Bike tires are a complex science unto themselves — I've heard people say, "It's not about the bike; it's about the tires." When it comes to filling your bicycle tires, you need to know about the two kinds of valves out there: the tall and skinny Presta valve and the more utilitarian Schrader valve, which you probably had on your first bike way back when. The Presta valve, sometimes referred to Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! 'Tis the season to crank your thermostat. Unfortunately it could cost even more than normal. Americans will pay 15% more for heating expenses than last year, according to the EIA. RELATED: 5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Finances By 2012 At this point you've got no excuse not to follow this simple guide for winterizing your Read more

Check out FitSugar reader bjeanne18's description of her daily Texas run! She posted this pic in the Get Fit For Summer community group as part of the sixth challenge in the Get Fit For Summer giveaway. By doing so, she's eligible to win a $100 New Balance gift card! So the challenge this week was to try a running workout and to snap a picture of any "spectacular" views. Unfortunately, I don't Read more

Are you a Starbucks regular who's vowed to start saving money and making your own coffee at home instead? If so, there are still a number of ways you can ensure you've made the perfect cup of coffee, even by Starbucks standards. I enlisted the help of Certified Starbucks Coffee Master Zach Mercer, who outlined the company's fundamentals for home brewing. According to Zach, all you've got to do Read more

Perhaps prompted by the high-profile infidelities of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Anthony Weiner, The New York Times Magazine is taking on cheating spouses this weekend. But instead of asking "why men cheat," the article sets out to question the whole premise of monogamy and whether it's a realistic or even valuable goal. The magazine does this by way of profiling advice columnist and starter of Read more

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, A few years ago, I started going to a new primary care physician, who I really like. But I was surprised when she listened to my heartbeat and told me I had a heart murmur. She said it was nothing to worry about, just something you "have," and that it probably wouldn't ever lead to any complications. I've Read more