Whether small or large, your bedroom is your haven. It’s where you rest, relax and recharge. So keep your bedroom clean and pleasant by following these ceiling-to-floor cleaning steps and extra cleaning tips. Dust the Ceiling Fan With the fan turned off, gently wipe the edges of the fan blades from center to tip with…
Selling Too Soon in Uncertain Market Puts Former Homebuyers’ Equity at Risk
Dear Monty: We bought our first home in 2021. We paid $287,400 for it. We saved our $30k down payment by living on one income (we both work) for the first six years of our marriage. My wife just received a big promotion, but we have to relocate. To prepare to sell, we obtained three…
Why You Need an Emergency Fund and How to Get One
Four weeks before Christmas, Mitch and Jenn had a string of bad luck. Mitch broke his leg in a skiing accident. Jenn’s car broke down, requiring major repairs. And the aged roof of their home decided to fail right in the midst of a major storm. The financial and emotional toll these events took on…
These Are the Top Uses for Vinegar in Laundry
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution No, it’s not a myth: Vinegar can truly improve your washing, making your clothes cleaner than ever before. But, you don’t need it for everything. “Most detergents are formulated at a specific pH to work best, and directly adding vinegar can interrupt the active ingredients and actually create…
Install an Electric Water Heater
When an electric water heater begins to produce lukewarm water, replacing it is an obvious choice. The simplest solution is to replace it with a new electric unit that will be more efficient and consume less energy than the old one. While a home improvement like decorating is more enjoyable and visible, an electric water…
How to Clean a Bathtub Anti-Slip Bottom
If you have a bathtub with a slip-resistant bottom that still looks dingy, grungy and downright grimy no matter what you use to clean it, I have really good news and at least one surefire solution that will even bring an older tub bottom back to being clean and like new! Since the Americans with…
10 Tips to Find Storage Solutions
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Whether it’s a small closet, large pantry or linen closet you want to keep tidy, organization is key to maximizing space and productivity. One philosophy that works: Everything should have a place, and be in place. But what is the best way to achieve this sense of functionality…
What Are Some Jobs I Shouldn’t Skip?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Some jobs around your home make you more comfortable; others fix what is broken. But some of the most important ones are maintenance tasks, the work that stops problems before they happen, or at least prevents little problems from becoming big ones. Not all these tasks may…
5 Benefits of Investing in Wood Furniture
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Creating an inspired space takes the right combination of elements. Accessories and art and lighting and a plethora of textiles are in the mix, but the pieces that build the foundation from which a room is built are upholstered pieces and case goods. I’ll take every chance I…
New York Mom’s Thrifted ‘French Country’ Home Proves You Can Find Beauty on a Budget
A stay-at-home mom who found her penchant for design while raising three young children has made her house a home, full of affordable thrifted gems, combining French, English, and traditional design. Originally from New Jersey, Leah Kroeber, 48, lives in New York with her husband, and three children aged 22, 18, and 14. She was…
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