Household Hints for Saving Money

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Sherry Holetzky

What homeowner can’t use a few hints for saving money? These simple fixes will help you keep more of your hard-earned cash. Buy in Bulk We can leave food shopping to different venues, but there are many other items that can also be purchased in bulk such as toiletries, cleaning products, and even toilet paper. Doing so not only offers a bulk discount but also saves you money by avoiding additional shopping trips. This can really add up with today’s gas prices. Do it Yourself Unless a repair is dangerous, consider learning to do it yourself instead of hiring someone. … Continue reading →

Improving Textured Ceilings

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Sherry Holetzky

Do you have “cottage cheese ceilings” in your home? If you do, you may not be thrilled with them. The idea was a good one in its day, and it worked well to cover imperfections and seams, but it just isn’t a favored look any more. If you have textured ceilings and you aren’t able to replace them right now, there are a few things you can do to make them more attractive for the time being. Removing Dust Textured ceilings are notorious for being dust collectors. The rough texture is prone to holding dust in place. Unfortunately, cleaning the … Continue reading →