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New year, new you am I right? With all the talk about climate change over the past year, I’m motivated to get a bit more serious about making our world a better place. If you’ve been keeping up with our blog this year, you know that I have been replacing the products in my home little by little. I’ve been making the switch from products with harmful chemicals to products that are eco-friendly. Last week I realized I’ve replaced everything I possibly can with green products. Now it’s time to move on to another big issue-WASTE. In this blog post, I’m going to share a few ways you can help save the planet without making your life more complicated. Let’s take an eco-friendly journey, shall we?
Hello there Welcome back to the House to Home blog! This is our third installment for a Wish List series and today’s subject is a big one for me. If you’re new to the blog, let me just fill you in: I have four dogs. Obviously, a backyard is a priority for me but not every backyard is the same. It has to check all of my boxes before I commit. My husband and I just bought our first home last year and our backyard is one of our favorite things about our house. Read on to find out why.
The Best, Easy Dinner Solution:
Whew! We are busy people especially throughout the holiday season. On top of our busy schedules there is less day light this time of year, so our full days seem to go by quicker. For many, including me, this can mean depleted energy and definite lack of motivation to take care of mundane tasks, like making weeknight dinners. I’m here to share with you my favorite quick dinner that not only pleases everyone in the family but makes the absolute best leftovers. This recipe is a standard at our home and has quickly become commonplace at my friends’ homes. I hope that this easy dinner option helps get you through busy times now and throughout the year—leaving you more time to enjoy your home and those in it; thus, making your house your home.
Home Safety When Home for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again, the interstates, airports, and train stations are packed with people travelling to be with friends and family. Many people say, “I’m heading home” but what about the place where they live most of the time, their home? There are steps that can be taken to ensure that this home remains intact and protected even while the homeowner is away. Some of these preventative measures require a little bit of planning but others can be done as you and your suitcases are heading out the door.
Ask an expert: An Underwriter
When going through the process of getting approved for mortgage financing, the most stressful and seemingly longest phase is when the loan is in the hands of an underwriter. This is the final step prior to the loan being approved or denied—ahhh! Talk about pressure! But by understanding what an underwriter is doing and some common yet avoidable things that hold up getting a “clear to close” your mind may be put at ease. So, we will ask an expert, one of our veteran Underwriters, Dawn Rhoden, what she wishes more people knew and what tips she wants to share!
On Your Wishlist: For Your Kitchen Rental kitchens, all of them leave something to be desired—style, space, or storage—and sometimes it is all three. I remember my days of apartment living; no counter space, old appliances, minimal storage, and that is just the functionality of it! I’m confident that every renter would like to change at least one thing about their kitchen—what is on your kitchen wish list? Is it one of the items we have included below?
What your House wants for the Holidays I’m sure by now you’ve made your list for Santa and checked it twice, but have you thought about what you are gifting your house this Holiday season? Yes, I’m serious, your house deserves a little something too! Luckily, I’ve put together a list of the perfect gifts for your home. Don’t just treat yourself this holiday season, treat your house!
Every renter has a mental picture of their dream home in their head. For me, I’d love to have a mudroom where I can clean off my dogs before I let them into my house and a big garage to park my car in for the winter months.
Why is my Credit Karma score different?
It is likely that you have seen the hilarious advertisements for Credit Karma; like the commercial featuring a couple whose neighbor loves wind chimes or the terrible roommate trying to become the latest internet sensation. The premise behind these advertisements is that by monitoring your credit score on Credit Karma you will be in a better position to move into better living conditions. It is true that improving your credit could open more financing options when applying for a mortgage.
