by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 10, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
Another involved process! Choosing countertops and tub surrounds was almost as involved as selecting cabinets. There are so many possible materials and dozens of qualified companies, that narrowing down the best selections was a difficult process. After all was said...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 10, 2010 | for Money
Business ownership is a dream come true for many people. The best business formate depends on the type of business you run. We currently own a C-corp (that started in the mid-90's as an S-corp), an LLC, and a sole proprietorship. Today I learned about a business...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 8, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
The counter and tub surround selection took a very circuitous path. I love the look of tile and had a lot in our first build in Boca Raton, but I really (really) hate grout. So we went with concrete floors and priced out anything-but-tile surfaces. It wasn't until we...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 4, 2010 | for Mind
As homeschoolers, we're all about finding the best ways to become educated. Real education doesn't require sitting in a seat most of your waking hours being lectured to, it can come in myriad forms, anywhere in the world. Real education is everywhere. If you're...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 30, 2010 | for Home
The building process has been very slow and difficult. First we were given a May finish, then June. Now it's September and we're still renting with no sure finish date in sight. We are calling most of the subs daily…although I don't think that should be our job. Most...