There are always notes, photos, children’s artworks and holiday cards you want to keep visible in your kitchen. A memo board project is a great alternative to the more traditional front-of-the-refrigerator display palate. How can it be done using an inexpensive and fun arts and crafts project for the whole family? Grab a package of wooden spring clothespins, a wooden yardstick and some paint to match the kitchen decor. Get ready to get organized!

Easy Assembly

Picture this: a natural wooden yardstick,…

Typically, landlords may charge tenants a rental deposit for any cleaning or repairs necessary to restore the rental unit to its condition at the beginning of the tenancy. Landlords may not, however, use the tenant’s security deposit to cover the costs of ordinary wear and tear. Here are examples of wear and tear versus damage or excessive filth:

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A landlord’s main concerns should be prompt rent payment and the condition of their rental property, not the sexual orientation of their tenant. Unfortunately, housing discrimination is a reality in some cases. An abundance of information found in this article is available on a resourceful legal site called NOLO Law for All site.

Rent Denial Before Tenancy

Federal law does not protect lesbian, gay or transgender renters from discrimination by landlords although some state and city laws do forbid sexual orientation discrimination. There…

There are countless quick and easy meals that only require one pot or pan—making for minimal post-eating clean-up. A myriad of appetites can be satisfied in one pot; vegetarians, meat lovers, seafood faring appetites, sandwich lovers, breakfast eaters and more. Clear a small workspace on the kitchen counter and get the skillet ready, dinner is about to be prepared.

BLT Pizza

1 pre-made thin pizza crust, similar to a Boboli thin crust
1/2 cup Parmesan peppercorn salad dressing; use your favorite brand
2 cups…

This chart shows the rental security deposit limit landlords can charge in each state. “No statutory limit” means that the state does not specify the amount landlords can charge.

For specific laws in your state, see your state’s landlord-tenant statutes.

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