If youre considering a safe room in your next home, these are the latest features you should know about… These arent simply steel-lined closets behind trap doors, but rather, fully fortified luxury accommodations that can seamlessly blend in with the rest of a residence. Safe rooms deliver peace of mind. Cutting-edge safe rooms can protect […]
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Online Shopping Safety Tips
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3 Tips to Maximize Space in an Urban Home
Here are three tips to maximize space in your urban home. Hidden Features Make the most of your space by including hidden features that can transform a room. A casual seating area can quickly become a media room with a pop-up television that emerges from a cabinet or a projector thats hidden in the ceiling. […]
5 Features of a Luxury Garage
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Getting the Most Out of Your Child's 529 Plan to Pay for College
State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a childs college education. Opening an investment account when theyre young and contributing to it regularly and basically forgetting about it until theyre ready to go to college is one way to deal with it. The money is usually invested in mutual funds, so parents […]
4 Reasons Your Home Needs a Smart Faucet
Here are a few reasons to incorporate smart faucets into your home design… Hands-Free Control From motion-activated to voice control faucets linked to your smart home system, the hands-free control is a lifesaver. Precise Dispensing Forget about measuring cups! Just say the amount of water you need”and the faucet will dispense it. Usage Monitoring Some […]
How to Dispute Credit Report Errors
If youve checked your credit reports lately for errors, congratulations! Thats a smart first step to improving your credit score, which can make getting approved for home loans and credit cards, along with getting the best interest rates, a lot easier. Errors can be as simple as a misspelled name, wrong phone number or address, […]
Prioritizing Your Debt Payments
If youre in debt up to your eyeballs, or at least up to your waist, it can be hard to see which debts should be paid first. The creditor that screams the loudest may not be the best one to repay first. Some debts should take precedence over others because they can have worse consequences. […]
Luxe Countertop Options for Your Kitchen
Here are four striking countertops that will up the style factor in your kitchen… Sintered Stone Sintered stone combines the classic look of natural stone with all the benefits of a durable, man-made surface. Soapstone Whether youre going for a traditional or modern look, this natural stone works well in a variety of styles. Caesarstone […]
Should Kids Have Smartphones?
Nowadays, it seems like just about everyone has a smartphone. Even young kids want them, and parents receive conflicting advice on whether phones are appropriate for children. Smartphones have advantages for kids, but there are potential pitfalls that parents need to take seriously. Benefits of Smartphones Having a smartphone is an easy way for families […]