Home sweet home.
There are few things I dislike more than moving. Don't get me wrong — I love the opportunity to decorate a new space and experience a new home, but packing, organizing, cleaning, and unpacking are enough to keep me put in my old digs. I'd like to say I'm the kind of person who can't sit still and feels the need to put everything in its place immediately, but unfortunately, I'm not. Instead, my Read more
I'll be the first to admit that I am a bit of a real estate junkie. Zillow is my dirty little pleasure — I love searching the market in my neck of the woods as well as fantasizing about homes elsewhere. I'm also a bit hooked on real estate shows on TV. Ever wonder who grabs the free real estate catalogs at the grocery store? I do! Open house in my neighborhood this weekend? I'm there! There is Read more
Some people love living in old houses and apartment buildings, while others enjoy the ease of newer constructions. Do you live in a modern house or an older building? Source How Old Is Your House or Building? More than 50 years old 20 to 50 years old 10 to 20 years old Less than 10 years old Almost new! Other (tell me below) Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Political theater over whether or not to extend the 2% payroll tax holiday has overshadowed the fact that most workers can do more to reduce the amount of tax withheld from their paychecks than anything cooked up in Washington. The power-to-the-people ploy? Using a W-4 form to put an end to overwithholding from your paychecks. Read more
9 easy ways to reduce your home energy bill — Tecca What it's like being the new girl at work in 1941 — The Jane Dough The surprising facts about Valentine's Day — LearnVest Ways to save on your taxes — Real Simple Reap the rewards of good credit — Dailyworth 31 hidden networks that can help you land jobs — Wise Bread Find loyalty clubs that pay — AllYou Are you crossing the line Read more
According to a new study, 68 percent of new tablet owners spend more time getting to know their new gadget than getting it on with their significant other during the first few months of ownership. This "honeymoon phase" could be attributed to the fact that tablets are super portable and easy to use in multiple areas of the home, including the bedroom. Of course, tech overload in the boudoir isn't Read more
The 2012 Grammy Awards were all about Adele's major wins and the sad passing of Whitney Houston. After a kickoff from Bruce Springsteen, host LL Cool J led a prayer for Whitney and gave a look back at some of her stellar Grammys performances. Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt honored another late musical star, Etta James, with a song. Bonnie and Alicia also presented best pop solo performance to Adele Read more
My living room needed an overhaul, so recently we scraped together what we could to purchase two new sofas. They're my dream pieces, but their spare mid-century design screamed for a little adornment, and our investment left little in the way of a budget for throw pillows. Additionally, I forgot to account for the cost of what seemed to be simple decor items (often $100 or more) and the fact that Read more
Adele's music is a fusion of classic harmonies and modern sentiments, and her hair and makeup at the Grammys seem to be a reflection of a similar combination, with timeless crimson lips that would be at home on a New York runway or an episode of Mad Men, '60s-style winged eyeliner, and voluminous curls. Her music is the best kind of throwback, but can you say the same for her hair and makeup Read more
Have you done any decorating in your home lately? Laid down a new rug? Hung a Valentine's Day wreath? Integrated some new artwork? Whatever it is, I want to see it! Show off all of your shots of your home, both interior and exterior, in my group Su Casa, where readers can share snapshots and stories related to home decorating, crafts, organizing, and gardening. A Su Casa post could be anything Read more
