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With November coming to a close, winter is pretty much here. Although there are lots of things I love about winter, it doesn’t always love my home or budget. Sometimes, just the cost of staying warm and cozy can come …
When it comes to cooking, fall has some of the best ingredients to work with. Between apples and pumpkins to the rise of squash, there’s a new abundance of flavors to incorporate into your dishes. With the cooler weather moving …
When my husband and I got married in 2010, we were broke and in more than $45k of debt. At the time, I was making the average American salary, and my husband was barely making above minimum wage. The idea …
My husband and I always had the dream of owning our own home. For us, that was the epitome of the American Dream. But living in one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation–would it even ever be …
As you move out of your college, or even your early-twenties, stage of life, the image of your house begins to change. You’re no longer satisfied with mismatched furniture or bare minimum decorating. Instead, you begin to desire a home that …
Buying your first home can be an exciting, but busy process. Aside from dealing with realtors, understanding the industry lingo, and trying not to get too emotionally attached to a property before your offer is accepted, you should first make …
The creation of Pinterest has brought about a whole new generation of DIYers. Whether you just bought a home that needs some renovations or are looking to freshen up a home you’ve been in for a while, you’ve probably spent …
Do you have dreams of owning a home? It’s best to start preparing for this milestone as early as possible depending on what your timeline looks like. Buying a home has always been a goal for me. But when I …
Have you heard the saying “you can’t put a price on safety”? Well, home security systems are doing just that. The world is a much different place than it was when our parents and grandparents were young. Years ago, the idea …
Choosing to live a lifestyle you can’t truly afford can lead to some serious financial consequences, like being house poor. Being house poor is a form of lifestyle inflation where you develop housing costs that take up a large portion …
