Tag: Today’s Home Spun Wisdom

There is an insurance that can help keep appliances working like new. With this kind of insurance, if an appliance breaks down, there is a certain amount of coverage given. Even with the insurance, however, keeping appliances up-to-date will make any neighbor jealous. Waiting until the insurance can cover those upgrades helps with a small […]

(TNS)—Each morning about 7 o’clock, my shower and I share a relationship lasting no more than a couple minutes—an effort to keep the water bill to a reasonable monthly payment. It’s the shower I’ve used for the 15 years I’ve lived in this house, but do I really know anything about it? The folks at […]

Buying your first home can be very exciting. Among all the decisions you’ll have to make when you seek that home is whether you want to buy one that’s ready to move into and live in as is, or one that needs a little work. Many people buy fixer-uppers because of the lower cost, but […]

Fall starts soon, and college students are making new friends and finding a sea of opportunities. And while many of those opportunities will lead to bright futures, there are some that college students should remain vigilant of—especially when it comes to offering up their bank or personal information. With that said, the Independent Community Bankers […]

This month thousands of college students across the country headed back to campus. Skout, a global app that helps you meet new people and expand your social circle, recently reviewed 12 months of data among 18-24 year olds using its app to uncover the country’s friendliest college towns. Skout looked at college towns across the U.S. […]

(TNS)—The well-publicized Airbnb horror story of a young man who says he was held captive by his host in Spain this past July raises the question of how to use the popular site safely. As was widely reported by The New York Times, on NBC’s “Today” show, and elsewhere, Jacob Lopez, 19, from Massachusetts, was […]

Looking for a little island living? How about a lot of island living? This South Carolina home offers 200 feet of stunning ocean frontage, classic architecture and every bell and whistle imaginable. Located on South Carolina’s posh Kiawah island in the pristine Vanderhorst Beach neighborhood, this eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom house spans over 15,182 square feet. Originally […]

(TNS)—You’ve been through volatile markets before. You know not to sell in a panic. But if the recent market gyrations have your attention, putting a few rainy-day strategies in your retirement game plan—particularly if you are in your 60s—can help you make the best of the situation. Delayed retirement credits—the 8 percent per year pickup […]

As we march swiftly into fall, homeowners should prepare for the eventual chills and precipitation that winter will bring. According to diynetwork.com, the most beneficial – and in most cases – easiest maintenance can go a long way toward ensuring your home is fully buttoned up, safe, dry and warm come fall. Here are just a […]

(TNS)—You know what a little black dress does for a woman? A little black accent does the same for a home. A touch of black can add intrigue, sophistication and even mystery to a decorating scheme, inside or out. Paint your door black, and suddenly your house stands out. Add a black coffee table or […]