by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 30, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
January’s arrival always brings hope eternal in the heart of homeowners who aim to see their home improvement plans—great or small—accomplished in the New Year. For those working on a man or woman cave (i.e., a space of your own), consider the following ways to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 29, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
We’ve all heard the stories: the hotel maid or shoemaker who put three kids through college—or died and left a fortune to charity. Where did the money come from? While $1 million may not buy what it once did, the goal is reachable, suggest the editors at...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 26, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It’s also a symptom of a bacterial infection commonly referred to as strep throat. How can you tell if your child’s sore throat is caused by a viral or...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 25, 2019 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—When you own a home, the thought of a mortgage hanging over your head for decades can be daunting for many people—and it’s natural to want to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible. But before you decide to use an inheritance, raise or your savings to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 23, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, Lifestyle |
For those who opt for do-it-yourself decorating, here are some lighting installation safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Use only lights that are designed to be used outdoors. Choose the right ladder for the task when hanging lights. Replace light...
by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Mortgage rates are near historic lows these days, but there’s a way to make them even lower. It’s called buying points, essentially paying money upfront to the lender to get a better rate for the life of the loan. And while it sounds great on the...