S'mores around the campfire, cannonballs in the pool — vacation homes can be used for many things. Owners may even be able to claim charitable-giving tax breaks related to their properties. But the rules are tricky, and the circumstances must be just right. We explore some of the pertinent details.

Mark Twain allegedly once advised, "Buy land; they're not making it anymore." But don't forget about buildings. Adaptive reuse may allow commercial property owners, developers and investors to unlock value by converting existing buildings to new uses. We discuss the risks involved and highlight the market, financial, regulatory and tax factors to evaluate.

Suggestion boxes can work wonders. They cost little to set up and, over time, at least a few of your employees' ideas will likely save your company money and help it operate more efficiently. This article offers eight steps to a successful suggestion box program. A sidebar provides a brief history of the suggestion box, which starts in 1894.

Business-owned vehicles can be expensive to buy, operate and maintain. And the more vehicles you have, the more important it becomes to handle them carefully. The concept is called "fleet management" and, done properly, it can help a business claim available tax breaks, trim operational costs, maintain a good safety record and keep vehicles in tip-top shape. This article explains some of the basics.