It may sound dramatic, but essential oils can help. Not only will diffusing lavender in your home relax you, it can also save your health, and help your budget.
Read MoreOn the other side, home ownership comes with great responsibilities, which can be mostly annoying. I would much rather buy new linens that spend the money on rain gutters.
Read MoreTaking preventative action against water damage is probably the most important part of home ownership.
Read MoreThis summer, instead of enrolling your children in endless extracurricular activity (like camps, lessons, etc.), why not take a few road trips? They are likely more memorable, and will be a time to create memories together as a family.
Read MorePurchasing a home is possible: grow your credit score, eliminate your personal debt, save for a down payment, and educate your family and you about all of the expenses involved with purchasing a home.
Read MoreIt's human nature to follow along with trends, and the more we are visually in-tune with what the design world is telling us, the more likely we are to follow along. (And I'm not saying that this is a good thing.)
Read MoreA little shade, some water, and natural materials is all they really need.
Read MoreBefore spending your budget on a bathroom remodel consider what needs to be done internally to make your bathroom efficient and disaster proof.
Read MoreThere are several ways to redesign your home on a budget, and surely it's more fun than shopping from a catalog or in a "furniture store".
Read MoreYou may be a DIY person due to budget, or you may be the type that loves to make things using the resources you have. Or, you may need to unlock your DIY potential and see which types of projects are best suited to your strengths. Sometimes a do-it-yourself project is worth the money you can save, and other times (most times) it's worth paying someone else. Either way, there are a few tools worth having at hand when a project presents itself.
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