The Many, Many Uses of WD-40 – Who Would Have Thought?!

By admin on Aug 30, 2008, in Frugal Tip, Homemaking Top WD-40 Uses for Moms A post on a message board gave 45 uses for WD-40. Some look suspicious, so I looked them up on Snopes (a site to expose urban legends–the place to go to check out the outrageous email everyone sends you). Sure … Continued

Home ownership will still be relevant, necessary in future

By Bud Cortner Today, Realtors from across the country are gathering on the steps of Capitol Hill to tell members of Congress that home ownership matters – to people, to communities and to America.Why now? Because despite the heated rhetoric of an election year, Realtors remain focused on home ownership, housing and real estate issues.We … Continued

Inexpensive Home Improvements For You To Consider

There are ways to achieve home improvement without breaking the budget. Here are some things to think about.By Anna WoodwardHome improvement can be achieved without totally blowing the budget. Most people are a bit more careful about where and how they spend their hard-earned money. Gone are the days when home equity was rising so … Continued

The Best Ways to Reduce Utility Bills

By E.R. Bingham, eHow ContributorIn today’s tough economy, it can be challenging to find ways to save money and still live comfortably. If you own home or live in an apartment that does not include utilities in the monthly rent, these gas and electric bills can take a big chunk out of your monthly income. … Continued

Home Prices Rose in Kansas, Fell in Wichita in Q1

By John Stearns – Reporter- Wichita Business Journal Kansas ranked seventh among the states for house price appreciation in the first quarter, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted house price index released Wednesday, May 23rd.The index showed a 3.16 percent improvement in prices in Kansas from a year ago. Prices were up … Continued

10 Home Improvements You’re Wasting Time and Money On

By Jason NotteWant a summer home improvement project? Dig a big hole on your property, throw a bunch of money in it, throw a match in and bury it once the flames subside.This is basically what a select, wrongheaded number of Americans do every year when they see the sun peek out in June and … Continued

Do The Fixer-Upper Math

Do The Fixer-Upper Mathby Joe LaneRenovating homes has gotten a boat load of publicity over the past few years as a great way for prospective real estate investors to make great money over a short period of time. Hopefully, you’ve taken that message with a grain of salt as renovations can often take a lengthy … Continued

So Long, Stainless: Whirlpool Introduces a New Finish For Premium Kitchens

By Keith BarryThe stainless steel appliance hegemony has ended.On Monday, Whirlpool introduced a new premium exterior finish that they call “White Ice.” With clean lines, silver accents and streamlined controls, the new collection’s refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and microwave are a departure from the flash and glitz of stainless steel and its many lookalikes. In fact, the … Continued

Thinking of Remodeling? 10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home By Katie Adams | Investopedia.comIn a dour housing market, wouldn’t it be nice to know that your remodeling project would pay off when you went to sell the property? Remodeling Magazine evaluated the top remodeling projects, how the cost-to-value has changed since the housing market implosion, and … Continued