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Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide
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Buy Tools for Home Improvement or Rent Them? Here’s How to Decide

Now that we’re deep in the throes of home improvement season, many people will inevitably face a big dilemma — deciding to rent tools versus buy them. Renting tools for maintenance, home improvements, and repair projects could end up being more cost-effective than purchasing them outright, but that’s not always the case.

And also, there are factors to consider beyond just cost. Ask yourself these questions to see what makes the most sense.

1. How many times will I use it?

Renting a tool might result in a lower credit card tab than buying it. But if you’re going to

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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023
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Five home improvement projects to take on in Summer 2023

Summer is the perfect time to tackle home improvement projects that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of your property.

With the sunny weather and longer days, you have the ideal conditions to complete projects efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore five home improvement projects to consider this summer, with a particular focus on heavy-duty tasks where you need help from professionals.

Basement Waterproofing

One of the most critical home improvement projects is basement waterproofing. Moisture infiltration in basements can lead to mold growth, structural damage, compromised indoor air quality and can even impact the value of your property. Waterproofing

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7 Reasons to Always Have Beautiful Flowers in Your Home
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7 Reasons to Always Have Beautiful Flowers in Your Home

As if we need a reason to indulge in flowers in our homes. We definitely don’t. But if you aren’t convinced that surrounding yourself with beautiful blooms is good for your home and also good for you- sharing a few reasons why you should go buy the flowers today.

It’s no secret that I’m a bit obsessed with flowers. From fresh to dried, or even faux, flowers bring a romantic feeling to your home, a burst of energy to a room, and always seem to have their own way of adding personality to a space. Over the years, I’ve shared

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Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure
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Unique & Charming Antique Work Bench Treasure

When I was growing up, I can remember my dad and grandpa working out in their workshops all the time. In the workshop my dad had, there was a rustic old wooden bench with lots of patina from over the years and I loved sitting on top of the bench to ‘help’ work on projects. My dad would give me scrap wood to cut with a hand saw, pound nails in and ‘build’ something fabulous while he worked on projects. I learned how to use tools early and watched how my dad built things and no doubt that helped me

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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage
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Beach Weekend View – French Country Cottage

Welcome to the Weekend View- this week, the view looked like sand and surf, family and fun.

Beach Getaways

My husband and I decided to take off for a few days this week for a little getaway. We were planning a bigger trip but pushed it back a bit for now. We have a family reunion at our house coming up quickly and lots of storm damage that hasn’t been cleaned up yet. So, we took a quick trip over to Capitola beach and stayed a couple of days for a staycation get away.

Capitola is such a beautiful beach

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The Best White Paint Color
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The Best White Paint Color

The ‘Best’ white paint color. It’s really more a personal choice and what fits your home. But we definitely have some favorites that have been on repeat for a while now. And since I always get so many questions about what color paint we have in our home, I thought I would share why I love the color and sheen about it again today.

The Best White Paint Color

There was a time back in the day when I went to Home Depot to grab paint chips to refresh the house. I grabbed probably 3 dozen different ones. I chose

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Is borrowing against your investments a good idea?
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Is borrowing against your investments a good idea?

One of the lesser-known benefits of a brokerage account is what’s called a portfolio line of credit, also known as a margin loan. With a portfolio line of credit your broker will lend you money against the value of your securities portfolio, using your stocks, bonds and funds as collateral for the loan. The larger your portfolio, the larger the amount you can borrow.

Here’s how a portfolio line of credit works and whether you should consider using one.

How a portfolio line of credit works

Many brokers allow their clients to take out a portfolio of lines of credit

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How to Create a Beautiful Mother’s Day Table Setting
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How to Create a Beautiful Mother’s Day Table Setting

Do you wonder how to create a magic filled beautiful setting that is easy to do but looks effortless? One that is perfect for a special occasion or an any day occasion? All things flower filled are my favorites when it comes to entertaining and setting a pretty table- and with Mother’s Day just around the corner-perfect for a lovely Sunday brunch with mom too.

How to Create a Mother’s Day Table Setting

Mother's Day table setting with flowers and vintage place settings

I have to be honest. I cannot believe it is already May. And already the first week in May with Mother’s Day just a few days away.

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