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Should I hire a lawn service or not?

Some years we have a lawn service to help with the yard. Some years we don’t. This is definitely an on year. In making the decision to hire a person to mow the lawn, we considered several things. In the end, we feel the decision to pay someone else to do the job was a good one. 1. What does the yard look like? Our yard was an absolute mess. Weeds were taking over both the lawn and the flower beds. We couldn’t even keep up the two flower beds at the end of the driveway. The operative word here … Continue reading →

Rent or Buy: Our experience with home ownership

We bought a home mainly because we were always told that we should… not because it was right for us, but because it was expected of us. We were told that home ownership is important for stability of your family, real estate is always a good investment, and that owning a home would be cheaper than renting. I actually have a friend who used to argue these points with me so vehemently that I can’t even have the discussion with him any more. I understand that owning a home can be a really good investment. But I also understand that … Continue reading →

How to Get Your Finances in Control

If you feel as though your finances are out of control then you will want to read this post. I’ll walk you through some steps that you can take to figure out exactly where your money is going and how to stop it from flowing out of your door without your conscious consent. Getting your financial situation under control will help you live a better life and avoid being left with nothing. The first thing that you need to do to get your finances under control is to create a budget. No one really likes to make a budget. Not … Continue reading →

What is Grass Cycling?

How many of us conscientiously clear our yards of grass clippings when we mow the lawn? Maybe your mower has a bag or perhaps you carefully rake until the yard is nearly spotless. Some people use the clippings as a form of compost for gardens or flowerbeds, while others bag up grass clippings and other lawn debris and set them out with the trash. Not only do bags of lawn clippings take up more space in landfills, but they may also even be forbidden by some waste removal companies. At the same time, it may be a waste to toss … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: April 14 – 20

Well, there was quite a bit going on this week and there’s even more ahead. From a rat to an earthquake that rattled windows and nerves in several states to 4/20 a day set aside by pot users as some sort of “holiday,” we’ve had some unusual and interesting topics to discuss. Follow Mary Ann’s mouse adventures here. Let’s wish her luck in showing her uninvited guest to the door! *Mary Ann covered 4/20 (the pot “holiday”) in order to inform, certainly not to endorse it. While we may not like hearing about such things, it is better to be … Continue reading →

Will Your Home Sell in a Recession: Carrying Costs

Even in a bad housing market, a good home will sell and sell well. If you want to evaluate whether or not your home will give you a good return, you can review all of the factors that the real estate experts use when determining the likelihood of a good outcome. So far, we’ve covered location, durability, trends and even whether or not your town has sidewalks. All of these aspects of a home can influence its sale. If you missed any of those earlier articles, you can still read them through links at the end of this one. Now, … Continue reading →