Tools and Tips
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Big Ideas for Tiny Home Design
Some of the best things come in small packages—which is undoubtedly starting to apply...
There’s a 2017 Tax Deduction You Thought Was Gone—But It’s Not
When you bought your home, did you put down less than 20% for your down payment? If so,...
Giving Your Fireplace a Facelift
Inspiration, Enthusiasm, Energy, Creativity Who doesn’t love a warm fire on a damp New...
Single Female Homeowners Grabbing Their Share of the Market
According to the 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National...
Taco Tuesday Becoming Too Predictable? Let’s ‘Taco-bout’ It!
On its own, a Tuesday is kind of boring—you’re not even to the middle of the work...
10 Home Office Styles We Love
The number of people telecommuting in the U.S. has increased 115% between 2005 and 2015....
5 Valentine’s Day DIY Home Décor Ideas (Plus, Easy Recipes!)
One of the easiest, most fun ways to change things up in your house is to decorate for...
DIY Industrial Pipe Shelving
Inspiration, Enthusiasm, Energy, Creativity I’ve been upcycling and repurposing since I...
7 Ways to Catch the Eye of the Reader
With so much to read online and so little time, getting and keeping a reader’s...
10 Things You Can Do to Survive the Winter Doldrums
Are you a winter person? If you’re not, winter can be a long and difficult season. So,...
What New Homeowners Need to Remember for 2017 Home Tax Deductions
As I write this, the GOP has just passed the most sweeping tax reform bill in more than...
The 12 Best Super Bowl Recipes All Your Guests Will Love
It’s always fun to get together with friends or family during the Super Bowl to watch...
How to Protect Your Credit and Pay Down Your Debt from the Holidays
The beauty of buying on credit during the holidays is that you can purchase whatever you...
10 Ways to Avoid Cabin Fever While You’re Snowed In
Snow days at home always seem fun at first—who doesn’t love an excuse to skip work or...
What Makes a House a Home?
Inspiration, Enthusiasm, Energy, Creativity It’s just days before the beginning of the...