Growing up, I used to think everyone else had it all. Some of my friends were stunning, athletic, intelligent, responsible, fun and had cool parents. It seemed like they were literally perfect humans, and I wanted to be like them. Over the years, I’ve come to...
My blog began because I enjoyed answering questions about the house. Throughout the entire home purchase process, I kept thinking “why does nobody talk about this” and “why weren’t we taught this in school” and “what the hell am I...
My mom is the most intense cleaner I know. Growing up, the smell of bleach was a familiar scent. My family home was all white. All white curtains, bed sheets, tiles, walls- everything. White. White. White. White. White. When I first got my house, I needed my...
One of my spare bedrooms was particularly creepy! No word of a lie, bad stuff happened in there. I can’t prove it but I watch enough Criminal Minds (enough said). There were scratches all over the walls and the door frame was falling off. The strangest part was...
Did you know? The colour, shape, and size of each screw matters? In retrospect, this makes sense. In reality, I’ve been using screws interchangeably. At my first General Home Maintenance class, the instructor gave us a lesson about screws. There is so much to...
Shopping and decorating are my weaknesses. I am not artistic and I have a hard time visualizing spaces and designs. Choosing the furniture and colours for my house made me toss and turn and question my style. In the end, I am happy with all of my furniture choices and...
Disclaimer: I, Liz Enriquez am not a financial adviser, and I am not certified to give financial advice. I share my journey and hope to inspire millennials to take control of their personal finances.
