Managing a household budget can be tricky if you are not able to document all the details about your average monthly spend. Many homeowners keep a list of electric, telephone, mobile phone, care givers, groceries, water, mortgage and car expenses. But many people forget about their home maintenance spend, their insurance fees and home repair costs throughout the year. These activities either pop up unexpectedly or they are not monthly expenses and are forgotten because they happen periodically. These are just a few expenses that are forgotten when it comes to overall home management. Looking at five key areas of finances that directly impact your home will help you have better visibility and understanding of your home that can help you make better decisions that pertain to one of your largest assets. Read More
It’s That Time of Year, 2017 Pantone Color of the Year … Greenery
The Pantone organization is at it again and they have decided that 2017 is brighter than 2016. They offer us the color Greenery or 2017 Pantone color 15-0343. This is a fun, bright and almost neon style green. Why Greenery you ask? The Pantone organization states, “A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.” The stated that a feeling of hopefulness is in the air.
Utility Bill Busters – 11 Unique Things Homeowners Can To Today To Save Money!
There are some things that can be done to reduce your utility bills and also extend the life of some of your home’s equipment. These tips can even help create better cooling and heating in your home. With the average annual yearly spend of over $3,500, wouldn’t it be nice to reduce some of this spend and still have a comfortable home? Many folks think they cannot do anything to manage their utility bill. Or they think they know exactly what to do but may not have thought of these additional tips. Read More
10 Ways to Decorating Your Fireplace Mantel
Your fireplace may have a mantel that can add some character to a room. Your family may use your mantel for different tasks. Let’s take a look at how your fireplace mantel can be used and how to make it stand out. There are so many different ways you can decorate your mantel. Read More
How to Have Outdoor Fun with your Tax Refund
So you received some money back from the IRS. WooHoo! This is fantastic. You know you can take that money and pay down your credit card or book that trip to Maui. But you can also use that tax refund to have some fun right in your very own back yard. Read More
