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Divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can ever endure. Not only does it take a huge emotional toll and disrupt your entire life, but it can cause havoc on your finances as well. And due to the highly emotional nature of the proceedings, it can be very easy to make financial […]
We love our pets. They’re cute, cuddly, humorous, and a natural stress relief overall. But they can be stinky. While good hygiene and cleaning help to keep odors at bay, some stenches feel like an ongoing fight – like the cat litter box of a feline with stomach issues. Not talking from experience… Odor issues don’t have to be extreme. …
In July last year, we wrote about how homes will look after the pandemic and how many will be incorporating more healthful features…but we really didn’t expect this! This week is the Consumer Electronics Show or CES®, as it is better known nowadays. One of the CES 2021 Innovation Award Honorees is the Ettie Smart Video Doorbell, which among the …
It feels like Farmhouse Décor has been the most popular design style for the past 10 years. It dominates Pinterest searches and frequently appears in home décor blogs. But recently, other design styles have begun to float to the top of the décor pond. Here are 4 that are currently trending. Note: Ads on this page will take you to …
If you have additional income after paying your mortgage and other bills, you may be concerned about what to do with it. The financial choices you make today will affect your future, so it’s important to choose thoughtfully when you have extra money. You could use the funds to make extra payments on your mortgage, […]
No one can deny that this year has been rough. Between the pandemic, the election, remote learning, protests, wildfires, “murder” hornets, and so many other outliers, it seems that no one has been able to avoid the impacts. Luckily, humor has proved itself to be a good coping mechanism. That and chocolate. Every year, my family buys a new ornament …
Whether you are building a new home or giving fresh life to an existing kitchen, hardware is an important element. It helps create your target style and can give the room character in a way plain cabinets can’t. But to truly pull off a specific style, there are certain consistent elements you should look for when picking out hardware. Here …
Now that the traditional school year has started, our minds are filled with all things fall-ish and because we’re spending a lot more time at home, it’s hard not to think of all the decorating we can do for the coming season. The front porch is always the perfect place to start. It gets the most attention from passersby and …
When people speak about sprucing up their outdoor living space, they usually mean the back yard. The side yards are reserved for the means of getting from the front of the home to the back and hiding the air handler, propane tank, and other outdoor things you don’t really know where to store. But side yards have so much more …
Do I need a fence for my North Carolina in-ground swimming pool? Short answer: Yes! Do I need a fence for my North Carolina above ground swimming pool? Short answer: Maybe. The state of North Carolina takes an active approach to protecting the lives of children and others who may not understand the risks of swimming pools, spas, and hot …
