by Suzanne De Vita | Jul 23, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Catherine McDonnell-Forney has been growing food at her Minneapolis home for the entire decade that she’s lived there. But now she tends a registered Climate Victory Garden. “Climate change is one of the top issues for me,” she said. “It...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 21, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—No doubt, it’s tempting to sign up for a “quick fix” to clean up your credit. Who wouldn’t want to instantly find a way to add 100 or more points to a credit score to qualify for a rewards-packed credit card? Or maybe, finally, qualify...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 17, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News |
(TNS)—Let me introduce you to a new player in home security. Because of her, would-be thieves think I have a dog and a baby and that I throw a lot of parties and play a lot of table tennis. You may know her. Her name is Alexa—yes, that Alexa—and she’s one of a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 16, 2019 | Advice, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
The fastest way to crush the anticipation and excitement over a new homeowner’s first significant improvement project is by hiring a bad contractor. With home improvement season in full swing, many reputable contractors have already lined up jobs weeks and even...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 15, 2019 | Advice, Home Spun Wisdom, How-To, Latest News, Lifestyle |
(TNS)—Are you facing imminent retirement with nothing but Social Security and pocket change for your so-called “golden years”? It may not be too late for you to catch-up on your savings. If everyone saved a decent chunk of their income throughout their...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jul 14, 2019 | Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Second homes give people the chance to live another lifestyle, in another part of the country, or even outside the U.S. For some, it’s appealing enough to get another mortgage or invest a substantial amount of savings to buy one. If you’re pining for...