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Home & Garden
Buying, Selling and Renting a Home

How to create your own retirement community
A few years ago, Marianne Kilkenny’s elderly parents moved into an assisted living community. That got her thinking … [Read More...]

How to get a good deal on renting your first apartment
Striking out on your own for the first time can be exciting, but the whole thing can be daunting. Today's renters face a … [Read More...]

17 home renovations that add value to your house
Even if you’re not planning to sell your home any time soon, when you consider remodeling, you face this inevitable … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

10 cheap, easy ways to stage your home for sale
You’ve decided to sell your home, and you want to get top dollar for it. That means you need to stage your home for sale … [Read More...]
Home Improvement

12 fixes that will get you a higher price for your house
If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, there are some lesser-known words that match the importance of the famous real estate phrase "location, location, location." Those … [Read More...]

Conserve water, save money with a home garden xeriscape
Xeriscape is a landscaping idea that works to conserve water through the planting of an attractive, … [Read More...]

6 ways to save on air conditioning
As the temperature exceeds the triple digits this summer, our electric bills are spiraling unward … [Read More...]

Downsize your clutter and build wealth
Are you ready to downsize your home and save money? If so, you'll need to decide which of your … [Read More...]

17 summer water-saving tips to reduce your bill
In summer, water usage can account for as much as 50% or more of your monthly utility bill, … [Read More...]
Mortgage Tips

Should you pay off your mortgage?

What to do if you can’t pay your rent

What to do if you can’t pay your bills

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
Do It Yourself

16 life hacks using pool noodles and other summer clearance items
The bargainista part of me just loves all those end-of-season sales. I get bargain-priced holiday wrap, Halloween … [Read More...]

How to save thousands around the house
We are all looking for ways to save money, especially if you are a homeowner. Homes and their regular upkeep and … [Read More...]

Make a scarecrow from items you have at home
For fall decorating, you could purchase a ready-made scarecrow-on-a-stick from a craft store. Or, you can make your own … [Read More...]

Keep the kids cool with DIY ice pops
It's summer, it's hot and you want the kids to get outdoors and be active. When all that running around builds up a … [Read More...]

How to get salon results from your DIY pedicure
I love the look of a pedicure. Be it a shiny color or a beautiful design, a pedicure makes me think of carefree, … [Read More...]
Gardening

Conserve water, save money with a home garden xeriscape
Xeriscape is a landscaping idea that works to conserve water through the planting of an attractive, useful, … [Read More...]

Make the most of your garden’s harvest
In midsummer it's exciting to see that first bright red, ripe tomato dangling off of its vine or pick and eat the first … [Read More...]

Got tomatoes? Recipes to make the most of your summer tomato bounty
It’s a fruit we treat like a vegetable, a nontoxic member of the nightshade family, born in South America but … [Read More...]

Tasty recipes for cheap and abundant zucchini
The zucchini are here! The zucchini are here! The world’s cheapest ingredient has arrived in gardens, farmers’ markets … [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...]