By: Olivia Benson of Olive + Co Design So you’re finally ready to pick up a paintbrush and get to work on your walls! Painting can be a stimulating step that many homeowners dream of one day doing but may be too scared to take the first step. Aside from choosing the perfect color forRead more
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Now that you have negotiated and agreed on a purchase price with the seller, you usually have 30 or so days of work ahead of you before you get into your new home. The reality of purchasing a home can be an exciting and stressful time. There are a lot of tasks ahead of you,Read more
Your home is your most significant investment, and when you decide to sell it, you want to make sure you get the best price for it. When you are selling your home, there may be reasons why you aren’t getting the most for it. Let’s examine some of the reasons why you might not beRead more
When it comes to saving for a home, it sometimes seems impossible to see where the money will come from. Most people think that a reasonable amount to save for a home is 20%, which can be a significant amount when you look at the big picture. However, when it comes to saving money, thereRead more
FICO scores are a banks way of determining your creditworthiness and the interest rate you will pay on loan. Lenders make a good part of the decision on lending you money by your FICO score, so it is a good idea to know what goes into your score. What are some things you need toRead more
The best part of a home is that it keeps you safe from the elements outside. The problem with having space is that the warm protection attracts pests and other outdoor insects. You might want to rid those pests where some store-bought solutions, but believe it or not, you have some answers already in yourRead more
When it comes to increasing the value of a home, there are many projects you can do. You can do a full remodel of a kitchen or bathroom, but it isn’t always necessary to knock down walls to increase the value of your home. Sometimes it is a simple, small home project you can doRead more
Saving money at the grocery store is simply being a smart consumer, but cutting coupons isn’t for everyone. Maybe you’re one of those people that forgets to use their coupons until they’ve already expired or maybe you can’t stand sitting at a table searching through grocery store ads. Whatever the reasons, there are ways thatRead more
We all make mistakes sometimes that we regret. One time I spent a little more money on my hair getting highlighted. Although it looked fine, because of the length of my hair, it only lasted a few weeks until I got my next haircut. Some decisions can cause much more significant regret. When you getRead more
Spring is coming soon! How ready are you to shed your winter clothes and embrace the fresh air? After a winter of being trapped mostly outdoors and in the dark, there are a lot of things you can do now to welcome the coming of spring. What preparations are you going to make in yourRead more
