OK, so the title isn’t very positive, but it is the reality of todays market. After reading this CNN Money article I decided I could either be depressed or figure out a way to continue to prosper in this down economy. Look around, many people are still doing home improvement projects and so can you. Take some time each day and figure out how your not going to participate in all the pity parties going on around you.

This story on CNN money reads like a Steven King novel. The book is scary and none of us want to see the movie. I’ve said it several times over the last few months but I really hope we learned a lesson from all this.

I must say, if it’s true, I’m not the slightest bit shocked. I hope there was no wrong doing going on, but the love of money may have caused some to break the law. Read more at CNN Money.

For those who are concerned that the “Green Building” movement will make homes less afforable, here is some good news.