Fauxwood shutters? Yes, fauxwood. I learn something new every day. Fauxwood shutters are for those people who love real wood, but don’t want the cost or the problems that you get from real wood. Things like cracking, warping, splitting and you won’t have to re-seal, re-oil or re-paint them either. Fauxwood shutters are normally made from synthetic recycled materials like vinyl or a mixture of wood pulp with resins. Another advantage, you’ll be able to use them in your bathroom and kitchen where…See More

Self-directed IRAs, which have been around since 1974, are within IRS guidelines. And while they are quickly growing in popularity, they still account for only a small percentage of the almost $17 trillion held in retirement accounts today. Though they were once little-known, self-directed IRAs are becoming more mainstream for their ability to offer greater diversification and investment potential and to offer informed individuals the ability to invest in things with which they are familiar.…See More