Archives for Home Improvement
Should We Boycott Home Depot?
Gay men and lesbians have a reputation of being major home improvement shoppers. You may not be surprised that some LGBT spend More on Home Improvements. So that is why…
Why Gays Spend More Money on Home Repairs
A few weeks ago I wrote about a study that said gays and lesbians spend more money on home repairs. I was full of questions - you can thank my…
Save Money on Summer Gardening Projects
How many of you have started summer gardens as a way to defray your family's grocery costs? James had some great tips for container gardening back in February. And I…
Why Do Queers Spend More on Home Improvements?
A national survey conducted by Target 10, an LGBT marketing agency based out of New York, gays and lesbians are more likely to spend money on home improvements than heterosexuals.…
Rethinking housing
I'm getting a new deck this summer. The fence in the back yard is falling down and desperately needs replacing, and my last attempt at making a patio in the…
Give and Take in Household Renovation Priorities
This spring our attic has been insulated. We're also getting new exterior doors for the front and side of our house. A new furnace and air conditioner, too.…
Debt-Free Renovation: Steps for Success
The reckoning has begun. Our kitchen is well on its way to completion '“ just the floors need to be done '“ and the bills have started to roll in.…
Countertop Chaos ‘“ Learning from our Mistakes
What should have been the simplest part of the whole renovation process turned out to be the most trying. Here are the lessons we have learned this week, and not…
4 Perks of Paying (a Little Bit) More
Right now, we're saving money by virtue of the fact that we're at a standstill with the renovations. It will take at least another week before the countertops arrives. Until…
4 Money Saving Tips for Homeowners
Implement these 4 ideas to help sell a house or upgrade a home without straining the household budget. Those Saving money is now back in vogue, especially when it applies…