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It’s no secret that higher education is expensive. It’s also no secret that those with college degrees achieve greater financial success than those without. If you’re a parent, what are your college saving plan options for your child? Look at these five ways to save for your child’s educational future. 1. 529 College Savings Plan…
A well-designed kitchen can impact a home’s value significantly. Not only that, but it’s one of the best returns you can get on the investment of renovating within the home. As such, you want to make sure that you design a kitchen that will last for years to come, and maybe even outlast your time…
When looking for a new home, we all have our own list of criteria: carpet or no carpet, bigger kitchen with granite countertops, a specific number of bedrooms and bathrooms, etc. But, do we consider residential gates and fences? With tons of fence styles available out there, as a new homeowner, you should be well…
Most homeowners balk at the idea of renovating the kitchen, seeing it as a time-consuming and costly process. However, it is entirely possible to transform the space without having to rip everything out and start from scratch. Small but meaningful upgrades to certain features and fixtures can make a huge difference and give your kitchen…
During the chilly winter months, many homeowners start dreaming about what exterior home improvement projects they want to do once the weather warms back up. Mild spring temperatures are an ideal time to make any needed exterior repairs. Spring is when many homeowners decided to replace inefficient windows or upgrade their gutters. Some also decide…
The bed that worked well for you as a single person may not suit your needs once you get married. Many engaged couples spend some time putting together a gift registry or choosing new furnishings for the home that they will share together. Here are some tips on how to choose your first mattress as…
While plenty of people pick the right jewelry for purely aesthetic reasons, it is sensible to think about the pieces you select in terms of their investment potential and likelihood to hold their value in the long term. As this is a $300 billion market, the sheer amount of choice can be a pitfall. Here…
When it comes to diversifying your income, you want to make sure you are making things work for you and not the other way around. Relying upon one income alone can be difficult, but knowing exactly how to add to your income and boost your savings and help you to live a little bit more…
While the kitchen is evolving into a family gathering place and is quickly becoming the center of the home life, it’s primary goal is still the preparation of food. While many people love to cook and eat homemade meals, there is no doubt that some of the processes and tasks are time-consuming and daunting. This…
Many people tend to ignore the importance of conducting a building inspection when purchasing a home. Due to many expenses like a bank, mortgage realtor, and lawyer costs incurred, people tend to neglect this phase. Although this may save a little cash in the short term, it will cause a lot of problems in the…
If your child enjoys listening to music, playing the air guitar, or singing at home, you may have a future musician on your hands. Why not give them a way to turn a passion into a fine-tuned skill? Here are 5 reasons you should consider enrolling your child in some sort of music lessons, whether…
Kettle & Fire Bone Broth Start 2020 off with a bang! Kettle & Fire bone broths give you your daily dose of nutrition along with the essential nutrients your body needs to thrive. Instead of grabbing a cheap protein bar with a bunch of ingredients in it you don’t need, crack open a container of…
Most of the time, when people think of renovations or house cleaning, garage doors are overlooked. Though garages are considered to be an addition to your house. It increases the value of your house. Still, these garage doors are being neglected. But nobody will see them as a part of their investment while selling their…
If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping for the kids yet, you’ll probably want to head to Amazon’s Holiday Toy List since you can get most items shipped within 2 days with Prime. If you don’t want to spend hours sorting through pages and pages of suggestions that were probably curated by people who don’t…
When we think about our bedroom, we think about our safe space. The bedroom is the only room of the house that takes all our troubles away and carries us safely onto the next day, with renewed vitality and hope. So much so that it deserves our undivided attention when we plan to redecorate our…
Anyone who owns a house wants to keep their overhead down and their bills low. One of the best things to do in order to accomplish this is to make sure that your house is as energy-efficient as possible. There are many ways to do this, and it starts with the most costly energy users….