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How to Live Rent-Free (or Way Cheaper Than You Are Now)

An expert on living large on less money offers the keys to housing that fits within your budget.

How to Get an Apartment Without a Job

A lot of you have been telling me that you're having a hard time renting an apartment when you don't have a job lined up. I know it can be tough, and I know what I did when I was in your shoes, but I wanted to get you more valuable information that wasn't just from my experience. So, I sat down with

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

How to Calculate Living Area Square Footage

The total living area square footage of a home is calculated a bit differently than you might think. You might multiply the interior length and width of each room, including closets, to get the ...

6 Designer Tips to Make Your Home Look Expensive

What to Look for Before Hiring a Contractor

Learn about the right questions to ask when hiring a contractor and important things to look for before starting a project.

The Ebbs and Flows of a Coastal Village

Land clearing begins for Traders Village

SALEM — Work has begun on a large, 212-unit apartment complex off Highland Avenue, with some of the apartments expected to be ready for occupancy a little more than a

Land: A New Paradigm for a Thriving World, by Martin Adams

What if we lived in a world where everyone had enough? A world where everyone mattered and where people lived in harmony with nature? What if the solution to our economic, social, and ecological problems was right underneath our feet? Land: A New Paradigm for a Thriving World introduces a radically new economic model that promises a sustainable and abundant world for all. This book is for those who dream of a better world for themselves and for future generations.

The Rise and Fall of “It Takes A Village”

By: Melanie Anderson Years ago when I was a kid, I used to hear the saying, “It takes a village” from my parents and just about every other parent. We quickly learned what it actually m…