Everyone talks about “luxury homes”, but what are they, exactly? What defines a home as a luxury home as compared to others? This can be a bit subjective as everyone has different preferential tastes and desires, and it seems arbitrary to define it as the “top 10% most expensive homes on the market.” Other factors […]
The countdown is on – you’ve got four weeks left before you leave your old house and say hello to your new one! This blog post assumes you’re moving a significant distance, as in hours away, and not a few streets over (there would still be a list but a different one!) If you’re moving […]
Staging your home properly is key to a good showing. Staging is more than just arranging furniture and decorating tastefully. Staging also includes keeping the home clean. Before any showing, you’ll want to make sure your home is as clean as possible. Obviously, you’ll want to eliminate clutter and have your home its sparkling […]
when you are making a major move, particularly one where it is difficult to “go home” frequently, there are quite a few things you need to do. Two months before you move, you have a little time to work with, but don’t get comfortable and do nothing – then you will be scrambling at the […]
When you move to a new home, you have to think about how your entire family will be impacted. If you have pets, for example, you have to keep them in mind during the moving process. Luckily, these three tips can help you when you’re preparing to move with dogs, cats or other pets. […]
Yoga, the ancient meditative art that hails with roots from India, has some type of benefit for just about everyone. It strengthens core muscles, calms the mind, relieves anxiety by suppressing the stress hormone cortisol, and even lowers blood pressure. You don’t have to be a particular type or fitness level to partake in yoga […]
The hot rainy season of Tampa, Florida, is nearing its end, and that means the weather will be turning cooler and drier. Not cool as in sweater weather, but cool as in you can finally get out and about midday and be quite comfortable if you aren’t quite used to Florida’s hot summers yet. Fall […]
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 […]