Our new geisha wall tapestry

Our new geisha wall tapestry

I haven’t talked much about our move back to Florida or our surroundings, but I plan to change that going forward. So be on the lookout for lots of new posts. But for now, I want to focus on one particular new addition to our place that feels like it was just...
Half of UK homeowners say their home needs repairs

Half of UK homeowners say their home needs repairs

The majority (65%) of UK households are owner occupied, according to government statistics – which equates to 14.3 million households. However, recent research into the condition of UK homes shows a worrying trend of repairs going undone due to financial constraints....
15 Ways to Save Energy and Lower Your Electric Bill

15 Ways to Save Energy and Lower Your Electric Bill

Since we’ve moved back to the US, I have regularly been astounded at just how cheap energy is. Although you may find electricity and gas expensive in the United States, it is nothing compared to those costs in Germany. But regardless of where you live,...
3 Ways To Be Frugal With Your TV Service

3 Ways To Be Frugal With Your TV Service

Like it or not, the grim reality behind your normal TV subscription is that it’s taking up a significant portion of your monthly bills and it’ll keep on increasing….unless you do something about it. If you’re thinking about cutting down the service as the only...
Biscuits fit for a Southern kitchen

Biscuits fit for a Southern kitchen

When I was growing up, I can recall many a weekend morning sitting down with biscuits, jam, butter, and a big glass of ice-cold milk. There’s just something really awesome about a good biscuit. The texture, the flavor of the biscuit itself with a little butter, the...