Well I don't consider myself a homesteader in a strict sense, I often find that homesteaders often ask questions about income and financial matters. This article is to address a bit of confusion about how a home equity loan works and why home improvement is a secret weapon you can take advantage off. You should always consult a tax and licensed financial advisor in your area. That being said, I am a licensed and bonded insurance agent and have over 20+ years of banking and financial experience and offer this advice freely. I'm standing outside the house with a tape measure in my hand and marking off an area roughly 24 feet wide (7.3 M) by 24 feet long. It's roughly the area of a two car garage. The current garage we have is internal and used more for storage than anything else. It's a tight space for one car. Rates will be going up soon and it makes sense to lock in a home equality loan now while the market for homes is still high (our
Can the City Mouse adjust to life in the country? The day to day adventures of a "city boy" in rural PA trying to adjust to things like chopping wood, growing his own food and dealing with the horrors of the complete lack of a decent Chinese restaurant.