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Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Front porches are a good place to talk to neighbors, and back porches are good places to escape them. Back porches are also nice spots to meditate, read books, and experience all the joys of solitude.

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...