It tells the difference between medium-rare and well-done, but this trusty gadget can do so much more. Here are four ways to put a meat thermometer to work.

1. Locate the access panel on the outside of the furnace. This is below the return-air duct, between the blower system and the duct. This door opens to the interior of the furnace. You may need to unscrew the panel from the furnace or remove it from hooks that hold it in place.

House For Sale!

Tips for Getting It Buyer-Ready

When a house is for sale, the goal is to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. The most cost-efficient way to spruce up the home is to clean it thoroughly.

Utilizing your basement as a storage area can be difficult if the area is cluttered and unorganized. You can make the storage space more efficient by creating organized systems for your stored items.

1. It just looks better. This should be fairly obvious right? Straightened sheets and comforters with pillows in their proper place are far more esthetically pleasing than disheveled blankets and a pile of pillows on the floor. A sink full of dirty dishes just looks ugly, whereas I could stare at my clean and sparkly kitchen all day long. Likewise, toys and clothes off the floor and put away are so much prettier than things scattered everywhere.