by Nancy Mershon | Apr 17, 2019 | money tips
An annual check-up on your homeowners insurance can result in a healthier policy and a healthier pocketbook. We’re talking about a homeowners insurance check-up, a task you should complete once a year, ideally around renewal time. This will ensure your policy still...
by Nancy Mershon | Apr 4, 2019 | home improvement
Small home living means you have less area to clean but more clutter to manage if you’re not careful. You don’t have to store your clothes in the oven and your shoes in the kitchen cabinet to get the most out of your available storage. Learn how to...
by Nancy Mershon | Apr 4, 2019 | home improvement, remodeling
With so many lighting options on the market, it may be difficult to choose which one is right for your kitchen. First, let’s look at lighting basics. Once we divide the multitude of options into four categories, you can decide what category or combination of...
by Nancy Mershon | Mar 14, 2019 | home buying best practices, money tips
A 20% downpayment is one of the biggest misconceptions of home buying. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down. Cobbling together a down payment can be daunting if you follow the textbook advice to squirrel away 20% of a home’s cost. Here are five creative ways to...
by Nancy Mershon | Mar 11, 2019 | home improvement
For many of us, a time will come for us to attend to our aging parents. You may not have planned for your elderly parents to one day live with you and your family. What if you can’t afford to move them into a retirement or care facility? What if you don’t...
