Here are a few tips to help search for the perfect residence to age in place. Walkability A neighborhood where you can easily walk to restaurants, shopping and entertainment will only become more desirable with age. Space Considerations An important factor is having a home thats manageably sized and meets your needs. Luxurious Features Whether […]
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Smart Home Technology You Can Easily Integrate Into Your Home
Smart home technology is advancing beyond telling your phone or internet-enabled device to play music and look up sports scores. Smart thermostats, lightbulbs, plugs, locks and doorbells are available to homeowners, and the list of things technology can connect to within a home is growing every year. Here are some smart devices you may want […]
How to Freeze Your Credit for Free
To stop a criminal from using your personal information to open a credit card in your name, start by preventing lenders from checking your credit unless you first unfreeze your information. Even if you have poor credit”or are low on savings”protecting your credit from identity theft by taking advantage of a free credit freeze is […]
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Signs That Your Driveway Needs to Be Repaved
Asphalt is a popular choice for paving driveways. It’s an environmentally-friendly material that can be recycled and is unlikely to cause damage to vehicles. Asphalt also lasts for decades and can enhance your home’s curb appeal, but eventually, it may show signs of wear or damage. If you notice any of these problems, they should […]
3 Ways to Have Clearer Communication
Whether it’s a big talk with the boss, a deep process with your partner or breaking some hard news to your folks, communication is hard when the stakes are raised. Below are three tips to help. Work on body language. You know what your mouth is saying, but what about your body? It can be […]
3 Tips for Displaying Your Art Collection at Home
Significant works of art require being exhibited in a way that does them justice. Heres what you need to know about displaying your art at home… Assess the Space Is the space best for a few large paintings or several smaller works? Group pieces that are connected in some way, like style, color or motif. […]
5 Overlooked Places to Clean
Regardless of how much time you spend cleaning, there are likely to be a few places you overlook. Below are five frequently missed spaces that may need a little elbow grease. Baseboards. While cleaning, look down. The baseboards running along the floor may likely need a little TLC, as they commonly pick up dust and […]
Daily Habits to Support Physical and Mental Health
Between work, family, social lives and hobbies, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Below are a few things you can do to safeguard your physical and mental health: Call a FriendWhile our lives may be too busy to see our friends regularly, calling a loved one every day can help […]
Money Matters for Millennial Parents
As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When it comes to financial planning, setting your sight on the future can help immensely. Demolish debt. Slaying your own debt will positively impact your family’s financial future. While it may take years to pay off those student loans or […]