By Barry Bridges The term “mother-in-law apartment” seems straight out of the Don Draper era – a sardonic reference to strained relations between married couples and parents. These days, many homeowners are turning to these separate-but-joined living quarters as a way to reduce friction in their daily lives, not increase it. “Mother-in-law apartment” is one of
The bathroom is probably the best room in the house for a mini-makeover. When you realize how dramatically, quickly and inexpensively you can completely update the space without an actual renovation, you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long. Before you dive in, take a minute to consider what you’re going for in terms of style.
The bathroom is probably the best room in the house for a mini-makeover. When you realize how dramatically, quickly and inexpensively you can completely update the space without an actual renovation, you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long. Before you dive in, take a minute to consider what you’re going for in terms of style.
This Black Friday, many Americans will flood into the stores for the latest deals, some will even begin camping out starting on Thanksgiving Day. Click here to check out this year’s best Black Friday deals. But while you’re waiting in those long lines for stores to open, here’s a perfect way to utilize your time.
Mortgage rates have spiked 0.5 percent since the U.S. presidential election earlier this month. On a 30-year fixed loan of $300,000, this increases your monthly payment by $85. If you were waiting to refinance, this is a wake up call, and if you plan to buy a home, it’s time to reevaluate your budget – because
Mortgage rates have spiked 0.5 percent since the U.S. presidential election earlier this month. On a 30-year fixed loan of $300,000, this increases your monthly payment by $85. If you were waiting to refinance, this is a wake up call, and if you plan to buy a home, it’s time to reevaluate your budget – because
By Shannon Ireland The countdown to turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie has begun. Thanksgiving’s arrival means many of us are scouring the closet for pants with stretchy waistbands so we can prepare to feast. The holiday is all about giving thanks and spending a day with loved ones. But cooking the festive Thanksgiving meal can
By Shannon Ireland The countdown to turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie has begun. Thanksgiving’s arrival means many of us are scouring the closet for pants with stretchy waistbands so we can prepare to feast. The holiday is all about giving thanks and spending a day with loved ones. But cooking the festive Thanksgiving meal can
If you delight in decorating your home for the season or the holidays, make sure you’re extending that festive feeling to the exterior, too. Specifically, your front porch. It’s the gateway to your home, after all. “[Front porch decor] adds a homey touch,” says Whitney Johnson, the home editor for online retailer jane.com. “It’s really welcoming, and
If you delight in decorating your home for the season or the holidays, make sure you’re extending that festive feeling to the exterior, too. Specifically, your front porch. It’s the gateway to your home, after all. “[Front porch decor] adds a homey touch,” says Whitney Johnson, the home editor for online retailer jane.com. “It’s really welcoming, and