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Maybe you’re moving into your first home and are thinking about furnishing. Or, perhaps you’re just looking for a new sofa, bed, or other piece to upgrade your space a little. Whatever the case, finding furniture for your home shouldn’t drain your savings. And if money is tight, you might be able to find free … Read more
Some people have a lot of experience with the housing market, whether it’s due to investments or just a lot of frequent moving as income growth provides the economic breathing room needed to shop for a bigger living space. For most home buyers, though, the real estate market is unfamiliar. First, determine whether you should … Read more
Living in an apartment is fun! If you’ve just bought your own apartment, understandably you could be a little tight on funds for home decorating, but don’t despair. With a little creativity and some DIY home decor you can easily personalize your space on a budget. In fact, some of the trendiest home decor ideas … Read more
Many people live busy lives. Between working full time, going to gym and taking care of children, they don’t have time for cleaning, laundry and other household chores. While many hire private house cleaners, many look for help on sites such as TaskRabbit and Handy. These sites allow users to book experienced professionals to help them with mundane … Read more
When you need work completed around the house, be it remodeling or cleaning, you can now rely on task directory sites. They give you access to thousands of professionals, who all offer different skills and rates that you can select from. TaskRabbit is a leader in this industry, but it’s not the only online task … Read more
Finding quality help these days can be hard. You’re often required to scan through pages and pages of local directories, while spending time analyzing who would be a good fit. Then when the professional doesn’t live up to your expectations, all of this hard work goes out the window. You don’t have to worry about this as … Read more
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project for kids to join in on. Enjoy adding fresh basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and chives to your dishes, … Read more
Even a beginner can take these steps and use them to create a small container that can produce plants much longer than an uncovered crop could. Starting with a mini greenhouse is a great way to learn more about green house gardening. Mini green houses can be made with little cost out of recycled materials. … Read more
My green thumb is lacking, but growing my own garden vegetables is a low-cost way to get fresh, nutritious foods into my family’s diet. That’s why I rely on planting vegetables that are easy to grow. These veggies produce abundantly even though I’m no expert gardener, and they keep our plates piled high with fresh … Read more
When I put my mind to it, I can handle plants just fine, but I haven’t kept a full garden in years. Instead, I’ve opted to turn my efforts toward container gardening. These small-scale gardens feel easier to manage than a large vegetable plot, and I can move the containers around my yard as needed. … Read more