While waiting for the snow to melt, I made a round on the backyard fence to make sure it was still up and there were no holes in it for the skunks to sneak in. Magdelin, the 5-month pup, does…
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A Fresh Start: Moving to a New City After a Low Point by Karyn Winrich (financial literacy info)
Life can be unpredictable. One day you may feel on top of the world, and the next you may feel like you’re in the depths of despair. But no matter how low things get, it’s important to remember that there…
Homes Generally Appreciates
Let’s keep it simple, homes generally appreciates. Home buying is the biggest purchase of your life. Living in your home for years raising your family then selling is the norm and you will make a profit when it’s time to…
Murphy Beds
Murphy Beds are beds that fold up against a wall or in a cabinet when not in use. It is a great idea for a small room like an office or a bedroom that you want multiple uses out off.…
Incorporate These Tips Into Your Home Renovation
by Karyn Winrich (financial-literacy.info) Are you thinking about renovating your home? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Renovations can be a great way to make your home more comfortable and functional, but they can also be time-consuming and…
Paint Color Trends for 2023
Paint color trends over the last few years have been going back to the warm hues of the 50s. Interestingly they come from the outdoors: dark greens to reddish sands. Some ideas being shared are warm greens that create cozy…
2023 All-American Flower Selection Winners
2023 All American Flower Selection Winners are: Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy is the first AAS Winner for a coleus. A compact plant with coral and green serrated leaves is great for containers. Holds its colors well in sun but…
Generator for your Home
With the last blizzard, we had that left some people without power, maybe it is time to think about investing in a generator for your home. The ideal generator for the whole house is called a standby generator. This will…
House Hunting
By Karyn Winrich financial-literacy.info Need to Move While Starting a New Business? It Can Be Done! Starting a new business is a huge undertaking, and without having to move at the same time, which can make the whole process even…
All American Selections of 2023
All American Selections of 2023 winners are judged on toughness, disease resistance, and uniqueness from many varieties. Here are the vegetable winners: Starting with Pepper Cayenne Wildcat F1 a cayenne pepper with thicker walls than other varieties. Produces a sweet,…
7 Common Real Estate Document Problems
7 Common Real Estate Document Problems By Karen Winrich @ Financial Literacy (financial-literacy.info) Buying a home might seem like a test of your patience — if you’re tired of touring multiple homes, talking to your agent, and juggling the influx…
Wood Deck looking Old and Rough
Is that wood deck looking old and rough going into winter? It might be time now to refresh the look of your tired deck by staining or painting. Staining is by far the easiest method to use. Stains come in…
Resin Surfacing has Become Popular Recently
Resin surfacing has become popular recently after coming over from England and Ireland. This is a process of mixed colored gravel with epoxy for driveways, paths, and patio surfaces. They provide good traction when wet, the water through (depending on…
Wood Cooking
There is nothing like using wood when you are grilling. Wood cooking goes back to the stone age. Now it has become an art. Using different types of woods gives different flavors to what you are cooking or smoking. Like…
Winterburn in Evergreens
I am getting a few evergreen questions with similar problems. My tree is an arborvitae that is turning brown on the south side. What is happening? It may be winterburn in evergreens. The fancy term is winter desiccation. A lot…