Adding a basement apartment – Our DIY House Renovations
Walls and door This is a continuation of the series of our renovations to our basement; turning it into an apartment. Last article I wrote about doing the flooring. You …
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10 Tips for Traveling With Friends
We have been on quite a few adventures with the Brogdon’s and lately have all been chatting about how it’s been too long and we’re all needing a getaway! While …
Adding a basement apartment – Our DIY House Renovations
Tara and I bought our house knowing that we would need to renovate a few things, especially with our aspirations to become real estate investors. That included adding a kitchen …
Frugal Gift Guide EVERYONE will Love
I feel like I was just saying this LAST December, but I truly cannot believe how quickly the year has flown! The holidays are in full swing and Christmas is …
5 ways to make extra money
Tara and I are always looking for ways to make extra money on the side. We’ve tried quite a few things and wanted to share those things with you. Having …
We Bought a House!
Tara and I are happy to say that we have bought our first home! We have been looking to buy a house for about a year now and finally decided …
How we spent a week in DC on under $300
Traveling is the best, don’t you think? It’s a time to forget the stress of everyday life and experience something different. For us, it also gives us a chance to …
Why being let go was one of the best things to happen to me
Almost exactly two years ago, I was let go from my full-time job. I was blindsided by it; nothing really prepared me for it. I had been with the company …
How This Couple Gamed the System and Traveled to Europe for 2 Months!
In the past we’ve done interviews about personal finance and financial independence, but we wanted to start a new interview series about travel! Being a bit of a finance nerd …
Family Traditions – Labor Day
When I was about 3 years old, my parents bought a boat. We always loved going on boating trips, particularly to Lake Powell. But because Lake Powell was so far …