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Money that Saves Money

Financial experts often focus on savings. First, they want you to be financially secure, to have enough money in an emergency fund in case a crisis occurs. They also focus on investment, whether this is a mutual fund, real estate, or sturdy little savings bond. This money makes money. However, to have the money to invest, you need to either find money in your existing budget or make a bit of extra money. Last time I wrote about moonlighting for a goal. Moonlighting to create an emergency fund or to put the initial payment into a retirement savings plan is … Continue reading →

Three DIY Projects that Will Save You Money

One way to save money that doesn’t require you to shop less is to take on different, but easy, do it yourself projects around your home that you might normally hire someone to do. Since labor is one of the more expensive costs that you can incur, it makes sense to take over and pay yourself! Chances are that your parents or grandparents did all of these things for themselves. Here are three diy projects that you can do to save yourself some money. Lawn care Depending on how elaborate your lawn service is, you can save anywhere from $20 … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Bathroom Green

Sometimes the bathroom is the last thing that we think about when we think about the environment. But because this is a room that has water and heated water, it really should be on the radar when considering making changes in your home for the better. As a bonus, updating a bathroom, even with small changes, may increase the value of your home. Upgrading your toilet, the most used fixture in your home, can reduce your annual water use by almost 15,000 gallons a year! Look for a model that uses 1.6 gallons per flush. There are also dual toilets … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on a Bathroom Renovation

It is a great time right now to renovate your home. The cost of building materials are down, and many contractors are lowering their labor charges in order to get work. You can save even more money when you do your projects yourself. Of course, getting your materials cheaply and making smart choices that save more money is even better. Imagine being able to completely renovate a bathroom for a few hundred dollars instead of a few thousand? We are currently updating our downstairs half bathroom, doing all of the work ourself. It won’t be done as quickly as if … Continue reading →

Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

I Do Not Want To Know

Along the way on my path in being single I have learned many things. This was not by choice, but rather out of desperation that comes from having to do things for yourself. I hate it. I hate not being able to say to someone, “It is broken. Will you fix it, please?” No, there is none of that anymore. Some of you may like being this independent and enjoy being single and that is great. It is not for me though. You might love the fact that you can fix things; however, I really do not care about it … Continue reading →