Home & Money
Practical information for managing home and money in Orlando and Central Florida, including housing, utilities, insurance, budgeting, homeownership, consumer costs, and everyday financial decisions.
Orlando Home & Garden Show 2026: Free Admission, Dates & Parking
Orlando Fall Home & Garden Show 2026: Free Admission, $10 Parking and What to Know Before You Go The Orlando Fall Home & Garden Show returns Oct. 2–4 with remodeling contractors, kitchens and baths, landscaping, outdoor living, gardening, cooking demonstrations,…
Cheap Orlando Activities for Large Families: $50-or-Less Ideas
Cheap Orlando Activities for Large Families: How a Family of 6 Can Have Fun Without Spending $300 Orlando has endless family attractions—but when you’re paying for five, six or seven people, even an inexpensive ticket can become an expensive day.…
How to Save Money on Food at Disney World
How to Save Money on Food at Disney World and in Orlando: A Family Guide for 2026 Food can quietly become one of the biggest expenses on an Orlando vacation—especially for families of five, six or more. The good news:…
Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription: How to Avoid Paying Forever for Features You Already Bought
How to avoid the subscriptions on your next car Automakers have discovered recurring revenue. Remote start, navigation, hands-free driving and other features can now come with monthly bills long after the car payment begins. Here’s how to recognize the subscription…
Before You Replace It, Try Fixing It: The Case for Repairing Things Again
Fix it, don’t replace it We live in a world where replacing a broken product is often easier than repairing it. That convenience may be costing us more than we realize. Something breaks. Maybe the washing machine stops draining. Your…
Exploring the Ultimate Adventure: The Gibbs Amphibious 4-Wheeler
Imagine cruising down a sandy trail on an all-terrain 4-wheeler, the wind whipping through your hair as you approach the water’s edge. Instead of stopping, you simply press a button, and in moments, your 4-wheeler seamlessly transforms into a fully…
The Weber Q1000 Grill: A Compact Powerhouse for All-Season Grilling
The Weber Q1000 Grill: Why I love it For grilling enthusiasts, the Weber Q1000 grill is more than just a cooking appliance—it’s a versatile and reliable companion that has stood the test of time. Originally launched as the Weber Q100…
Jetson ONE: The Jet Ski of the Skies
The Jetson ONE is awesome Have you ever dreamed of flying your own personal aircraft? Jetson ONE is here to make that dream a reality, and it’s as thrilling as it sounds. Imagine zipping through the skies with a sleek,…
What you need to know about Home Solar
So here in Florida and other states like California, there has been a strong push to get as many people as possible to add solar to their homes. I looked into the idea myself and went down a rabbit hole.…
