Posts by LaMontagne Builders
Paying $5,000 Of Credit Card Debt Could Save $100,000 On Your Mortgage
In our last post, we explored how having a high credit card utilization rate negatively affects your credit score. The utilization rate is the ratio of the balance owing to the credit limit. We also talked about just how much you can save on your mortgage by improving your credit score. Today, we’ll take a…
Read MoreThings To Know – And Love! – About Merrimack NH
One of the best things about living in New Hampshire is the option for a small-town New England lifestyle with access to urban centers and their culture, entertainment, and industry. But many of the state’s smaller communities have much to offer and be proud of in their own right. Take Merrimack, NH for example. .…
Read MoreGreen Home Cleaning That Actually Works – Getting Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests
It’s the time of year when you’re doing a little more cleaning to prepare for holiday celebrations. Whether you’re planning to have a houseful for just a day or overnight stays, it’s a great feeling when some of the areas of your home that don’t get much regular attention can sparkle. Even when some of…
Read MoreSimple Halloween Decorating For Your Home
Decorating for Halloween can be fun, with a little imagination. Whether you’re catering to your young children or prefer a more sophisticated look, there are lots of ways to spook up your home for the holiday. We’ve scared up a list of our favorite ideas. The orange gourd is a Halloween staple, but pumpkins don’t…
Read MoreBuying a Home With Family
We talked recently about the growing numbers of families in multi-generational living situations. If that sounds like a good fit for you and extended family members, there are some things to keep in mind – logistically and financially – when deciding to buy a home together. Determine what everyone is looking for in this new…
Read MoreFall Fashion Trends for Home
Straight from the fashion runway and into your home, you can get some great decorating ideas from those who are setting the latest trends in clothing. From statement pieces to metallics to textures and new color combinations, the fashion houses have laid out their plans for what we’ll be wearing in the months ahead. So…
Read MoreStretching Patio Season Into The Fall
This time of year, many New Englanders mourn the fact that deck and patio season just feels too short. Temperatures are cooler, days are shorter, and we long for the warm summer weather we enjoyed from Memorial Day to Labor Day. When autumn arrives, it’s easy to think we have to shutter ourselves in the…
Read MoreThe New Multi-Generation Home – Accommodating Kids, Parents And Grandparents Under One Roof
It wasn’t so long ago that it was very common for several generations of a family to live together under one roof. As people retired from their jobs and careers, they were able to help look after children, prepare family meals, and tend to the home. Aging parents had their adult children to assist them…
Read MoreHelping Kids Cope with the Move to a New School
The new school year is about to begin, which means getting back to familiar autumn routines. For some, starting school this year means everything new. If you’ve moved to a new town or district, or if your kids are about to transition from one school to the next, they (and you!) may have some anxiety…
Read MoreCool Off in Your Backyard – Without a Pool
Need a reprieve from the sweltering sun, but just don’t have the money in your budget to find an entertaining way to cool off? There are some great ways to beat the heat without digging into your savings. For instance, consider your own backyard. Have you thought about transforming your backyard into a water park…
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