Ampy Smith

01/19/2026

Remembering, Celebrating, and Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/17/2026

There are several steps you should take to protect your online personal information, but the most basic is creating strong passwords for all your accounts. Let’s crack the code for fortified passwords.

What elements make for a strong online passwords? Here are some simple security tips to protect your personal data from being hacked.

01/16/2026

What's missing from this cozy scene?

01/14/2026

Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Read on to learn more.

What is mortgage protection insurance? What does MPI cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know.

01/12/2026

If your house is lacking color, try adding window boxes. They are relatively inexpensive, or if you are handy you can easily DIY them in an afternoon.

01/10/2026

You love your furry family members, but you don’t want the budget for their food to rival your own. Here’s how to feed your beloved pets well on a budget.

Balancing your household food budget can be challenging even before you add the additional cost of pet food. Here savings tips on your pet’s meals.

01/09/2026

How do you like to spend a cold, wintry day in your home?

01/07/2026

Building on steep grades can be costly when laying the foundation for a mountain home. Consider this list of challenges before buying into that beautiful vista.

While the stunning views and clean air of mountain living are certainly appealing, be sure to weigh the challenges of mountain life before making a move. Here’s a checklist of things to consider. Positives. Living in the mountains is probably rivaled only by living near a beach for tranquility. Th...

01/05/2026

Throw pillows are an easy and economical way to make your bedrooms look professionally staged.

01/03/2026

Rural homeowners have had very limited options for Internet service, but that’s about to change. Read this article to learn how internet technology is changing for the better.

Your home internet service are limited if you live in a rural area. New technology in satellite internet should revolutionize service.

01/02/2026

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't have color in your curb appeal. Did you know...Violas and Pansies can survive temperatures as low as 20°F and keep flowering?

01/01/2026

May all your dreams turn into reality and all your efforts into great achievements in the new year!