Buying a Home? Budget for These Expenses
There’s more to buying a home than your mortgage. When planning for your purchase, be sure to budget for: Homeowners insurance Home maintenance Property taxes, and Utilities When it comes to homeowners insurance, get quotes from more than one provider. This can help maximize savings. Budgeting for home maintenance can be tricky, so, begin with […]
Homeowners: Know How to Complete These Basic Tasks
Owning a home is infinitely rewarding but issues do pop up, and theres no need to call a handyman every time something goes haywire. The home repair experts at HGTV suggest four things every homeowner should know how to do: Change smoke detector batteries. Do this twice a year or anytime you hear a loud […]
How to Create Privacy in Your Yard
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3 Things to Do Instead of Watching TV
Is your evening couch potato routine with your partner growing stale? It can be hard to find the energy to connect after a long day of work, but while watching television may be a good way to turn your brain off, it certainly doesn’t help with connecting. Below are several easy, inexpensive ways to connect […]
Quick Tricks to Organize Your Bathroom
These ideas will restore order in the bathroom and create a whole new look and feel. Short on counter space? Attach wire crates to the wall and use them to store items that clutter up the sink area. Adhere flat-backed suction cups to the inside of your medicine cabinet door. Fill them with cotton swabs, […]
5 Easy Ways to Brighten a Room
Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to low ceilings or minimal windows. Maybe the walls are painted a darker color than you would like. Whatever the reason, don’t worry. Below are a few simple ways you can brighten the space. Remove or minimize […]
The Best Breeds for First-Time Homeowners
If you’re a first-time homeowner, the odds are good you will soon be ready for the fun and responsibility of owning your first dog. If you’re looking for a pet that suits you and your lifestyle, the pooch experts at Petbreeds.com suggest breeds that are low maintenance, shed minimally, are easily trainable, and get along […]
How to Design an Eclectic Space
Use these tips to achieve an eclectic setting that maintains a sense of balance… Look to the Pros This will help identify what really speaks to you and form the foundation of your aesthetic. Pick a Color Scheme Eclectic rooms tend to have dramatic color schemes, but make sure its a palette you can […]
How Medical Credit Cards Work
When it comes to paying an unexpected medical bill, theres often no easy way to do it. Unless you have an emergency fund or have plenty of money on hand, paying a big medical bill can be difficult. Some dentists and other healthcare professionals, such as eye doctors, audiologists and even veterinarians, offer medical credit […]
Minimum Credit Card Payments: Breaking Down the Numbers
To avoid late fees and a possible increase in your credit card interest rate, make at least the minimum payment on your credit card bill each month. The minimum due will change from month to month, so it can be hard knowing ahead of time how much money you’ll have to come up with to […]
