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To make your garage storage space work for you, there must be a viable plan in order to organize and still have a place to park your car. The garage has long been the last bastion of dumping ground, sometimes housing items from past generations. Indeed the human race can be curious creatures and ...

One man's junk is another man's treasure, or so says the legacy of the yard sale. The purpose of holding your own yard sale is not necessarily to pawn off junk, but rather generate a good revenue from items you are no longer using. To hold an effectual yard sale, you need to start with a little b...

One man's junk is another man's treasure, or so says the legacy of the yard sale. The purpose of holding your own yard sale is not necessarily to pawn off junk, but rather generate a good revenue from items you are no longer using. To hold an effectual yard sale, you need to start with a little b...

Although all in one washer dryer combo units have been available for quite some time in Europe, they have only recently been introduced in the United States. European all in one washer dryers let you wash and dry clothes in the same unit. Simply put the clothes in the washer dryer unit, add deter...

If you are buying a home in Texas, it is important that you learn what the Texas home inspection process entails. Home inspectors check the basic features of a home, including the structure, plumbing, electricity, roof, and basement or crawlspace. Home inspectors in Texas are certified by the sta...

If you are buying a new home, you absolutely need to have it inspected. A home inspection can save you from buying a home that needs more repairs than you can afford to make. Home ownership is a big step. A home inspection can save you from making a big mistake. No matter how much you love a hous...

Getting a new dog is exciting, but it is important that you take care of some important practical matters before you bring your new family member home. An untrained puppy or young dog can be destructive. If you plan ahead, however, you can minimize the damage to your home, and help keep your dog ...

Homeowners who are considering defaulting on their mortgage need to carefully consider the pros and cons. They should also consider meeting with a lawyer who specializes in financial issues. As strategic defaults increase, more homeowners who feel overwhelmed by their mortgage situation are consi...

If you want to take charge of your credit, you need to understand how the four different types of credit work, and how they affect your credit rating. Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your finances. Understanding the four types of credit will allow you to make smart financial decis...

A strategic default specifically refers to when a homeowner stops making payments on a home not because they cannot afford to make the payments, but because they believe continuing to pay on their mortgage is not in their financial best interests. Most strategic defaults occur when an individual'...