As summer begins and we spend more and more time outdoors, sheltering or not, there are few more pleasant places to spend a summer evening than your backyard. So how about watching movies out there and creating your own outdoor home theater?

Americans have known for decades that they can wash cloth sneakers in their washing machines, but HGTV's Chelsea Faulkner tells us there is so much more that can be thrown in as well — like baseball caps, floor mats, plastic shower curtains and liners, and even rubber shower and yoga mats. Yes, the delicate cycle is best for all of these, but take a look at several other washable items you may have overlooked as well.

People all over the U.S. have taken their jobs home with them for a while. With social distancing mandates in effect, a home is now a multi-function place — a place to work, caretake, and homeschool all rolled up into one. So to stay focused on work, make your work area organized and visually appealing to help you feel more productive as well as relaxed. 

Since the passage of the CARES Act, people have been talking about forbearance. This does not eliminate payments; it only delays them and is not for everyone (especially those still able to make payments).