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Get your home winter-ready: smart ways to pay for repairs and improvements

by Sarah Li-Cain

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are falling, and that roof repair that you meant to get to in the summer is still on your to-do list. You're probably not the only homeowner that's facing this as nearly two-thirds have put off repairs or maintenance because of costs, according to a Clever real estate survey. And about 55% of homeowners say they couldn't cover a $5,000 emergency repair without going into debt. The promising news is that many homeowners may be able to use their home equity to fund repairs. According to the ICE Mortgage Monitor report as of August 2026, homeowners had nearly $12 trillion of home equity that…

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June 26, 2022 | Sports & Fitness

Best rollerblades for kids 2021

by David Heiling

Are you looking for a way to keep your kids active? Do you want a fun activity they can do almost anywhere? It’s worth considering kids’…

June 26, 2022 | Toys & Games

Best "Blaze" toy

by David Rosner

The Nickelodeon show “Blaze and the Monster Machines” is the first animated series for preschoolers that comprehensively teaches the STEM…

June 26, 2022 | Sports & Fitness

Best ski rack for your car

by David Rosner

A ski rack for your car protects the vehicle's interior and frees up wasted space for more storage and friends. Further, harmful chemicals found in…

June 26, 2022 | Apparel

Best leather coat

by David Rosner

The leather “bomber jacket” became a staple of the United States Airforce uniform from the onset of World War Two. In “The Wild Ones'” film…

June 26, 2022 | Sports & Fitness

The best cheap gymnastics mats

by Courtney Love

Are you tired of working out on your hardwood? Do you need a little bit more comfort when trying to tumble and turn? Whether you’ve got an aspiring…

June 26, 2022 | Apparel

Best women's summer pajamas

by Courtney Love

The pajamas you wear during the summer should be lightweight and breathable. Being comfortable in your pajamas is key to a night of restful sleep…

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