One of the biggest causes for divorce or separation is money. So, it’s one of the things that you really have to figure out early in a relationship or marriage. The default seems to be that couples share a joint account. That is not and never is how we have operated – we keep our …
New Homeowners
Sometimes my friends ask me for decorating advice. Usually it’s right after they have moved to a new place or go through some sort of life change that makes them decide that they finally want to make their apartment or home feel more like them. The biggest question that I get is Where do I begin? …
Interested in hanging a staircase gallery wall? Here’s how we did it and why we didn’t wait for the walls to be painted first! I am usually fast to get to projects. I make a list and I don’t sit around and talk about it – I jump in and do it! Though we had …
If you are planning on buying a house and moving, you probably know that it is really expensive. While you might be focused on budgeting for a down payment and closing costs, you also need to consider moving costs. Aside from actual movers, here is a list of actual unexpected expenses that we or friends have …
So, you just moved into a new house. How exciting! If you are anything like me, you want to immediately start decorating and making the space feel more like you. Well, before you jump in too far, I want to tell you to take a breath. In my experience, the biggest mistake that a new …