Jul 1st 2010 4:32PM
Sometimes the best things for your apartment come free – or at least cheaply. U.S. News and World Report fills us in on the "21 Things You Should Never Buy New," including several items that we think all penny-pinching renters must be aware of. Best of all, summertime is a great season for finding deals and steals... Continue Reading »
May 17th 2010 4:00PM
It makes sense that a book titled "Be Thrifty: How to Live Better With Less" is selling for an affordable $14.99 in paperback. Editors Pia Catton and Califia Suntree are business journalists who interviewed over 100 experts -- home improvement and real estate investment experts included -- about how to live well during... Continue Reading »
Feb 18th 2010 4:40PM
The trend toward "living small" is on the brink of getting very, very big. Not only is the average home size shrinking, there are more small home devotees, and more small home options available than ever before. So it should come as no surprise there are ever-bigger numbers of "loud and proud" people choosing to live in... Continue Reading »
Nov 9th 2009 3:00PM
You now have more competition for that vintage sofa you've been eying at Goodwill. According to Brandweek, a recent study revealed the recession's causing a rise in popularity of second-hand goods. Sixty-seven percent of the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops' members polled said their sales increased an... Continue Reading »
