Kristen Millian Gryglik

06/17/2026

Use a rotisserie chicken to make short work of dinner. Check out these recipes that will help save you time on busy weeknights or anytime.

Save time and effort on busy weeknights by starting with a pre-cooked bird.

04/13/2026

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. New estimates show that our roads are the most dangerous they've been in years; on a typical day, nine people are killed, and hundreds more are injured in distraction-affected crashes.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and new NSC estimates show that our roads are the most dangerous they’ve been in years.

04/09/2026

Can you legally trim your neighbor's overhanging tree, or is there a better way to address this issue?

Before you prune a neighbor’s tree that's hanging over your yard, learn how an attorney says you should go about it to avoid legal issues and neighborly disputes.

03/17/2026

Could you shut off your main water line right now? It's important to get familiar with its location and how to operate it before an emergency.

02/03/2026

Snow and ice are heavy in many parts of the country. Here are ten helpful tips you should keep in mind to protect your home in severely cold weather.

Ten things to do to make your home warmer, conserve energy and protect your house from snow and ice.

02/01/2026

With severe weather around the country be prepared for prolonged power outages, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible.

For prolonged power outages, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible.

01/23/2026

8 Snacks to avoid when you're feeling stressed—even if they're all you crave and what to snack on instead.

See what snacks to avoid when you're stressed, per registered dietitians. The experts also share what you should eat instead in order to better manage stress.

01/20/2026

The homeowner's severe cold weather survival guide
When the temperatures drop, keep hazards at bay with these simple steps.

Much of North America experiences periods of severely cold weather and is susceptible to snow and ice storms—extreme conditions that can inflict considerable damage on homes and create liability risks. Standard homeowners policies will cover most disasters that result from a freeze—but coverage ...

10/15/2025

Best last-minute Halloween costumes that are scarily easy to pull together
Even if it's the night of the party.

The Merc's annual party has inspo for you! 🐞 ✨

08/20/2025

We Tasted 11 Popular Jarred Salsas — and Our No. 1 Pick Has Been Around for 150 Years

We tasted 11 jarred, chunky, medium-spiced salsas. Here are the three best for taco nights and appetizer spreads.