Wendy Laboy

We’re moving abroad. How will my children learn to speak a second language if I can’t teach them?

How to Help Expat Children Learn a Foreign Language Although English is spoken around the globe, ex-pat children who learn the foreign language of their adopted country will acclimate faster.

Enjoying a vacation home rental might give you the idea of going in together with family or friends to buy your own place. Before you jump into joint ownership, read up on these vitally important questions to consider.

Buying a Vacation Home With Family or Friends What if we go in together to buy our own vacation home? It sounds heavenly! But before you take the plunge, consider these important questions.

Have some small spaces in your home? Mirrors can be used in a variety of ways to create the impression of more space.

Your front porch is the first part of your home most guests see. Does yours say “Welcome!”? Here are some ideas to help.

Come On In! Decorating a Welcoming Front Porch Whether your front porch is a tiny stoop or a full-blown wraparound, you can decorate it just as you would any room in your home to make it a welcoming introduction to the rest of your house. Not only will you gain curb appeal, but you’ll also create a space where you and guests want to spend time...

Have your kids been itching for a home sports court? Check out these pros and cons to make sure you come out with the win.

Backyard Sports Court Primer Home sports courts provide great fun and exercise, but are they a wise investment? While the kids may overwhelmingly approve, a future buyer may not agree. Here’s a quick play-by-play of what’s involved, how much it will cost and the return on investment. Types of courts. The most common types o...

It’s time to stop hiding away those favorite plates and hang them on your walls instead! Collections make for beautiful wall art.

Your backyard pool is a sapphire oasis of fun. Here’s how to surround that gem with easy-to-maintain landscaping that enhances its beauty.

Beauty and Function: Landscaping Around a Pool Landscaping around a pool can enhance its beauty and provide privacy. Check out these recommendations for landscaping around a pool.

What's your go-to mulch color and type for giving your yard a spring makeover?

Calculating the cost of leaving the city and building a house in the country? Don't forget to include how much it will take to build and maintain a road to get you from a main road to your newly secluded home. Here are some more things to consider.

Country Roads...Take Me To The Bank While the majority of homeowners in America live in subdivisions, some prospective homeowners dream of wide open spaces and a quiet natural setting. So what does it take to build in a rural area as compared to a subdivision? Here are some key differences. Buying the land. In many small towns and rur...

She Shed or Man Cave - Which is on your Dream Home Wish List?

All light bulbs eventually burn out. But some contain hazardous materials, so how can you get rid of them in an environmentally safe way? Here’s how.

How to Safely Dispose of Light Bulbs Light bulbs eventually burn out. Compact fluorescent and LED bulbs must be disposed of. Here’s how to get rid of old light bulbs safely.

Do you plant a Flower Garden or Vegetable Garden?