Troubled Times. Global Meltdown. Get Expert Advice.
Posted by mmetz on March 7th, 2010
An electronic oscillator creates a repetitive electronic signal. A portmanteau holds your clothes on vacation. A parasol keeps you dry. Now does anyone know what a freezer does?
No it’s not a trick question. A freezer keeps things frozen. Easy, right? What most people don’t…
Posted by mmetz on March 1st, 2010
By now everybody has heard of the First Time Home Buyer tax credit, and to take advantage of the $8,000, you have to meet the April 30th deadline. What the government is now saying that your second time is almost as good as the first!
Now…
Posted by mmetz on February 7th, 2010
Being a good neighbor and community member really should be second nature for most people. For all of those teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical workers who are upstanding members of the community, do they get rewarded for their kindness? They do get…
Posted by gtong on January 26th, 2010
What’s the first thing you do when you first move in a home? It’s an exciting time, and maybe all you can think about is getting all your stuff inside. But wait! There are things you can do before you bring your first box into…
Posted by mmetz on January 13th, 2010
Brrrrrrrrrr!!! It seems every day is getting colder than the last. Unfortunately, this means as the temperature goes down, heating bills go up. You don’t have to get stuck paying a fortune to keep yourself warm, these tips will keep you toasty all winter without…
Posted by mmetz on January 10th, 2010
What are some of your favorite things to spend money on? Going to concerts? Eating out? Going to the Movies? Paying your utility bills?!? Of course you don’t want to pay bills, but you have to unless you don’t mind having the water, heat, or…
Posted by ecreal on December 20th, 2009
We could all use a little assistance now and then for things like washing dishes and jump-starting a car. How about some assistance making a down payment on a house? This might sound like a bigger favor than an extra hand with the dishes, but…
Posted by ecreal on December 16th, 2009
When you are looking to buy or rent a home, you have certain requirements. Whether you list of must-haves include cathedral ceilings or a finished basement, something it should always include is security. The last thing you want to come back to is a burglarized…
Posted by ecreal on December 15th, 2009
Finding the home of your dreams may be trickier than it seems. Besides thinking about location and the number of bedrooms, you also have to keep a keen eye out for clues to underlying problems in the condition of the home. Sometimes you can detect…
Posted by ecreal on December 12th, 2009
You are getting ready to bring home a bundle of joy. You have bottles, and diapers, and a crib, and everything they could possibly sell you at the baby store. You are ready for a child, but is your house? Many of the household items…