Blog

Lake views framed by the Appalachian Mountains? Yes, please! Rough around the edges? Maybe. Roughing it? Hardly. These six log cabins for sale might change your mind about what log-cabin living can be. Wish you could swap your surroundings for towering redwoods, sparkling lakes, and black bears (from a safe distance, of course)? These sixRead more

Do you have what it takes to be successful? Image credit: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Everyone wants to be successful, but what makes leaders and celebrities stand out from the rest? It’s the qualities they possess. However, success is different to everyone. While it might mean money and fame to you, it could meanRead more

The flavorful barbecue chicken and colorful veggies cook up beautifully in foil packs. They make for a super easy clean-up and that’s always a bonus! They can be cooked on the outdoor grill OR baked in your oven if that’s what you prefer. The recipe method shows you how to do both with my step-by-stepRead more

Your home is a great source of pride. By implementing these tactics, you can call it all yours even sooner. Your loan term might be fixed, but it doesn’t have to dictate when you’ll be mortgage-free. Find out how to speed up the process. A lot can happen in 30 years. Kids become adults, jobsRead more

Listen up, kids: Paying interest is painful. Really, really painful. Parental wisdom is easy to ignore until you’re left scratching your head over simple adult responsibilities like paying taxes and budgeting. (We all have to make our own mistakes, right?). But even if you were listening to your parents, there are some important credit tipsRead more

When in the bathroom of a prospective home, check the water pressure and how fast the water heats up. From testing the shower to scoping out storage space, here’s how to investigate important features that you can’t judge from a listing. While that newly renovated condo looks great in photos, what’s really behind that Chicago,Read more

Before you dive into summer fun, make sure your insurance policies have you covered. And when looking for the best life insurance policy, you may read these life cover quotes here! Who doesn’t love summer? Hot fun such as waterparks, road trips, cookouts and boating generate part of the thrills. But for insurance providers, theRead more

These simple tricks will help you avoid temptation and reach your goals. Image credit: Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Trying to kick a bad habit? Eat healthier? Go to the gym every day? It’s important to achieve your goals and become your best self, but no one said it’d be easy. It takes a lotRead more

Getting your home market-ready? Make sure you’re prepared for the tax implications of the sale. Have you seen a return on your investment? Before you start counting your pennies, it’s important to understand the Capital Gains Tax. Whether you completed several high-return renovations after moving into your new Columbia, SC home, or you were fortunate enoughRead more

Kitchen Appliances are the necessary equipment which are used in day to day basis to make life easy and comfortable. There are lots of items that it is absolutely essential for comfortable living. Small Appliances are wonderful to have on top of the new kitchen marble slabs. The thought of a new kitchen always bringsRead more