Saving for a Big Down-Payment
You’ve been thinking about buying a house for a long time or about getting a bigger place, but that 20-percent down payment idea is killing you. Don’t let it. You can do this. Here’s how to...
Party in the Yard- Green and Brown Thumbs Unite
When you think about it, there are only two kinds of people: Those who can grow things, and those who kill them.They know who they are. They have the wilty plants with the yellow leaves scattered throughout...
First-Time Homebuyer Wishlist
For the first-time homebuyer, the biggest temptation is trying to find the perfect house with everything from A to Z. But, if you’re like most first-timers, your eyes are bigger than your wallet. So,...
Organizing Your Kitchen
It’s disorganized. It’s always dirty. It’s your kitchen.It doesn’t have to be this way.When you’re organizing your kitchen, don’t start with what you see, start with what...
Virtually Design Your Dream Kitchen
You’ve finally had it with the old Formica countertops and cabinet doors that won’t close all the way, haven’t you?Well, even if you haven’t yet, you’ll get there; and when you...
Staying Healthy and Entertained
While obeying stay-at-home orders, you have a choice: sink into helpless lethargy or take advantage of the lack of other distractions to make some new habits. But what to do with all those wonderful...
6 Tips for a Productive Time at Home
Oh, productivity—so easy to attain when other people are watching, so hard to maintain when they’re not. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help yourself:Make lists. You’d be...
Moving During the Quarantine
While moving during the current coronavirus quarantine can be done fairly easily, there are some things you should consider:If your move date is at all flexible, put it off as long as you can. While rates of...