“Gleaming hardwood floors” sound great in real estate listings, but the reality of trying to keep them in good condition with kids, pets, and Central New York weather can prove stressful. Our 1918 home features a … Read More
Reader Jennifer writes: Thank you so much for all the wonderful tips and ideas on your website. I came upon your site when I was researching stained/leaded glass ideas and now I’m hooked! The window transformation … Read More
I don’t like to spend a lot of money on temporary items that I know I will want to change later, which is why after ripping out the carpeting in our hallway a long time ago, … Read More
Old houses are notorious for their lack of closets. We are fortunate that ours actually does have decent closet space in all but one of the bedrooms, including an enviable walk-in closet that one of my … Read More
One of the more difficult realities of being a parent living a frugal lifestyle is that time passes. Often we are forced to rethink our child rearing hopes and dreams as we realize that the years fly … Read More
The tiny bathroom downstairs was definitely a perk when we moved into our current home, after making do with just one bathroom in our old house. It really wasn’t much of a bathroom at all, though–just a … Read More