Cleaning your home doesn’t have to be complicated — not when you have a plan. (DepositPhotos) Are you ready for spring cleaning, but feeling overwhelmed? These 5 house-cleaning tips will save you time and energy — and they might even make some chores fun! Purchase all the cleaning products you’ll …
Read More »Capitol Report: House set to pass $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package today, but Kentucky Republican’s move may delay voting
The House on Friday debated a $ 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package to help the U.S. economy cope with the pandemic, and while the chamber is expected to pass the massive bill it may be through a slower voting process because of a Republican congressman’s objections. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …
Read More »Capitol Report: Pelosi predicts House will pass $2 trillion coronavirus bill with ‘strong bipartisan vote’
Mark Wilson/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday predicted speedy passage for a $ 2 trillion economic package aimed at cushioning the effects of the coronavirus on Americans, as she planned a vote for Friday. “I feel certain that we will have a strong …
Read More »Capitol Report: Lawmakers and White House agree to $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill after marathon negotiations
Senior lawmakers and members of the Trump administration early Wednesday came to an agreement on a massive stimulus measure to try to keep Americans whole as the economy shuts down due to the coronavirus. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are done. We have a deal,” White House aide Eric Ueland announced …
Read More »8 Easy, Eco-Friendly House Cleaning Tips
You might be surprised how much you can clean with baking soda, white vinegar and some lemons. Ready to do some spring cleaning? Here are 8 eco-friendly house cleaning tips to clean, disinfect and wipe away the winter mess. All-Purpose Cleaner: Slice up some lemons, place them in a bowl …
Read More »5 Advantages of Adding a Deck to Your House
Installing a deck to the home may seem like a substantial project to take on, but it can be very cost-effective and when you consider the long-term advantages it provides, it greatly outweighs your initial investment. Once you’ve deliberated that it is time for adding a deck to your house, …
Read More »Buying a House: What to Check Before Making an Offer
Buying a house always comes with risk. These simple tips can help first-time homebuyers even before they make an offer and spend money on an inspector. (DepositPhotos) Buying a house naturally comes with risk, and hiring a qualified home inspector is the best way to lower your chances of buying …
Read More »The Moneyist: My stepfather and mother pooled resources to buy a home. My mom died in 2003 and he just passed away. His kids are selling their house — am I entitled to anything?
Dear Moneyist, My mother was married to our stepfather for 20 years. She died in 2003. We’ve always had a great relationship with my stepfather and it continued until his passing a few months ago. The house that they lived in was bought with the proceeds from two homes they …
Read More »St. Martin House: Fireplace Decisions
One of the renovation challenges we’re trying to figure out at the moment is how we should handle the fireplaces at the St. Martin house. There are currently two existing fireplaces with mantels — one is on the ground floor in the living room (pictured above), and one is on …
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