Sarah Richardson Design Tips

If you've been wondering how to paint an open-concept home, or are looking for kitchen cabinets that inspire, you might want to check out Sarah Richardson's (of HGTV fame) webisode series. While Richardson is typically known for scouring flea markets and refurbishing vintage finds, this series of webisodes focuses on remaking a home with products you can find at a Big Box store. Despite the fact the series is sponsored by Lowes, there's not a lot of obnoxious Lowes promotion - you still get the helpful, inspiring and straight-up Richardson that you're used to. The webisodes started airing on October 19, and a new one will appear on Richardson's site every week until December 21. Happy decorating!

Who Owns Your House Anyway

While many of us call ourselves homeowners when we first sign a mortgage, the sad reality is that the bank usually owns more of our homes than we do - at least for the first number of years.

 

But paying down your mortgage quickly - with accelerated, lump sum and increased payments - can help you own your home years sooner.

If you've been taking these steps - or if you've had your mortgage for a number of years - you might want to check out this cool tool: http://www.whosmyhouse.com/en/.

It will help you figure out exactly what percentage of your home you own - and what part the bank still has a claim over. It even breaks it down according to rooms so, if you're just starting out, you may only own the equivalent of the bathroom or kitchen