by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 19, 2010 | for Home
Now that we are preparing to move into our own digs—finally—we're reconsidering our television choices. After a year using Utopia—instead of a local TV satellite system—we're ready to get back to satellite. All year the signal we've had was lousy, the picture quality...
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 17, 2010 | Contest, for Home, for Money
Seriously, who doesn't use WD-40? We just moved into my dad's house for a few weeks to wait for the house to be complete. He has an upholstered rocking chair that's older than I am and it squeaks something terrible. WD-40 to the rescue. Saved my sanity in an instant....
by Alison Moore Smith | Sep 17, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
As it typical for craftsman-style homes, we have a lot of built-in cabinetry. And that means lots of cabinet hardware as well. I found some beautiful cabinet hardware at Kitchen Cabinet Hardware and was able to get everything I needed for the whole house in one...
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...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 25, 2010 | for Love
I have a decades-long dream. It's to go on a trip to some wonderful, relaxing place…and take my favorite people from all different phases of my life with me. Of course, I'd take my family and close relatives. But then I'd take the “gang” of friends I grew...
by Alison Moore Smith | Aug 25, 2010 | Design Your Own House, for Home
We are looking for appliances for our new home. We are prepared to order online, but could be persuaded to order locally if the prices are competitive. Below is the package we have decided on. If you're interested in bidding, please comment below or use the contact...
