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6 Ways to Cut $500 from Your Monthly Bills

(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 […]
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4 Ways to Tell How Fast Your Home Will Sell

Selling a home can be an unpredictable pursuit with a plethora of variables. Here are data-driven pointers from Zillow Research that help identify which homes are likely to fly off the market (in 60 days or less): Keep calm and price it right. The housing market is improving, but take care not to overheat your listing price. Homes priced more […]
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12 Stunning Ways to Repurpose Pallets and Crates in Your Home

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 […]
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Move Over Man Caves, ‘She Sheds’ Are Taking Storm Now

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 […]
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Great Spaces: Living It Up in Luxury, Vegas Style

With majestic mountain views in a guard-gated community, this Mediterranean-inspired palace really wows. There’s a six-car garage, five bedroom suites, a custom movie theater, game room, sub-level wine cellar, spiral staircases throughout, and three oversized gathering rooms. As if that’s not enough sprawling space, homeowners will also enjoy a master bedroom with two walk-in closets, […]
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Deck Decisions: Time and Money-Saving Tips, Basics

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 […]
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Consumer Credit Growth Slows

The Federal Reserve Board recently reported that consumer credit outstanding rose by a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.7 percent, $193.0 billion, in May 2015, slower than the 7.6 percent rate of growth recorded in April 2015. Consumer credit outstanding now totals $3.401 trillion. The expansion of total consumer credit outstanding partly reflected an increase in […]
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4 Common Mortgage Errors and How to Avoid Them

(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 […]
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Catio Spaces – A Patio for Your Cat

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 […]