Finding Your Way Home

Book lovers understand the need for sufficient storage space for their favorite books. You want a place to celebrate the knowledge within and access what you need when you need it. But books take up a lot of space and are more likely to accumulate than dissipate. The best way to store and display books depends on several factors, including the size of your collection, the available space and personal preferences. Here are some ways you can store and display your books.

Use bookshelves

Are you thinking about remodeling your bathroom? Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire someone to complete the work for you, it can be wise to educate yourself about the most common mistakes so you can make an effort to avoid potential long-term headaches.

Here are some of the most expensive mistakes people commonly make as well as how you can take measures to avoid them:

Opting for DIY when a contractor is a better choice

If you don't clean your outdoor air conditioner unit often enough, debris will block the airflow and the unit will release it more slowly.  Then, the air conditioner will take longer to cool your home, forcing you to turn the temperature lower and lower.  Getting your air conditioner professionally cleaned is expensive, but you can do it yourself to save money! 

Gather the proper tools.

Anyone can be a victim of homeowner identity fraud, including wire, mortgage, and title insurance fraud. The financial implications can be damaging and long-lasting.

Use these tips to protect yourself from being scammed and defrauded.

Wire fraud

Wire fraud usually happens during the closing phase of a home purchase. Homebuyers are typically busy with their last-minute to-do lists and unwittingly become victims to wire fraud activity.

If your love of fall is synonymous with a love of all things pumpkin spice, you’re going to love these creative additions to everyday recipes you already know and love. Bust out your favorite brand of pumpkin spice—you’re going to need them for these traditional recipes with a twist.

If you’re a new pet owner and want to protect your place, there are a few things you can do to help keep your house in tip-top shape while your furry friend is potty training and learning the rules of their new home. Every new pet owner should have these four items on hand.

Clutter is the bane of a well-curated home. It’s all too easy to let unnecessary objects pile up in your home. These 10 items are so easy to say goodbye to, you won’t believe you ever let them stay in your home in the first place.

EXPIRED TOILETRIES

Makeup, lotions, and other toiletries can begin to harvest bacteria and simply go bad as time goes on. Toss expired or old items lurking in your bathroom drawer.

OLD SPICES