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 ...

Q: My old bathroom vent fan sounds like a low-flying jet and it does not seem to draw very well. I need a new quiet one that is also efficient. How should I go about selecting a new bathroom vent fan?

Question: The master bathroom in our San Roque home is a little on the small side and it does not have a window, so it can get pretty steamy in there when my husband or I are taking a shower. Our ...