Organization is key when preparing to leave home for a vacation. “I think about how I want things [to look] when I walk in the door after a long time away,” says Suzanne Miller Farrell, writer, ...

School’s out and it’s time to make up for all the traveling we didn’t do last year. Before jumping on the plane, there are a few things to do to make sure you won’t face any surprises when you get ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pictured: a woman getting her nails done and ready to go on vacation. Beauty prep for a vacation can be almost as important as ...

You no doubt know the basics of home maintenance when you’re headed out for a vacation: Arm the security system, leave a light on so it looks like people are home, arrange for pet and plant care, and ...

Summer travel demand is higher than ever. According to Deloitte, 53% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation. At the same time, an ADT survey finds 66% of travelers worry they could better protect ...

A vacation prep checklist typically includes taking out the trash and locking the windows, but homeowners who overlook simple home safety steps leave themselves at risk for water damage, break-ins and ...