Blogs in Category: Home & Auto

Most of the people are sentimentally attached with some of their belongings, and find it really difficult to part with them. These belongings evoke the memories of a beautiful time or event and remind you of the persons in them. It is advisable to store these beautiful and special mementos safely forever. This article is a collection of practical suggestions for storing your keepsakes in an organized manner.

When you think about used car scams, you probably think most often about getting scammed by the used car salesperson. While many used car salespeople are honest and hardworking, there are enough shady ones out there to have created the stereotype in the first place. Yet, it’s not only when buying a car you need to be cautious. If you’re thinking about selling your used car on your own, there are some risks, too. While the best way to avoid a scam when selling your car is to trade in at a dealership, there will be times when you’d rather sell outright. Here are some of the more common scams you could run into when selling your car:

As the weather gets warmer and the days grow longer, it's only natural to want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Your urban backyard can become the haven you escape to at the end of a long workday or your favorite place to entertain guests. Turning a ho-hum backyard into one that's inviting, fun and relaxing doesn't have to cause you to go broke. These money-saving tips can help you create an outdoor living space that allows you to dine, socialize and relax in the backyard of your dreams by taking full advantage of sales, discounts, coupons and smart shopping.

The joys of spring are upon us and the promise of sunshine makes each day that little more special. The flowers are blossoming, the trees are flourishing and the sky is bright and blue. It’s this time of year when people across the world are taking big steps to get their homes into tip-top condition, ready to make the most of all that spring and summer has to offer! Here is a super springtime clear-out checklist that will help you and your family cleanse your home and mind without hiring a clean-out service. A house with an averaged three rooms would cost around $100 a day to clean. How much will the following steps cost? Let’s find out!

FatWallet doesn't just bring you "green" because of the cash back savings you can earn! We're pretty passionate around here, at FatWallet Headquarters, about making wise choices when it comes to the environment and our health! We do what we can, from the lunch table chat about what we shouldn't put on our skin, to the eco friendly cleaners we use and the recycling we collect every day. Our guest bloggers and staff have done their part as well, to spread the word about ways to go green too! Here's a quick round-up of the Eco Friendly, Green Living, and Recycling tips that have been shared on the FatWallet blog.

in light of the recent housing bust, mortgage crunch, and overall downturn in the economy, many people are suddenly realizing that renting a home may be advantageous in certain situations, even if one could afford to buy. Is renting or buying the right approach for you? If you’re not sure on whether you should rent or buy, here are six questions that may help you determine an answer:

Making your own earth-friendly cleaners isn’t just good for the environment; it’s good for your wallet! The chemical-laden cleaning solutions sold at the stores can be expensive, even when buying them on sale with coupons. It’s a lot easier than you think to make your own cleaning solutions, and you’ll only be spending pennies on the dollar over what you’re buying at the store. Not only that, the majority of these homemade cleaning solutions are non-toxic! Too good to be true? I decided to find out for myself!

It’s taken time to adapt to one income, adjust our non-essential spending habits and adopt simpler ways to appease my human condition without resorting to mindless spending, but it’s actually been a fun challenge and one I’ve been helped with along the way by the trend toward what I’m calling retro-living. All of a sudden it seems we’ve entered an era where resourcefulness, frugality and belt-tightening is hip. Here are 5 simple ways to find your own local mecca of merchandise:

How do you get a beautifully decorated home if you don’t have an eye for color, pattern, and style? You don’t have to pay big bucks and hire an interior designer. You don’t have to spend top dollar on expensive furniture and artwork. You don’t have to be an expert a picking colors, combining prints, or choosing artwork. I'll share with you my favorite easy home decorating secrets in today's post!

Believe it or not, creating the ultimate man cave doesn’t require you to spend thousands of dollars—but you will have to put in some effort and be creative. After doing some smart shopping and finding some of the products you want on clearance, you’ll see that the ultimate man cave doesn’t have to break your bank. There are plenty of simple and affordable options to turn your big man cave dreams into a tiny budget reality.