Looking to attract homebuyers? Boost your curb appeal. The first thing buyers see is the yard, so spruce up the landscaping and make necessary repairs. Prune overgrown bushes and trees to avoid looking neglectful. In flower beds, remove weeds or dead plants, add flowers in sparse areas, and apply fresh mulch. Line your walkway with…
The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in any household. It’s where meals are cooked and families eat, and also a place to play fun games or just talk. The foodie craze is changing the way we eat and the way we cook. Amateur chefs get ideas from cooking shows and then visit farmers…
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Each year, fires destroy homes and cause serious injuries and deaths all across the country. While many of these events are preventable, it’s important to take into consideration the fact that the average home is filled with fire hazards that homeowners may not recognize. Smoke DetectorsYour home should have smoke detectors near the sleeping and…
Here are five interior design styles millennials love. Warm Minimalism Warm up millennial minimalism with earth tones, natural textures and handmade objects. Maximalism On the other end of the spectrum is maximalism. Love collecting items from different places, time periods and design movements? Maximalism is for you! Grandmillennial Some millennials prefer to decorate with an…
Affording to retire can be difficult enough, and having your retirement income taxed can leave you with less money. To start, the federal government taxes income from a 401(k) retirement plan, traditional IRA or pension, along with taxing Social Security benefits. In addition, most states tax at least some part of retirement income. However, there…
Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add a little oomph to your powder room. Climbing plants. Climbing vines indoors can add a jungly, naturalistic element to your space. Some of the coolest vines for interiors are ivy, heartleaf philodendron, jasmine and betel…
Heres everything you need to know about butcher block countertops… The Basics There are three different types of butcher block counters to consider: Edge grain is made by stacking planks together so the side of each piece is seen End grain is built using square-shaped pieces that give it a grid-like appearance. Face grain is…
Raising your kids to be adults who can successfully navigate through life is the end goal of parenting, and a big part of that responsibility centers around teaching them about money so that they’re financially independent as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Here are some of the best money skills to teach your children:…
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