Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can create a comforting, warm space that you will never want to leave. Warm colors. Add warm colors to your walls, accents, linens window hangings and more to create a cozy vibe inside. Deep orange, rusty reds, buttery…
Living in a small space? Try these tips to make more room in your tiny home or studio. – Take advantage of vertical real estate by using wall space to install shelving for books, off-season clothes, and more. – Hanging storage is king in small spaces, and again, can maximize height. Think hooks to hang…
Flooding can occur anywhere and at any time of the year. Even if you do not live near a body of water, you could still be at risk. Hurricanes strike large portions of the country every year or a large rainstorm could flood your basement. A blizzard could even dump a foot or more of…
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Paying for something with a credit card instead of cash can be easier for a number of reasons. While it can be difficult to find an ATM when you need it, carrying around a lot of cash can be dangerous, and some things are nearly impossible to buy with cash. And by “cash,” we also…
Here are five ways to bring the outdoors into your home and improve your living space. Potted Plants and Trees Plants can boost your immune system, decrease blood pressure and improve your sleep cycle. Natural Materials Organic materials, such as wood and stone, allow your home to feel at one with the outside world. Oversized…
Ask any jeweler how much money you should spend on an engagement ring and theyll likely give you the jewelry industrys long-standing rule of thumb”three months salary. The average person spends about half that amount, according to Census data. The jewelry industry isnt recommending three months of pay after taxes, but three months of gross…
Want to quit smoking tobacco? Theres good reason to. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. And let’s face it: Smoking is expensive, so kicking the habit can also save you a lot of cash. Although quitting an addiction is inherently difficult and may take several tries, its not impossible….
A certificate of deposit (CD) is an investment product with a fixed interest rate for a term of three months to five years. Long-term CDs have higher interest rates. If you withdraw money early, youll pay a penalty. A CD ladder is a strategy in which you open several CDs that mature at different times…
Food waste is a major issue in households across the U.S. Too often, we unintentionally buy or cook more food than necessary and then decide to throw out the extras. Reducing food waste not only helps conserve resources and protect the environment from more landfill gases”it could also save you a lot of money. Shop…