You’ve dreamed for years of buying your first home, and now it’s time. You’ve created Pinterest boards dotted with … [Read More...]
Home & Garden
Buying, Selling and Renting a Home
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...]
How to get along with your HOA
If you buy a condominium, townhouse or single-family home in a newer development, you’re likely to become a member of a … [Read More...]
Home Improvement
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 because, frankly, you don't have a fortune worth stealing. Technology has significantly brought down the … [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...]
12 spring-cleaning tasks that can save you money
Spring cleaning is a long tradition, often in cold climates, but also in cultures around the world … [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
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...]
Thrifty ways to reuse old pantyhose
If you're like me, you have a drawer full of pantyhose with runs that you can only wear with slacks or boots. But there … [Read More...]
Quick and easy ways to take better photos
You spend lots of money taking your family on vacation miles from home. You want your vacation photos to be … [Read More...]
Giant backyard games you can build yourself
Game time is fun, but for bigger fun, you need bigger games. You may have seen those giant outdoor games made from … [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...]
