Lili Zarghami

Thinking about buying your first home can be an intimidating prospect. Between mortgages, credit reports and down payments, it can all get a little overwhelming. We'll walk you through the basics of getting into a place to call your own.

Whether you're new to a city, newly single or a new empty nester, take note of these tips on how to luxuriate in a solo meal from someone who's more than happy to ask for a table for one.

Celebs: they're just like us! They love to eat, and as it turns out, they're cooks, too. These multitasking artists have turned their creative skills to the kitchen and are sharing their favorite recipes, family stories and cooking secrets with their fans.

I've tried it all, and there's no solution if you're part of a couple that's got one clean person and one messy person. Your home will always be the battlefield on which you will wage your cleaning war.

This writer is taking the unexpected approach of teaching her son his way around the kitchen and her daughter her way around a toolbox.

Here's my answer to the often-asked question.