However, the majority of the town consists of chain restaurants, lots of Walmarts, shopping centers, and thousands of housing communities – all in a varying shade of beige. It’s as if someone poured 5 different cans of the colors of beige over the town and called it a day.

I came across the Yankee Barn Homes through Tiny House Plans the other day and thought they were just exquisite. Though not exactly tiny, the carriage houses (basically a garage with a living area above) are on the small-ish size if you count only the living space, around 1,100 square feet.

A car can be vital for many families, especially those who live in rural areas. Access to or ownership of a vehicle is also necessary for countless workers. If you need to buy a car or replace a broken or old model but have a bad credit rating, it’s important to know there are financing deals available.

As much as I know saving 10% – 20% of my income is the “right” thing to do, it’s not always as easy as it looks on paper. Sure, our financial hero Pete (as seen in my previous post) is the ultimate finance hero; he started saving young and tackling student loan debt.

When I came upon this infographic and read the fine print, I realized I’ve been doing it all wrong! I’m supposed to define each category and allocate an amount (usually based on percents) first, then align my spending to fit that budget – or be “Pro-Active and tell my money where to go.”

Furnishing a home with wood furniture isn’t cheap. A simple wooden coffee table or bookcase can run a couple of hundred dollars. Yet, with a little creativity, some tools, and the right materials, wood furniture can be crafted to fit one’s needs. Simple, DIY furniture projects are in abundance online.