Deciding where to live, if youre going to have children, and who takes out the garbage are some of the big and small decisions newlyweds have to make together after the wedding gifts are put away and theyre ready to start their lives together. There are also financial decisions to make as a married couple, […]
In the age of apps, theres more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just sticking them on the refrigerator. Eventually, the magnets will slip and something thats dear to you”or your child”could fall off and end up in the trash. If you have the space for keeping their school artwork or homemade projects, […]
These details are essential to any Mediterranean-style abode… Stucco Faade A stucco faade along with a low-pitched roof outfitted with terracotta tiles is a popular exterior theme. Natural Materials Natural materials are the norm, such as hand-carved wood doors, limestone floors and warm earth tones. Arched Windows & Doorways Gentle curves and soft angles are […]
How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially increasing the credit scores of millions of people. Called the FICO 9, the new credit score changes how medical collections are treated from non-medical changes, such as credit cards. A medical debt will now damage a credit score less […]
Everybody wants to save money to buy a house, take a vacation or be able to retire comfortably. If you have limited income, those goals can seem out of reach. It can be hard to save money if you dont have much coming in, but there are ways that you can trim your spending and […]
Here are four tips for curating shelves that are stylish and creative. Form and Function If you dont have built-ins, there are tons of functional options that are easy to install, from floating shelves to open box shelves. Show Off Books Choose a handful of books that are visually pleasing or mean the most to […]
Do you have a room in your house that always seems dark no matter what? Perhaps it’s due to low ceilings or minimal windows. Maybe the walls are painted a darker color than you would like. Whatever the reason, don’t worry. Below are a few simple ways you can brighten the space. Remove or minimize […]
If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, you could be attracting a new breed of scammer. Thats the warning from the consumer watchdogs at Consumer Reports, who say scammers look for signs of existing installations, especially older-looking signs, then strike with one […]
Heres how to find the right window treatments for any room. Identify Your Goals What do you want from your window treatments? Should they provide privacy, block out the sun or create a stylish look? Consider your options Depending on what functionality you need, the next step is to choose between curtains, shades, blinds or […]
A good-looking houseplant adds pizzazz to your home. It can also be the next best thing to a live-in housekeeper, says John VanZile, author of Houseplants for A Healthy Home, out in May. Thats because a number of houseplants contain properties that help rid the air around you of various chemicals and parasites. In fact, […]
