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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 | 1 comment
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: Take a Home Inventory!
by Sarah on Thursday, September 9th, 2010 | 1 comment
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] -
Home Expert: 8 Tips for Including Universal Design in Your Home
by Kathy Passarette on Monday, September 6th, 2010 | 1 comment
8 TIPS FOR INCLUDING UNIVERSAL DESIGN IN YOUR HOME By Kathy Passarette of Creative Home Expressions and Buttoned Up’s Home Expert Universal design is the approach that all spaces, features, and aspects of all things designed be usable by, and marketable to, people of all ... [read more] -
Get Organized for Anything Mother Nature Sends Your Way This Summer
by Sarah on Monday, September 6th, 2010 | 1 comment
Almanacs and weather services have forecasted that we may be in for some severe weather this summer, whether you live in the Southeast, the Central Plains or the Southwest. And while those are just predictions, we implore you to get organices and get prepared now. We may never be able to predict with much accuracy when ... [read more]
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