Dear Monty: We are going to buy our first home this year. We are investigating using an agent or buying directly from a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO). Some friends have used agents, while others have not. We want more information on the contingencies we may require. Do you have a checklist of contingencies to use in purchase…
The Nine Most Important Contingencies When Buying or Selling a Home
Judge Upholds Acquittal in 9 Hurricane Nursing Home Deaths
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—A Florida judge rejected a prosecutor’s impassioned plea Monday, saying he would not reconsider his acquittal of a nursing home administrator in the overheating deaths of nine patients after Hurricane Irma knocked out the facility’s air conditioning in 2017. Circuit Judge John J. Murphy III listened impassively as prosecutor Charles Morton made his…
Your Pets Need an Emergency Plan, Too
Preparing our homes and families for natural disasters and severe weather is a well-known subject here at Everyday Cheapskate. We talk about it a lot because it’s so very important. But what about your pets? Are your pets prepared to face and survive disaster? According to ServiceMaster Restore, 83 percent of pet owners live in…
Install a Towel Warmer
If your bathroom just can’t be warm enough for you, especially in the winter months, consider treating yourself to an electric towel warmer. Not only is it heating your towels, it’s also making a cold space warmer. So, you’ll appreciate the luxury of stepping out of the shower or bathtub and wrapping yourself in a…
Day Beds, Benches and Ottomans, and Which to Use Where
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Day beds, benches and ottomans come in different shapes and sizes. And while some are for actual sleeping, many are not. Often considered as a space-saving alternative to a regular bed or simply as a space filler, day beds, ottomans and benches can serve a useful purpose. Day…
Design Recipes: Coffee Tables and Ottomans, and Which to Use Where
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Both coffee tables and ottomans serve as functional decorations that blend seamlessly into the design of your living space. While we believe that you can’t go wrong with either choice, knowing the differences between them, and what questions to ask when deciding to bring one home, can help…
Which Is a Better Sofa Companion, the Coffee Table or the Ottoman?
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Both coffee tables and ottomans serve as functional decorations that blend seamlessly into the design of your living space. While we believe that you can’t go wrong with either choice, knowing the differences between them, and what questions to ask when deciding to bring one home, can help…
Here’s Why Your Home Gets so Dusty and What to Do About It
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it comes to spring cleaning, the No. 1 enemy of the home is dirty and difficult to remove—and it’s everywhere. That enemy is, of course, dust. And it begs the question: Why do homes get so dusty? “Household dust is a complex matrix of components including dust…
Why Should I Build a Deck?
By Brigitta Shannon Rose From Ask Angi Spring is nearly here, making it easy to imagine summer, where a warm breeze blows through the trees, and the sun shines brightly in the sky. It’s a perfect time to gather outside and enjoy friends and family gatherings on your deck. Don’t have one? Here are some…
Can’t Choose a Paint Color for the Living Room? The Pros Have You Covered
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Choosing a fresh paint color for a dull living room can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. According to the pros, picking the best living room paint color can even be achieved in a few simple steps. Here’s a quick breakdown of what they had to…
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