A full kitchen remodel is not the only way to change the look of the heart of your home. Kiplinger’s has compiled seven low-cost projects that can perk up your kitchen without busting your budget. Switch out your dishwasher Replacing your dishwasher is not only an aesthetic upgrade but can… read more →
Reston Community Center will hold the 28th Annual Reston Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on January 19 and 20, 2013. The focus of this year’s Celebration will be on community service. The 2013 Celebration will include events at RCC Hunters Woods, Southgate Community Center, and Northern Virginia Hebrew… read more →
With only three hours to spare before the midnight deadline on January 1, the Senate avoided the Fiscal Cliff by agreeing to a deal. Technically, the government went over the cliff, since the Senate’s version didn’t formally pass until two hours after the deadline, and the House of Representatives didn’t… read more →
Trying to find a rental with a pet is enough to make you howl. It’s exasperating, particularly if you have a dog that’s bigger than Paris Hilton’s handbag. The knee-jerk “no pets” or “only dogs under 25 pounds” tag easily pops up on three-quarters of apartment listings. And those landlords… read more →
Banks are getting very cautious about home mortgage loans these days — right up to the closing date. Even consumers with good credit and plenty of cash may find themselves out on the sidewalk if any of these last-minute loan application issues pop up. To make sure you’re on the… read more →
In todays economy, it is more important than ever to be fully aware of what is going on with your home loan. That pile of mortgage papers you sign could contain fraud or errors that expose you to massive costs or even criminal charges. Here’s how to protect yourself. Request… read more →
Your garage is more than just shelter for your cars. It is also typically an impromptu place to store everything from lawn equipment to boxes of old clothes. It’s unheated and often dimly lit, and it may be the unofficial everyday entrance to your home. Given all that, why put… read more →
These days, the trend among cash-strapped home sellers seems to be to say less in hopes of getting more at closing. But in the long run, this less-than-full disclosure can prove costly. Sellers must disclose anything that could affect the property’s value or desirability, from big problems such as a… read more →
Above all else, celebrate responsibily. However, if the punch proves too much for you to handle, be man ebough to admit it, and call a cab. SoberRide Taxi Service in DC offers free rides the December- January holiday season, St. Patricks Day, 4th of July, and Halloween. Callers can get a… read more →
As Spring emerges, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is a “must do” on everyones list. Come Winter, one would most likely not consider visting this serene place. However, to think this, you are slighting yourself. Go and visit the Winter Walk of Lights now thru Jan 6, 2013. The pathways sparkle with festive… read more →