Tag: Today’s Home Spun Wisdom

(TNS)—Deciding to have children is one of the most life-altering choices you’ll ever make. Joy, stress, excitement, exhaustion, hundreds of books on how to not screw up, and thousands of bucks to prepare your little one: Your plate is now loaded. Here are some considerations to make sure you’re prepared—prepared financially, anyway. First, got $250,000? […]

(TNS)—Surely, you’ve heard advice about cutting discretionary expenses—a daily latte, for example—to save money. It’s true that small savings can add up and provide more wiggle room in your budget. But what about necessary expenditures: the bills you have to pay each month? Chances are you’re paying a lot more for food, utilities and insurance […]

Pallets and crates have long been used for packing and shipping, but lately they’ve become the face of a new generation of DIY. They can be repurposed in a number of different, surprising ways that not only are useful, but also quite stylish. Explore these crate and pallet uses for your home. Coffee Table Use […]

Alright ladies, if you’ve just about had it with the man cave trend that’s been taking the industry by storm the last few years, it’s time to put your foot down and demand your very own space. And no, we’re not talking about your bedroom sanctuary that hosts a reading nook where you can go […]

In certain parts of the country – clear weather periods in July and August are prime time for deck building, resurfacing and renovations. So this month we’ll be bringing you a few different perspectives depending on whether you’re just thinking about building a deck, you’re ready to take that deck to ‘the next level,’ or […]

As the housing market continues its recovery, homeowners are increasingly seeking more square footage while simultaneously looking for more accessibility inside and outside of the home. These findings are from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the first quarter of 2015, which focuses specifically on overall home layout and the […]

(TNS)–Many people make expensive, easily avoidable mistakes when shopping for a mortgage. “Borrowers who don’t do their homework often end up paying more than they should, and in some cases that extra cost can really hurt,” says Paul Sian, a real estate lawyer and REALTOR® in Cincinnati. A study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]

Do you have an indoor kitty dying to escape the confines of your home? Expand your cat’s territory with a brand new catio – a patio for your cat! If you’re anything like me (total cat person – guilty!), you want to protect your feline friends from the dangers of the outdoors (cars, owls and […]

The entryway or foyer of your home conveys an important first impression to your guests. For homeowners bent on making it a great first impression, designers at ElleDecor.com suggest seven easy ways to make an entryway look larger, brighter, and more welcoming: Use the power of mirrors – A well placed mirror can instantly open up […]