From scary weather to Valentines fun, this has been a busy week here in the Home blog. Did you have a good one? How did you spend your time in your home? Here we have been busy prepping and priming up the family room. I’ll be writing more about that. But for now, why not check out the articles we shared this past week.
February 11th
The wind has been howling so badly this week and into the weekend. Our neighbors and ourselves have lost large tree limbs and some trees, too. One large tree cracked in two and fell on our property from the neighbor’s side. We heard the large cracking and watched it out of window yesterday. Other limbs, too stressed from the high winds pummeled the roof of our home, causing us to jump every so often, as we went about our day. Every time I went outside to put out the garbage or get the mail, I felt as though the sky was falling.
Home Week in Review: February 4th Through February 10th
Our homes are the heart of our lives. This is never more evident when disaster strikes, as it has recently for so many. It is also a place where love grows, sometimes passionately, sometimes softly. When we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we can include not just our sweethearts, but everyone who comes under the shelter of our home. I am so amazed to realize that I get to share my love of the home with all of you. Please come along with myself and Sherry, as we bring you the subject, outside of family and friends, that is closest to our hearts.
February 12th
As you may know, we are exploring our options with a kitchen makeover. We don’t want to spend the time or money for a complete redesign, but we do need an update. If you are in the same situation or you just want a mini update, check out these inexpensive kitchen make over ideas.
February 13th
Yesterday, I received the following question about buying a home. It is a good one. Houses are plentiful and discounted in today’s market, so provided that you can pay in cash or get a good interest rate, it is a good time to buy. Bad credit can affect your ability to get a good mortgage. On to the question.
February 14th
Buying a Home with Bad Credit: Part 2
Earlier I started answering a question by one of our members here at Families.Com. She asked: “We have really bad credit, should we find a realtor that will help us fix/rebuild our credit before buying a house. Or should we try to fix it ourselves?”
February 15th
Following a disaster, there is much work to do. Having endured such an experience is so utterly draining that many people don’t know how they’ll find the strength to go forward. Others jump in, needing to do something, anything, in an attempt to right things. Everyone is different but there are things that everyone should keep in mind.
The National Great Backyard Bird Count
Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in the National Great Backyard Bird Count. Not only will you be helping scientists determine migration patterns and breeding of wild birds, but you may also win a prize. So take some time to stop and view the birds, whether it is from your dining room window, like mine, or from a walk in the park, you’ll be sure to find a few to count.