by becky | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s the contractor you pick that makes — or breaks — your remodeling project. Finding the right contractor for your job will determine the quality and timeliness of the work, and the amount of emotional and financial stress you’ll have to deal with....
by becky | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
What’s a rule of thumb to determine how much mortgage you can afford? There’s no one rule, but these four tips will tell you. Home ownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by...
by becky | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The average cost to replace windows isn’t cheap. Here’s how to be sure you’re spending smart. Maybe it’s finally time for new windows, but can you afford it? And what if you make a mistake that makes your house look even worse? It can, and does, happen. If you...
by becky | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change — and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college. Cradle Crawlers Transformer cribs. An ordinary crib accommodates baby for two to three years — until...
by becky | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Here’s the scoop on what’s tax deductible when buying a house. The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is, maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize...
by becky | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
A super-easy plan for getting organized without adding to your home-is-school, home-is-work, home-is-everything time burden. Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet, etc....