Don’t Neglect the Basement

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The basement is probably one of the most neglected spaces in a home. It often ends up being a catch all for items that are not being used nor have a home in the main living area, but did you know that the basement if organized properly and efficiently can actually become a functional partcontinue reading

Inexpensive Summer Boredom-Buster Supplies

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Summer vacation is quickly approaching, which means that you will soon be hearing repeated vocalizations of “I’m bored.” Frankly, I don’t have a problem with my kids being bored. I find that given the proper setting, it can actually spur creativity and fun. Some of my favorite memories of my own summers growing up werecontinue reading

Make your kitchen feel bigger!

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Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes…mainly because those two space are the most used and require the most expensive equipment.  Beyond that, working in an area that is spacious, organized, and pretty makes any task done there more enjoyable.  So, whether or not you are looking to sell your home or simply havecontinue reading

Going Green in a Toxic Environment

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It is sad, but our environment is not a very healthy one and we must take action to stay healthy. One way is to go green. Now what does that mean exactly? Going Green means to make an effort to improve the environment. It can be as simple as recycling and that is a great placecontinue reading

Owning Again After a Foreclosure

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As a former Mortgage Broker, I would counsel all my clients about making sound financial decisions when it came to purchasing/refinancing their home. Many times, I would help them with budgeting and creating a savings in times of hardship. However, sometimes life takes unexpected turns which can be painful. If you’ve experienced such a turncontinue reading

Use Vinegar to Save Money Around the House

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Let’s face it: commercial cleaning agents are expensive. When budgets are tight, they can place an even greater strain on an already starving wallet. After all, they are necessary. Right? Not necessarily. While cleaning supplies may make some chores easier, there is also the risk that comes with inhaling the chemicals, and the possible damagecontinue reading

DIY Art: Make Your Own Ombre!

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Art has come a long way.  It used to be expensive and rare, now art can be almost anything–it’s really up to you and what you think is beautiful (and want to display!)  With trends in color that translate into art, fashion, and design, ombre has become extremely popular–hair, clothes, nails, walls…it’s everywhere!    Thecontinue reading