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How to Tip Home Service Providers

by Mary Ann Romans

28 Dec 2008 08:11 PM

'Tis the season for the end of year tipping. In general, you should probably tip anyone who has provided good service to you in your home throughout the year. This includes people such as trash collectors, paper deliverers, and even postal delivery (although some rules apply).

Should You Get A Home Equity Loan?

by Mary Ann Romans

03 Oct 2008 08:22 AM

If you have built up a good amount of equity in your home, you might be considering taking out a home equity loan, but is this a good idea? First, think of a home equity loan, also sometimes called a home equity line of credit as an investment tool.

Getting Ready for Guests

by Mary Ann Romans

02 Oct 2008 04:22 PM

With the holidays only a month or two away, now is the perfect time to make sure that you are ready for guests, whether invited or unexpected. You can make your guests feel at home not matter whether you have a complete guest suite or just an air mattress. Here are some tips on becoming prepared.

Are You Taking Advantage of Your Neighborhood?

by Mary Ann Romans

23 Sep 2008 02:49 PM

I was born and raised in New York City. Despite that fact, I didn't visit the Empire State Building until I was well into adulthood. Some friends from out of town visited and wanted to see it. To this day, I still have not gone to the Statue of Liberty.

Having the Hang Out Home

by Mary Ann Romans

22 Sep 2008 01:23 PM

The other day, a parent of one of the neighborhood kids came by looking for his four-year-old son. They had an errand to run and he needed to collect the little boy. "It looks like you have the hang out house!" he said. Having the hang out house can be a mixed blessing.

The Mommy Sense of Hearing

by Mary Ann Romans

17 Sep 2008 11:27 AM

As I help my preschool daughter put on her dress, I hear a loud crash in the dining room where my toddler is coloring. Instantly, I can identify the most probable source of the noise. After a few years of mom-hood, you learn to distinguish various noises to figure out what is going on.

New Rule Closes the Loophole with the "Do Not Call List"

by Mary Ann Romans

04 Sep 2008 01:33 PM

Don't you hate it when unwanted telemarketing messages invade your home? We get at least two or three a week. Funny, because I thought being on the official "Do Not Call" list would eliminate unwanted telemarketing calls.

Do You Have a Room of Your Own?

by Mary Ann Romans

28 Jul 2008 08:42 AM

In your home is there a place that is meant just for you? Do you have a room of your own? Having a room of your own is coming back into popularity. It can be a space to relax, to read, to craft or just to be.

Family Home Evening

by Mary Ann Romans

27 Jul 2008 03:01 PM

Do you have a regular Family Home Evening? This could be anything from a time of religious study to getting together to watch Shark Week. A family home evening is a way to reconnect with the members of your family.

Got Rotten Neighbors? Check on Rottenneighbor.com

by Mary Ann Romans

27 Jun 2008 12:11 PM

Before you make that move to a new home, you might want to check out the neighborhood. Now I am not talking about doing the standard research that any real estate agent gives you; you know the info on school systems and median household income. While those things may be important.



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