Know the Tax Rules for Vacation Rental Owners

If you own a house that you use as a vacation rental but also use the property yourself at times, you should know some important federal income tax rules. Here’s our guide. The number of days is key.  The IRS treats situations differently depending on the number of days spent renting and using the p

How to Spot Venomous Snakes, Spiders and Scorpions

Creatures that crawl and slither give us the heebie-jeebies. We tend to assume anything with scales or eight legs is deadly. Yet most snakes, spiders and scorpions are mere nuisances, not reasons for terror. Very few of these creatures pose a real danger, so if we learn to identify the bad guys, we

How to Raise Eco-Friendly Kids

Despite today’s convenience-based culture, raising eco-friendly children is easier than you might think. Here are ten tips to help your kids become the next generation’s eco heroes. Start when they’re young.  It’s never too soon to introduce the idea of treading more lightly on the planet. Begin by