Hardwood flooring is all the rage. While other options are still common, such as tile and carpet, a growing number of people are installing hardwood thanks to the rich appearance and variety of options. I recently got on board, purchasing roughly 1,000 square feet of engineered hardwood flooring for my home. Although I considered other […]
Category: Family and Home
Is it Really that Easy to Save Money on your Cable Bill?
I don’t make it a habit of covering topics that have been “beaten to death” by others, but this one is worth revisiting. Like many, I have a major beef with how much money I pay for cable service. Even though I don’t have “all the channels” my bill is always hovering around $100/month. For […]
Five Landscaping Costs that Snuck up on me
When the weather warms up, it doesn’t take long for me to make my way outdoors to work on the landscaping surrounding my home. From the grass to the shrubs and everything in between, there is always something that needs attention. While this is something I enjoy, it is also something that can become expensive […]
The Financial Impact of Bad Neighbors can be Very Real
Where is that loud music coming from? What is with his tall grass? How come that house has bees swarming the roof at all times of the day? If you have “bad” neighbors, these may be the types of questions you are faced with on a regular basis. On the surface, you may think your […]
Trouble with your Waste Collection Service? Here is what I did
When it comes to waste collection, most people never have to think twice about their service. Instead, they put their trash on the curb and wait for it to be removed on the appropriate day. Easy enough, right? Obviously, at least in this regard, I am not most people. For one reason or the next, […]