Advice for Young Homebuyers
By E. E. Kane
 When a lot of really smart people agree on something, you can usually count on their advice. And most smart (old, sage) people agree that you should put off buying your first house if you have just graduated from college. The stereotypical twenty-something has: student loans, car loans, credit card debt, expensive tastes, and an entry-level job.
But the beauty of being young is that if... Read More |
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Simple Spring Décor
By Gail Gill
 It's easy to give your home a spring makeover with some of these simple decorating ideas, and you don't need to spend a lot of money to achieve a wonderful new look for your home.
Enjoy Your Outdoor Spaces
Brighten up your outdoor entertainment area with pots of flowers and brightly colored cushions. If your outdoor area does not have a roof, invest in a patio umbrella. An umbrella will provide shade on warm spring days... Read More |
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Handyman Hiring Hints
By E. E. Kane
 It's spring. Your faucet is leaking, and you made a New Year's resolution to fix the sticking closet door—last year. You are not lazy. You are much too busy, and tool-challenged. Time to call a handyman.
But wait—aren't all handymen ex-convicts, ready and willing to rob you blind while they charge you $200 to screw in a light bulb?
While the handyman profession garners... Read More
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Seven Kitchen Design Disasters
Courtesy of ARAcontent
 Getting a new kitchen may seem like a dream come true, but some common kitchen-planning mistakes can turn your remodeling project into a nightmare.
Kitchen designers may be trained to help customers avoid mistakes, but they all have war stories of being brought into projects only after big problems arise. What are the kitchen-planning gaffes they see most often?
1. "Appliance Fever" – This commonly occurs when clients insist on having a 72-inch Viking range in an 8- by 10-foot kitchen. They may have six burners, but nowhere to store a pan. This problem can usually be fixed by choosing... Read More |
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Growing Herbs in Containers
By Mary M. Alward
 Herbs give subtle flavor to all types of cuisine. Instead of buying your herbs in a bottle from the grocery store, grow them in containers right outside your back door or in your kitchen. It's easy, fun and the herb pots add decorative appeal to your home.
Herbs can be grown successfully in a variety of containers such as bowls, hanging baskets, terra pots, an old tub, troughs or window boxes. All they need is potting soil, water, sun and to be protected from the wind.
The advantage of growing herbs in containers is that they can... Read More |
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