Category: House and Home
15.09.2012
Is It Time to Start Thinking of Buying a House?
The Federal Reserve just announced an open-ended quantitative easing program that will pump $40 billion a month into…
07.09.2012
Which is Better: Points or No Points on Your Mortgage?
Buying your first home can be a confusing process, and one of the most confusing aspects is financing…
23.08.2012
30 Year Mortgage vs. 15 Year Mortgage: Pros and Cons
One of the decisions you have to make when you buy a home is often whether you want…
09.08.2012
Can You Live Off Your Home Equity?
Even with the current problems in the real estate market, there are still homeowners who have a decent…
15.07.2012
6 Simple Home Improvement Projects You Can Do On Your Own
Summer is a great time for working on the house, since the weather is nice and the days…
15.07.2012
Is It Worth It to Build a Green Home?
I’m a dreamer with a big imagination and a disdain for high utility costs. Over the past several…
11.06.2012
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?
When most people think of the American Dream, home ownership is a part of the equation. At least…
17.02.2012
How to Make Minor Repairs and Remove Scratches in Furniture
I’m cleaning my desk today, and noticed that it’s showing its age. Not two minutes ago, I shouted…
27.11.2010
How To Prepare for Winter Travel
At the time this post goes up, hopefully I’ll be enjoying semi-sunny California weather with my family. A…
14.11.2010
Wise Investments for the Home
Sometimes the frugal thing to do is spend money. The key is to weigh whether spending in the…