We made our own wall paint! No for real. It’s called limewash paint. It’s super safe, earth-friendly, and only has three ingredients: Lime, Pigment, and Water. I did not know that making wall paint was a thing you could do, but we did it and we loved it! We loved …
Read More »Tips for making builder cabinets look custom
I’m nearing the end of my latest room makeover and I’m SO happy with how it looks! Just one more big project and a few small ones to complete before the final reveal! You can read about all of the big changes to our mud/laundry room storage situation here. Here’s …
Read More »The Big Move: My husband and I are planning to give our daughter a home for Christmas. Are we making a mistake?
‘The Big Move’ is a new MarketWatch column seeking to answer questions about navigating the world of real estate. Do you have a question about buying or selling a home? Do you know where your next move should be? Email Jacob Passy at jpassy@marketwatch.com. Dear MarketWatch, My husband and I are …
Read More »4 Must-Know Tips for Making Self-Storage Work for You
Are you running out of space in your office or home? Both long and short-term self-storage is a better way to free up some space in your home and the office. To ensure that you are keeping everything safe, you will have to follow a few tips. Follow the self-storage …
Read More »What you should consider while you are making a repair in the apartment
Repair and redevelopment of an apartment is a troublesome and costly affair in itself. And not everyone can afford to hire a designer. Often you have to do everything yourself, but, of course, in this case, the layman is not immune to mistakes. Owners of a small area often tend …
Read More »Outside the Box: When can I start making charitable donations from my IRA?
Q: I turn 70½ this year so I was going to start making my charitable donations from my IRA but now I hear the magic age for required distributions is 72 so I’ll have to wait. I still work some. Is it true that the law now allows me to …
Read More »Making a 2 Tiered Kitchen Basket Stand
Pin Share Tweet How to take a 3 tiered metal stand and create a 2 tiered kitchen basket tray stand. I am going to show you what I semi-handmade over the weekend. My goal was to add a little bit of fall decor in the way of texture and organizing …
Read More »Making a 2 Tiered Kitchen Basket Stand
Pin Share Tweet How to take a 3 tiered metal stand and create a 2 tiered kitchen basket tray stand. I am going to show you what I semi-handmade over the weekend. My goal was to add a little bit of fall decor in the way of texture and organizing …
Read More »The Moneyist: My late husband did not see his son in 30 years. Should I mail his son photos and other memorabilia — and risk him making a claim on his estate?
Dear Moneyist, My late husband had not seen his son in over 30 years. He and his son’s mother decided on her receiving a larger share of assets in lieu of child support. He did see his son a few times a year for the next several years, but contact …
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