RISMEDIA, July 29, 2010—When time and money are in short supply, it’s hard to think about big remodeling projects. Debbie Zimmer, color expert with the Paint Quality Institute shares, “With a little imagination and a small outlay for top quality…

RISMEDIA, July 28, 2010—Even as economists consider the possibility of a double-dip recession, consumers are generally positive about the economy’s future, according to survey results recently released by PerkStreet Financial, a progressive online financial services company. The survey, conducted…

RISMEDIA, July 27, 2010—Renters are 50% more likely to experience theft than those who own homes, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Despite these risks, most apartment dwellers are still living without renters insurance.

According to a…

RISMEDIA, July 26, 2010—(MCT)—Facebook Inc. recently issued its own eye-popping status update: The world’s most popular social networking site had surpassed 500 million users. And now, the Internet phenomenon that has transformed how the world communicates is eyeing another…

RISMEDIA, July 24, 2010—(MCT)—Mowing the lawn is a weekly chore for many this time of year. What you probably don’t realize is that your gas-powered mower is also contributing to bad air quality, right there in your own backyard. Until…

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2010—TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites announced its list of the top ten sweetest attractions in the U.S., as identified by TripAdvisor editors. Travelers with a soft-spot for candy and hard-centered cynics alike will melt

RISMEDIA, July 22, 2010—(MCT)—With summer in full swing and the warm weather here to stay, now is the time to ditch the gym and take your workout outside. Parks, beaches, hiking trails and even urban landscapes offer great opportunities to…

RISMEDIA, July 21, 2010—(MCT)—Following the job and investing horrors of the last three years, many Americans fear they will end up in retirement like Old Mother Hubbard.

But while their cupboards are likely to contain more than a…

RISMEDIA, July 20, 2010—Americans are busier than ever; between school, work, sports and after-school activities, families barely get to see each other throughout the week and rarely have time to sit down for a family meal. A new survey from…

RISMEDIA, July 19, 2010—With corporate travel on pace for a rebound in 2010, cost saving lessons from the past two years remain top-of-mind for individual business travelers. In the latest Orbitz for Business/Business Traveler Magazine Quarterly Trend Report, 70%…