(NewsUSA) – Nearly everyone is more cautious with money these days, so major purchases are approached with additional consideration and planning. A new refrigerator, for example, can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars and may be in your home for 10 or more years. So when it is necessary to replace, budget-focused consumers may […]

 These days we hear advice everywhere about how to stretch our dollars and make the most of what we have. For our business, we made one of the hardest choices: relocating into a new, but much smaller space that better serves our needs. We’ve advised people every day for years to take only what you’re […]

 Most people have a vision in their head of what they feel to be the ideal bedroom. Oftentimes that ideal includes a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet and a bathroom connected directly to the bedroom. While those desires are nice, they’re rarely reality. In most cases, simply fitting a king-sized bed is luxury enough for […]

 A good night’s sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, insufficient sleep can lead to a host of chronic health problems including diabetes, depression and obesity. The CDC’s “Sleep Hygiene Tips” lists a comfortable bed as an important element to sleeping well. Because a good […]

 Black or taupe, wine or white? “Transforming your home from ‘last year’ to ‘New Year’ with a new paint color is one of the most inexpensive and easiest ways to achieve quick design impact,” said Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute. “A gallon of paint and the right painting tools […]

For an item that’s utilized continuously and takes up a good portion of space in your kitchen, how often do you really think about your refrigerator? Probably not that much. Yet with increased attention on energy efficiency, it’s reasonable to expect that you’ll probably be in the market for a new refrigerator sooner rather than […]

 The best way to ensure long-lasting beauty, comfort and durability in your carpet is to vacuum it regularly, as it prevents soil from becoming embedded in the carpet’s pile. Depending on the type of carpet you have, you’ll want to use a vacuum with a rotating brush, a beater bar or suction only. If you […]

 (NewsUSA) – In the midst of today’s soft housing market, and during a time when saving money is top-of-mind, many homeowners are embarking on small, do-it-yourself improvement projects around the home instead of extensive overhauls or making the move to a new home. In fact, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry reports that many […]

 (NewsUSA) – In the midst of today’s soft housing market, and during a time when saving money is top-of-mind, many homeowners are embarking on small, do-it-yourself improvement projects around the home instead of extensive overhauls or making the move to a new home. In fact, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry reports that many […]