Empty Nest Egg

Where did you live when you were first starting out? I’ll bet it wasn’t quite the Taj Mahal.

Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin — and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.

Who are we to deny our offspring those same pleasures?CONTINUE READING >>

Where did you live when you were first starting out? I’ll bet it wasn’t quite the Taj Mahal.

Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin — and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.

Who are we to deny our offspring those same pleasures?CONTINUE READING >>

5 Reasons to Build a Really Small House

You’ve probably heard of the tiny house craze. In fact, building your own home, but building it really small, might be just what you’re looking for. Without further ado, here are five reasons to build a really small house… CONTINUE READING >> 

You’ve probably heard of the tiny house craze. In fact, building your own home, but building it really small, might be just what you’re looking for. Without further ado, here are five reasons to build a really small house… CONTINUE READING >> 

Maintaining Your Property Expands Value

If you’ve chosen a well-built home in a good neighborhood, and you do your best to maintain that home, there’s a high likelihood it will increase in value… CONTINUE READING >> 

If you’ve chosen a well-built home in a good neighborhood, and you do your best to maintain that home, there’s a high likelihood it will increase in value… CONTINUE READING >> 

Delve Deeper: Tags

Tips for Smart Living

Smart living does not only refer to a frugal lifestyle. It also means adapting ways that will add tranquility and convenience to your life. Here are some smart tips that you need to know… CONTINUE READING >> 

Smart living does not only refer to a frugal lifestyle. It also means adapting ways that will add tranquility and convenience to your life. Here are some smart tips that you need to know… CONTINUE READING >> 

The Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House in Moline, Illinois

This was the home of John Deere’s son Charles, who followed his father as head of the company.

Each room was more amazing than the next, but it was the library that made our jaws hit the floor… CONTINUE READING >> 

This was the home of John Deere’s son Charles, who followed his father as head of the company.

Each room was more amazing than the next, but it was the library that made our jaws hit the floor… CONTINUE READING >>