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 & Garden
Buying, Selling and Renting a Home
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...]
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...]
Should you renovate your house or buy a new one?
Most families at some point reach a difficult real estate crossroads: Do they renovate an existing home to fit their … [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...]
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...]
Home Improvement
6 ways to save on air conditioning
As the temperature exceeds the triple digits this summer, our electric bills are spiraling upward with the heat index.Except for a hardy few, going without air conditioning is probably not a … [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 … [Read More...]
Build a salad table to grow your greens
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table might be the ideal … [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 … [Read More...]
Cheap, easy carpet cleaning solutions
If you have an active household, the celebrations, the pitter-patter of little feet and an animal or … [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
Now is the perfect time to reuse pool noodles and other end of the year clearance items! Here are a few great ways that … [Read More...]
Giant backyard games you can build yourself
Giant backyard games are a great time to spend time with family and friends! You can't go wrong with any of these … [Read More...]
Make felted wool dryer balls, a cheapskate’s fabric softener
Here's a project that will help you save on electricity from your dryer and eliminate the need for fabric softener, … [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...]
Memorial Day Weekend freebies and deals 2024
Memorial Day is a day for parades and remembrance, picnics and barbecues — and lots of deals!Many restaurants and … [Read More...]
Gardening
Build a salad table to grow your greens
Do you love vegetables and salad, but can't plant a regular garden? A salad table might be the ideal solution for … [Read More...]
How to start a vegetable garden on the cheap
Many people want to start a vegetable garden to save money. It's no wonder, since buying produce at the market can cost … [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...]
Grow lettuce and save money on salad
Don’t let the rising cost of produce keep you from eating salad. Grow your own lettuce and save money. Lettuce is … [Read More...]
How to do your own landscaping: DIY landscape design to save money
If you want a garden that turns heads but won't empty your wallet, do your own landscaping. It’s easy to familiarize … [Read More...]
