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The Care and Feeding of the Compound Bow

The key to having a successful hunt is to have a well-maintained bow. You don't want something to snap or break while you're drawing back at that 12 point buck. The first thing you should do before you head out to the hunting cabin is to thoroughly ins... Read >

From Sale to Sold: Tips on Bringing Your Home up to Market Snuff

In order to sell your home in today's market you must strive to put your home's "best face forward". This doesn't necessarily mean having to embark on huge renovations. But it does mean some elbow grease and and eye for detail as you go about getting yo... Read >

Meandering Thru The Mortgage Maze - Part 2.

In Part 1 a general understanding of mortgages was explored. Part 2 investigates the many different types of mortgages which can generally be classified into two groups: changeable and static. Static allows you to budget more effectively as you know the ... Read >

Meandering Thru The Mortgage Maze - Part 1

Not all mortgages are created equal; this seems to be one lesson that we have all learnt in the last two years, even if only indirectly. For those who have suffered through an unpaid mortgage and lost a home, the importance of small print need not be fur... Read >

Make Your Own Bed Canopy

A canopy bed is a luxurious choice for the dedicated sleeper. However, you may already have a perfectly good bed. Also, canopies for your bed can be expensive and hard to find in the right color for your decorating scheme. The solution is, of course, to m... Read >

6 Fitness Purchases for the Home

You've already spent a significant amount on your home and your car, gas is costing more and you really don't want to spend $50 a month on a gym on top of all of this. So what's a health-conscious person to do? The answer is hie thee to your local... Read >

Getting Your Home Upfront

If you could second guess the minds of potential buyers, you would be a long way to securing an offer. Knowing what it was that drew the buyer to view your home would help but this is usually impossible to gauge. However, if you have a unique or luxur... Read >

Bathrooms Bait Buyers

There's nothing like some old fashioned decadence to pull the buyers to your home! A new bathroom in your house can include all the luxuries you've ever wanted, and it is not really such an expensive improvement to incorporate into your home. It is ... Read >

How to Relax at the Cabin

So, you're heading out to the family cabin/cottage and you're on a mission to relax. First off, pat yourself on the back for taking some time to take care of you! And next, before you set off into the wild blue yonder, think about these approaches that'll... Read >

The Thrifty Cabin: How to Spruce up Your Get-Away on a Budget

Your cabin may represent many things to you - a place to get away from it all, to have a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of things. Of course, although you may not want to be dishing tons of funds into decorating your cabin, you probably want... Read >

Get Out From Under That Dark Cloud

It seems that every day we read another story about the demise of the housing market and the failing U.S. economy. Let's face it, bad news makes headlines quicker than the good stuff. Unfortunately this proliferation of doom and gloom has helped to create... Read >

The Girl Guide's Map to Home Renovations: Be Prepared!

Deciding to renovate your house can be an enormous decision - and not one that should be taken lightly. After all, we are talking about invested funds, and in most cases, lots of it! So, don't jump into such an extensive project without first following th... Read >

Buying Island Real Estate.

Is island life for you? Or is having an island getaway for you? Both questions would entail completely different lists of pros and cons. For investment purposes, island homes tend to hold their value, as land is obviously at a premium on an island! Th... Read >

Bicycle Realtors: The Next Generation in Real Estate Marketing?

They're mean. They're green. And they're going to help you buy your next house. There are a growing number of realtors who are taking green home buying to the next step and using bicycles to show their clients potential places to hang their helmets. ... Read >

Buying a Condo-Who's Running The Show?

When buying a condo, we are all seduced by the decor, the ambiance, the view, and other visual effects, when we should really be checking something else that is not visual! The Home Owners Association (HOA) often plays a very nondescript part in the w... Read >