We all have days, weeks, months or years when we are seriously pressed for time. This could be due to work, family life, stressors such as illness or caring for ill relatives, having young children, being in the middle of a move, or all of the above! There’s no doubt that sometimes life gets extremely […]
Most of us are concerned about the carbon footprint we leave on the earth, but many of us are so busy with careers, parenting, volunteering, and other activities that it becomes a struggle to try to remember exactly what the rules are for which recycling company, how to repurpose something, etc. Fortunately, the good news […]
If you’re like many Americans, you love dogs. Not only are you interested in keeping your dog safe, you also are interested in keeping your yard looking nice while having dogs. This can be difficult, particularly if you have several dogs or they spend a good deal of time outside. Most people want their animals […]
So, you’ve made the decision to sell, or worse, had no decision but to sell and to sell soon. You want to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to sprucing up the house, but you can’t afford a ton on renovations right now. What can give you some awesome, fast and […]
You’ve found your dream home and it seems to be in the right location for work and school obligations and the price is right! Time to go for it, right? Maybe. But before your sign any papers with star-studded eyes, make sure you take a long hard look at a few things that some people […]
Fall is here, and that means it’s time to throw the windows open and shake out the cobwebs – literally and figuratively. With Christmas coming, that means your chances for company increases, and if your house is on the market, that means a basic level of cleanliness will keep you feeling at peace and not […]
When people say they hate doing laundry, they probably don’t really hate doing laundry. Let’s be honest, there’s not much that is painful about gathering up dirty clothes, throwing them in the washing machine, setting on a wash setting, throwing in some smell-good detergent and fabric softener, and push the start button. Nobody hates that! […]
Getting a mortgage loan for your first home may seem to be a daunting task, but remember that millions have done it and continue to do it – it is not impossible, especially if you know what items you will need and can start gathering them so that you aren’t left scrambling at the last […]
We’ve all been there – maybe you aren’t sleeping enough, have a horrifying assignment at work, trouble with your boss, trouble in your marriage, or difficulty with a child. Maybe you’re badly in need of a vacation but don’t have the time or money to take one. Maybe you just woke up in an incredibly […]
When you’re selling a home, chances are, you are a little strapped for cash. You may have had to make some repairs or other updates, and maybe you’ve already had to buy a home elsewhere. The last thing you want to hear is that your home needs some updates for curb appeal. Guess what? Your […]
