20 Easy and Effective DIY Tricks to Keep Your Home Safe
May 7, 2015Home security systems have grown in popularity over the years but the simple truth is that there are ways you can ensure your home security aside from using a security system. While having a system is a good idea, it is not the only idea. There are things that you have to do to ensure your family’s safety and the safety of your home and many of these things will cost you nothing. From remembering to lock the doors when…
read more...7 Ways to Deal With Bad Credit When Renting
April 17, 2015Bad credit? You might have a tough time qualifying for that rental you love so much.Let’s be real: most landlords use a credit check to vet potential renters. So when you’re looking for an apartment to rent, a lackluster credit history can pose problems. Your prospective landlord is going to peek at your credit history and use it to assess how much of a financial risk you might pose.Let’s be even realer: some of us have bad credit. So what should you do…
read more...16 Fire Safety Tips For Your Home
March 27, 2015General Tips:1. Stay in the kitchen The most common fires occur from people leaving food on the stove unattended. Don't leave the kitchen while you have things cooking. If you have to leave the kitchen, turn off the stove and take your pots and pans off the heat. This is equally important if you are broiling food in the oven - take the food out of the oven and turn off the broiler. 2. Watch your clothing and hair Long,…
read more...20 Easy and Effective DIY Tricks to Keep Your Home Safe
March 20, 2015Home security systems have grown in popularity over the years but the simple truth is that there are ways you can ensure your home security aside from using a security system. While having a system is a good idea, it is not the only idea. There are things that you have to do to ensure your family’s safety and the safety of your home and many of these things will cost you nothing. From remembering to lock the doors when…
read more...7 Tips For Dealing With Winter Weather Conditions
February 20, 2015For those who live in the northern states, winter weather conditions are a very common obstacle. Almost every other morning, you can find yourself chipping away at ice on the windshield or doing something to de-ice the driveway.After investigating a lot of different methods for handling snow and ice with the end goal of reducing the cost of dealing with winter weather conditions, here are seven of the best tactics:1. Put a sheet over your windshield. If you’re anticipating a big,…
read more...20 Cheap Home Remodel and Redesign Tips
February 4, 2015If you've been living in the same home for many years, or if you bought a fixer-upper, it's natural that you want to renovate and upgrade your home.But upgrades are expensive. A new set of kitchen cabinets will cost thousands of dollars. New countertops, bath vanities and hardwood floors will cost several thousand more.Not willing to shell out a 5-digit figure for your home upgrade costs? Here are 20 cheap ways to remodel your home on a budget.#1: Want stainless steel appliances without the…
read more...30 Quick and Easy House Cleaning Tips
January 26, 2015You love a spotless house—but you don’t want to spend the bulk of your time actually cleaning. Well, fret no more. Here are some methods to make chores easier, more effective and much less time-consuming, so you can have a tidy, sparkling home in no time flat! In The Kitchen Circle Your Way Around: Always begin on the right side of your stove, then move clockwise around the room. The stove is typically the dirtiest part of the kitchen, so ending…
read more...10 Fast and Free Ways to Lower Heating Bills!
December 11, 2014Although there’s not much that can be done to lower the price of natural gas this winter, here are fast and free things you can do to save on your energy bill: 1. Rearrange your furniture to assure all heating vents are clear. Keep seating areas away from outside walls so you do not feel drafts while you relax. 2. Operate vents minimally. Bath and kitchen vents exhaust moisture, along with heated air, to the outside. If your home is dry…
read more...Old vs. New Apartments: The Renters’ Dilemma
December 3, 2014Should you rent in a newer or older apartment building? New data shows older rentals — especially those in buildings with fewer than 10 units — tend to have lower rents. But cost isn’t the only factor for today’s renters.Jessica’s newer, larger buildingNear Boston’s South End, One Back Bay embodies the luxury apartment experience with a 24-hour concierge and valet service. A studio apartment in the 2009-built building is available for $3,390 per month.Jessica Lau, 24, was initially concerned with location and safety. As a dental student at Boston University, proximity to…
read more...Saving Pennies or Dollars? Space Heaters
November 17, 2014This time of year (late fall, early winter), the local hardware stores offer several varieties of space heaters. Is it possible to realize meaningful savings by using one or more space heaters to locally heat parts of your house while keeping the thermostat at a very low setting?This is absolutely a great way to save money in the winter for the reasons you describe. If you have a space heater and run it in only a room or two, then…
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