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Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your downstairs still has a lot of potential. With a little love and the help of the following ideas, you can spice it up in no time and get some great use out of the space and finally figure out what to do with an unfinished basement. Add a little color Give your basement a whole different look without a big renovation by adding Continue Reading about What To Do With an Unfinished Basement

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather Continue Reading about The Right Down Payment Strategy for You

Ever wish you could become one of those rare morning people? The ones that wake with a start, feeling refreshed and energized. The ones that get in that morning workout or wrap up some work before many of us even hit the snooze button for the first time. Here are five tips to help you achieve that early bird status! Create a Morning Schedule  Physically write down the things you’d like to Continue Reading about Become a Morning Person

Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or weekends, a home office is a great way to utilize an extra room. A dedicated workspace in your home can be designed to increase productivity and comfort. Here are 5 ideas to help you create the home office of your dreams. 1. Get a Dope Office Chair Investing in an ergonomic office chair is Continue Reading about Create the Home Office of Your Dreams

Ever get the itch to do some landscaping DIY projects? Whenever I do, my favorites involve getting outdoors. Whether it's as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look for the lawn always gives your home a fresh look as well. Here are my top five easy landscaping projects! Create a Pathway To guide you and visitors throughout Continue Reading about Easy Landscaping DIY Projects

Think you're not ready to unlock home ownership yet? That the hurdles are too high? You may be short-changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about home-buying are myths. Here's the real deal on mortgage myths. Myth: I Have to Put Down 20% Saving 20% of the price of a home in many places isn't just a challenge; it's a roadblock. And it's not a must-do. In fact, the median down Continue Reading about Mortgage Myths

Your moving day is set and it’s time to start preparing. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, don’t forget to factor in your furry friends. Here are some tips for making sure the process goes smoothly when prepping pets for the move. Medical Records When moving to a different city or state, one of the main things you need to take into consideration is finding a new Continue Reading about Prepping Pets For The Move

Whether you’re just settling into your new rent-free digs, or you’ve been making mortgage payments for decades, every homeowner should be sure their toolbox has the necessary items to handle common problems around the house. That includes leaky faucets, drywall that needs patching, and heavy frames that need hanging. If you don’t already have a well-stocked toolkit, now’s the time to gear up. Even Continue Reading about 8 Tools Every Homeowner Must Own