For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home renovation project isn’t the work itself, it’s finding a competent and … [Read More...]
Home & Garden
Buying, Selling and Renting a Home
What to look for in a starter home
You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
How to get a good deal on your first apartment
Striking out on your own for the first time can be exciting, but the whole thing can be daunting. Millennials face a … [Read More...]
How to negotiate the best deal when buying a house
The old saying is that in real estate, everything is negotiable. But is it really? When you go to buy a house, you’re … [Read More...]
5 things renters should negotiate before signing a lease
This post is by Catey Hill of Zillow.com. While many people fear negotiating with landlords, car dealers or salesmen, … [Read More...]
How to find the best home inspector
Before you buy a home, it’s always a good idea to get a professional home inspection. In most cases, you can make your … [Read More...]
Home Improvement
How to find a reliable, honest home contractor
For most homeowners, the hardest part of any home renovation project isn’t the work itself, it’s finding a competent and reliable contractor to do the job. Installing kitchen cabinets, knocking down a … [Read More...]
Free or low-cost home security strategies
You want to keep your home safe from thieves, but you don't want to spend a fortune doing so … [Read More...]
How to organize your life with peg board
I recently decided to organize my garage using peg board. Before began, I did a little recon work … [Read More...]
18 cheap and easy D-I-Y home improvement projects
You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is larger than your bank … [Read More...]
11 tips to avoid DIY home repair disasters
The idea of saving hundreds, or maybe even thousands, of dollars when making home repairs is … [Read More...]
Mortgage Tips
What to look for in a starter home
How to buy your first house
How to buy a house with 5% (or less) down payment
How to pay for major home improvements
How to get the best deal on a mortgage
How to get the best refinancing deal
How to pay off your mortgage early
When it pays to refinance your mortgage
Do It Yourself
Recycle old magazines into beautiful bowls
I love reading magazines and get a lot of free and cheap subscriptions. Once I'm done reading them, I often swap them … [Read More...]
Top 10 DIY kids’ activities for a rainy or snowy day
We love ideas for cheap kids' activities and homemade toys. The creativity used to make handmade toys is fun … [Read More...]
Cool things to do with used Christmas cards
Every year before Christmas, our mailbox fills with holiday cards from family and friends. I hang them on the … [Read More...]
Make your own pop-tarts and other DIY convenience foods
They're called convenience foods for a reason. But take a little time to make these items and enjoy the … [Read More...]
7 ways to celebrate Halloween for less
With more than 41 million potential trick-or-treaters knocking on 120 million doors, Halloween can become one of our … [Read More...]
Gardening
Great gifts under $25 for organic gardeners
Home gardening is a popular pastime across the country. Here are our gift ideas, especially for those who practice … [Read More...]
Green Beans: More than just a side dish
Most of us think of vegetables as just an accompaniment to meat loaf, a broiled steak, grilled fish or roast chicken. … [Read More...]
5 things to consider when buying a used lawn mower
One of my readers, Amanda, recently moved into her first home with a yard and grass that needs cutting. "It's huge," she … [Read More...]
How to do your own landscaping
If you want a garden that turns heads but don’t want to empty your wallet in the process, do your own landscaping. It’s … [Read More...]
Seed your spring garden indoors for less
Get a jump-start on your spring garden and save money by seeding veggies and flowers indoors. Seeds are a cheap way to … [Read More...]
