Homeownership – Renting vs. Owning – What Makes Sense for You

The decision to rent or buy a home is very important. As much as everybody wants to own their own home, sometimes it's just not the right time. This article discusses the times when it may not be beneficial to own a home, but also discusses the advantages to owning a home, in order to help you make an informed decision.

MoistureShield vs TimberTech Composite Decks

Thinking about getting a composite deck? We are, too. If you want to compare TimberTech and MoistureShield decking reviews, start here! See what I've learned about the similarities and differences between MoistureShield and TimberTech decks. See which one we are leaning toward right now and why.

Lessons Learned: How To Buy Furniture At Retail Stores AND Get The Best Deal

There will come a time when you have to purchase new furniture. Sofas wear out beyond repair, slipcovers cannot hold together a failing frame, chairs will give way, and tables will be damaged beyond repair. You could buy used furniture on consignment or at thrift stores, but sometimes, you just want new. Here are some furniture buying tips that I recently learned firsthand.

Log Homes On Center Hill Lake

We drove to Center Hill Lake -- near Smithville, Tennessee -- this past weekend. We wanted to see how many log homes have been built in the area. We also wanted to see how the lake lots on Center Hill Lake compare to the lake lots on Dale Hollow Lake. Here are some of the log homes we saw.