Follow Buttoned Up
home
-
Home maintenance: are you organized for the new season?
by Sarah on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 | No Comments
Now that summer is officially on its way, it is time to ensure your home stays well maintained. While a top to bottom inspection is required every spring and fall to check for any damage and prepare for the upcoming months, it is important to think of this as a year-round necessity. While it ... [read more] -
Tips for a successful (& stress-less) move
by Sarah on Friday, May 18th, 2012 | 3 comments
We've all done it, probably more than once. Whether it is coast to coast or down the street, Americans move and move a lot. According to the US Census Bureau, the average American changes houses once every five years. Given our nomadic tendencies, you'd think we'd have a system for minimizing headaches and maximizing efficiencies. Yet ... [read more] -
Get your house ready for winter: 10 things to do now
by Sarah on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 | No Comments
It’s hard to believe that the winter season is close upon us. But alas, within a few short weeks it will be here. Cooler months bring a unique set of challenges for homeowners, in particular: keeping it warm and keeping it safe from the elements. A good many people (us included) get overwhelmed just thinking about ... [read more] -
Savings Expert: Is Renting Better Than Buying?
by Amy Suardi on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 | 2 comments
Is Renting Better Than Buying? by Amy Suardi, of Fruga-Mama.com and Buttoned Up's Savings Expert I confess that I'm 40 -- whoops, make that 41 -- and I have yet to buy a house. Not that I don't want to. Lack of funds and a vagabond lifestyle have conspired to keep us writing those ... [read more] -
Get Organized for an Emergency: 5 Tips To Get Your Home Insurance Buttoned Up!
by Sarah on Monday, September 27th, 2010 | 3 comments
Homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance is a necessity; it covers you for unexpected occurrences ranging from robberies to fires. However, when it comes to assessing whether or not you have adequate coverage, the devil is in the details. For example, did you know that the majority of these plans do not cover floods or earthquakes ... [read more] -
Plan for Emergency to Ease Anxiety, Speed Recovery
by Sarah on Monday, September 13th, 2010 | 1 comment
Recent hurricanes battering the Caribbean and southern United States and another Sept. 11 commemoration remind us of our fragility and the importance of getting emergency plans buttoned up. September is National Preparedness Month, and it's time to get your home and family ready for any event. It can be difficult to overcome the natural inclination to ... [read more] -
Getting organized: how to take a home inventory
by Sarah on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 | 2 comments
Staying on top of all of your valuables is a difficult task. With hurricane, tornado and fire season coming up, however, it's a good time to take stock of exactly what you have in your home. Itemizing valuables isn't necessarily on the top of anyone's 'To Do' list, but when something unexpected happens, such as a ... [read more]
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
