This blog post provides an overview of some concepts discussed at length in my new book, "Set for Life." The book walks … [Read More...]
Home & Garden
Buying, Selling and Renting a Home
How to buy a house with 5% (or less) down payment
One hurdle many would-be home buyers face – or think they face — is the need to come up with a big chunk of cash to make … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
14 home improvements that save on your heating bill
Winter is definitely here, and for many that means high utility bills to heat their homes. While you can’t do … [Read More...]
How to buy a home in a sellers’ market
If you’ve decided to buy a home this year, good luck to you. Your challenge will be not just finding a home you like, … [Read More...]
How to make money renting out a room
The sharing economy has introduced all kinds of services that make being a landlord easier. Thanks in large part to … [Read More...]
Home Improvement
Plan for needed home repairs
A major home repair can tax any budget. But you don’t have to be surprised when something in your home goes kaput. It’s possible to know, more or less, how long most home components are likely to … [Read More...]
How to pay for major home improvements
Do you want to improve your home? We all do. Your list may include renovating the kitchen, addding a … [Read More...]
17 tips to save water, reduce bill in summer
Much of the nation still is suffering from drought. (The areas that aren’t flooding, that is.) Water … [Read More...]
How to build and grow your own salad table
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table is a portable, … [Read More...]
D-I-Y home office organization
My home office often looks more like a kindergarten classroom with paper, pens, markers and more … [Read More...]
Mortgage Tips
How to pay for major home improvements
How to buy a house with 5% (or less) down payment
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
Considering a reverse mortgage? Ask these questions
How to buy and sell a house at the same time
Do It Yourself
Preserve food with cheap canning equipment and free recipes
This article is part of a Don't Throw It Out! series on how to preserve fresh foods and avoid food waste. Do you want … [Read More...]
16 post-summer uses for 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...]
Keep the kids cool with DIY ice pops
It may be mid-summer, but for many, the hottest days of summer are just beginning. You want the kids to get outdoors and … [Read More...]
How to build and grow your own salad table
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table is a portable, waist-high table just … [Read More...]
D-I-Y home office organization
My home office often looks more like a kindergarten classroom with paper, pens, markers and more strewn around. I have … [Read More...]
Gardening
How to build and grow your own salad table
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table is a portable, waist-high table just … [Read More...]
Grow your own live Easter basket
Delight family and friends with a "live" Easter basket this year. Eye-catching plant baskets containing tasty, … [Read More...]
How to build a rain garden
A rain garden is a shallow planting area designed to capture and filter rainwater runoff before it reaches the sewer … [Read More...]
Grow lettuce and save money on salad
Don’t let the rising cost of lettuce keep you from eating salad. Grow your own lettuce and save money. Lettuce is easy … [Read More...]
Make the most of your garden’s harvest
In mid-summer it' exciting to see that first bright red, ripe tomato dangling off of its vine or pick and eat the first … [Read More...]
