Most Common Fall Home Improvements for Homeowners This Season
With over half of all homeowners planning to make some type of improvement to their home this year, the question is: What exactly are they changing? Homeowners are choosing to wait until the high temperatures break and cooler weather hits to begin outdoor work, and home improvement companies are looking to unload new products to […]
5 Sure Ways To Waste Your Money
5 Sure Ways to Waste Your Money By Barbara Pronin No matter how careful we are with money, everyone has holes in the budget: small indulgences or careless mistakes that end up costing big dollars. The finance experts at Kiplinger’s point out six common money-wasters it makes good sense to avoid: Carrying a loan or […]
Tips and Tricks for Planning the Perfect Halloween
Planning the perfect Halloween can be pretty spooky, and it’s not just because of the ghosts and ghouls that run from door to door. Coordinating Halloween activities, planning a festive party and pulling off the perfect costume for each family member can be frightening. But with a few technology tricks, you’ll be rewarded with a […]
What is the special meaning of Thanksgiving?
What is the true meaning of Thanksgiving? We often ask ourselves that question. When we do think about Thanksgiving, we think about being in a warm home with family, friends, food, laughter and fun. Thanksgiving is the one time of the year that everyone comes together to give thanks and show appreciation by spending time […]
Memorial Day Picnic Menu Ideas!
Memorial Day is usually spent watching the latest blockbuster film, but it is also a great time of year to get outside and celebrate the nice weather. Depending on where you live you may be able to plan a traditional picnic with blanket and basket, or maybe just bring the idea of summer inside. But […]
Easter Trivia
Easter is a ‘movable’ holiday, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon. This can be tricky depending on which calendar is followed. Western Christian churches do not follow the same calendar as Eastern Orthodox churches, which can cause the holiday to be celebrated on two different Sundays. Easter can fall on any […]
Finding A Neighborhood With Great Schools If you have children, or even if you don’t yet but plan to in the future, schools are something you will need to take into consideration when you search for a new home. In most areas, certain boundaries define which schools your children will go to, and switching to […]
Why Do We Change Our Clocks For Daylight Saving Time?
DON’T FORGET to change your clocks ahead one hour before bed tonight! Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00am tomorrow! Why Do We Change Our Clocks For Daylight Saving Time? Benjamin Franklin was originally credited with the concept of Daylight Saving Time. It was intended to help folks use less electricity and fewer candles for […]
Home Warranty or NO?
A new home purchase is one of the largest investments a person will ever make. A Home Warranty is simply a service contract. It helps to safeguard homeowners against the high cost of repairs or replacements to the major mechanical systems and appliances that fail due to normal wear and tear. A home warranty offers the convenience […]
How Important Are Customer Reviews?
Whenever I make a purchase from eBay, I always read through the seller’s “Feedback” before committing to buy. I need to know if this seller is slow to ship, regularly does a terrible job in describing his product, or is a flat-out thief. My purchase of that item is going to be heavily-weighted based on […]