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Hot Home Trend: Xeriscaping

Have your heard of xeriscaping? It is promising to be a hot home trend this summer. Learn about xeriscaping and whether or not it is right for your home. What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping with plants that require very little water. Lately, it has really developed into an art form among home owners. Why? Well, there are a few elements that make xeriscaping so attractive. As global warming is causing a reduction in rain fall, we have been seeing more drought and water restrictions in the summer in many parts of the country, making it hard … Continue reading →

Homeowners Doesn’t Cover Damages From Bat Guano

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A homeowners insurance policy is supposed to provide people with some financial protection in case something happens that causes damage to their home. It seems that it doesn’t cover all kinds of damages, though. For, example, it won’t cover damage done by bat guano. When you buy a homeowners insurance policy, it is a good idea to read it over. The exact wording of the policy could come back to cause you problems later on. Anything that seems to be ambiguously worded could be used as a way for an insurer to get out of paying for claims that one … Continue reading →

Walking the Clothesline Between Home Business and the Business of Home

I resist it. I hate feeling in bondage. I want to do it my way. Yet, no matter what I try the only way to stay on task is to plan, organize, and make lists (gasp!). The only way to maintain a home business and the business of being at home is a purposeful plan that incorporates flexibility. Do not mistake this as a strict routine but rather going along with the living flow of your home. While getting ready for Christmas I grew frustrated with my husband and children living on that day as they normally would. I burst … Continue reading →

Home Ownership When You Are Single

It’s the American dream, owning your own home. When I was married we had a house built, when we got divorced he wanted it and I didn’t want to fight about it. My ex husband lost it a few years later and ruined my credit in the process. I thought I would never own a home, I so badly wanted Hailey to have a home, not an apartment to come home to. When you are single it is even more important that you don’t let someone talk you into a home that will stretch your budget. When you are still … Continue reading →

Should You Have More Than One Home Based Business?

One of the questions that may be on your mind as you set out to begin your home – based business is whether you will begin just one business or whether you will have multiple home-based businesses. There are advantages to each type of arrangement, and your final decision will have to be based upon your needs and the needs of your family. Some home-based businesses lend themselves better to being run alongside of each other than others do, so this is certainly one thing to think about before making a decision to have more than one business operating at … Continue reading →

Home Sweet Home

It’s the American dream, owning your own home. When I was married we had a house built, when we got divorced he wanted it and I didn’t want to fight about it. My ex husband lost it a few years later and ruined my credit in the process. I thought I would never own a home, I so badly wanted Hailey to have a home, not an apartment to come home to. When you are single it is even more important that you don’t let someone talk you into a home that will stretch your budget. When you are still … Continue reading →

The Pros of Purchasing a Pre-fabricated Home

I live in a trailer home, also known as a pre-fabricated home, or a mobile home, or a modular home … yes, there are fancy terms to glam it up a bit, but hey, it’s a trailer home. There are definite pros and cons to this type of purchase. This blog will discuss some of the pros, and I will follow up by discussing some of the cons in another post. 1. Cost. Homes sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars, but you can purchase a trailer home for a price tag of anywhere from $20,000 to $75,000, depending on … Continue reading →

Will Your Home Sell in a Recession: Carrying Costs

Even in a bad housing market, a good home will sell and sell well. If you want to evaluate whether or not your home will give you a good return, you can review all of the factors that the real estate experts use when determining the likelihood of a good outcome. So far, we’ve covered location, durability, trends and even whether or not your town has sidewalks. All of these aspects of a home can influence its sale. If you missed any of those earlier articles, you can still read them through links at the end of this one. Now, … Continue reading →

Will Your Home Sell in a Recession? Sidewalks and Septic

Despite the doom and gloom of the housing market, it is possible for your home to sell during a recession. There are factors about your home that you may not realize are assets or hinderances. If you are evaluating the pros and cons of selling your home now, take a look at the articles in this series. I’ll cover some of the items that make it more likely for your home to sell in a down-turned economy. If you missed the first article in this series: Will Your Home Sell in a Recession? Location Matters, you can review it through … Continue reading →

Home Trends—What’s In and What’s Out

I’m used to writing about what’s “in” and “out” in the world of fashion, but I’ve decided to apply the same concept here in the HOME blog. I was inspired to do so after visiting a friend’s home and hearing her ask me if I thought her new granite countertops would ever “go out of style.” (Never mind that she and her husband just forked over more than $40,000 to upgrade their entire kitchen, which included the installation of the shiny granite countertops, new fixtures, and custom made cabinets.) My reply: “If they do, you can send them my way.” … Continue reading →