Most people just accept that their utility bills will go up (sometimes significantly) as outside temperatures go down, because of the cost of heating their homes. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. You don’t have to choose between low heating bills and a warm home. Take control of your home’s heating efficiency…
Spouses who decide to stay home with their kids know that they will be making sacrifices. It’s difficult to put a career on hold and easily be able to pick it back up again several years later. And losing one parent’s income means money is tighter, which can often lead to strife and disagreements. Most…
If you’re thinking of updating your living room to something a little more aligned with your personal tastes or maybe just updating it to something a bit more modern, you have to start somewhere. Many people understand what they like, but they don’t understand how to put what they like together into something that looks…
Like most people, you probably look forward to the summer. This is the perfect time to hit the beach, spend the day at an amusement park and enjoy other family fun activities. But while the summer is an open invitation for fun, it’s also a time for higher energy bills. Some families see a significant…
The first spring I lived in my house, I built a small 8 x 20 foot vegetable garden at the back of the lot. I would have loved to make my garden a lot bigger, but the layout of the house and detached garage made it so I was unable to do so. Every summer…
This is an article from contributing writer, Fred Fauth from One Project Closer. Check out some of his other contributions to One Smart Dollar, like the cost of international adoption and DIY Drywall Repair. A Homeowners Checklist for HVAC Problems Most heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) problems are beyond the capabilities of homeowners. Even with the right…
This is an article from contributing writer Fred @ One Project Closer. Fred has been featured on One Smart Dollar before. If you missed it, check out his last contribution on the cost of international adoption. DIY Home Projects: How To Repair Drywall Repairing drywall is, in my opinion, the quintessential do-it-yourself project. The materials…