Saving for your first home down payment? I remember when my husband and I put $20,000 down on our first home in 2014. It seemed like a massive chunk of money. Our home has appreciated significantly since 2014 and now we're in the process of selling it for potentially a $100,000 profit. If you're dreaming about your first home but don't know how to save for one, here are stories from 6 real couples who saved … [Read more...] about The Best Home Down Payment Savings Plan for Couples
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7 DIY Garage Workshop Ideas
We used to have a three car garage that had a custom built workshop and a home gym. You see we lived in a super low cost of living area so we we're able to afford a large home. Now that we've moved to the city we couldn't even afford a house with a garage! We're back to dreaming about garage workshops again. Are you in the market for a garage workshop too? When it comes to your garage workshop, organization is … [Read more...] about 7 DIY Garage Workshop Ideas
11 She Shed Ideas that will Make You Want One
She-shed. It’s not a curse word. It's sometimes a tongue-twister. Try saying she-shed five times fast and see what happens. But it is always a retreat. What is a she-shed? A retreat. That’s really the only solid definition of a she-shed. A retreat you can call your own. After that, it can be anything. A she-shed is your crafting corner. It’s your quiet place to curl up with your latest book. It’s … [Read more...] about 11 She Shed Ideas that will Make You Want One
How to Clean Smelly Ballet Flats & Keep Them Looking Fresh
Summer is here and that means ballet flats are getting sweaty and gross. You know exactly what I'm talking about! You leave for work with perfectly clean flats and come home with sweaty (and slightly stinky) feet. I hate wearing ballet flats that are way past their time but I also hate having to buy new flats too often. Here are 10 ways to take care of your flats so you can wear them longer and keep … [Read more...] about How to Clean Smelly Ballet Flats & Keep Them Looking Fresh