Power of Delayed Gratification

Good things do come to those who wait. It’s a very unpopular concept, especially in our commercial driven culture that screams-out for us to constantly spend now and pay later. As a culture we have grown so accustomed to living in debt that it seems normal. In fact, prior to World War II, only 2 […]

Refurb Madness

Decision to fix-up the house rather than move, some cash in-hand and a new Lowe’s opens within a mile of my house all makes for a very dangerous combination. We’ve developed a long list of projects and purchases for the house and it seems that I’m singlehandedly knocking stuff off the list everyday. Somewhere along […]

Making the Most of a Small House

With our oldest nearing official teen-hood, we debated whether to do some remodeling in our current location or relocate. Living in a house that is only a little over 1,200 square feet for five people, it’s tempting to think bigger would be better. After researching other options for residence in the area we’ve come back […]

 

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