If you aren't able to keep up with the flow of traffic as you accelerate from a traffic light or up a hill, you pose a risk to yourself and all of the other vehicles around you. A good set of winter tires prepares you for the unexpected and boosts your confidence as well as safety.

To keep your painting tools from being lost among other household gear and gadgets, designate one “sacred storage” container for painting essentials. You’ll save time gathering equipment each time you paint and have a system for collecting everything when you finish the project.

Do you find yourself reconsidering that big, previously-planned kitchen remodel after glancing at your latest 401(k) statement? If so, you're not alone.

Dan Cary had the opportunity to talk with the author of the "Not So Big" series of books, Sarah Susanka.

In a perfect world, a septic system would be a balanced, organic ecosystem that relies on gravity and bacteria to render your home's sewage harmless as it disappears underground. But in reality, the average septic system can be a messy place.

Overcome home eyesores by making certain elements look smaller, look better, blend in and disappear.

What if you didn’t have to remove the battery from your cordless drill to charge it — instead, you could simply put it back in the case and it would be ready to go the next time you needed it?

Houses used to sell themselves, but times have changed and there are some things you can do to make sure your house is salable.

I am a Quality Assurance Evaluator for Air Force Contractors and live in Great Falls, Mont.  My shop is 11 feet by 21 feet with a 10-foot ceiling.

Take a tour of Life Member Jim Swoboda's shop in Valley, Neb., complete with all the Shopsmith equipment.