Category: Just For Fun
Simple Steps for a Successful Spring Yard Sale
When spring is bursting with new life, it’s the perfect time to revitalize your home by clearing out the old and bringing in the new. Instead of consigning your once-loved knickknacks, kitchenware and furniture to the trash can, why not set up a yard sale to help them find new homes? Like-minded householders are looking... Read More
Valentine’s Day: Where Did It Come From and What’s The Real Meaning?
We all know when Valentine’s Day is. And, if we hadn’t realized it was approaching, the sheer volume of heart-shaped balloons and chocolates already taking over shops is a bit of a giveaway. Read More
2020: A Look Back at the Decade in Tech from Alexa to Xbox
“Alexa” was just another female name. Uber hadn’t taken anyone for a ride yet. And the buzz around Facebook had more to do with the fact that seemingly everyone you once knew was turning up on “The Social Network,” and less about the numerous data and privacy scandals that would tarnish the company’s reputation later on. The year... Read More
5 Ways to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Going Until Next Christmas
How to smash your goals in 2020 Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to give up as Feb 1st hits? The Dec / Jan transition period is usually a big time of reflection and inspiration deeply woven together. We review our achievements and failings of the past year as one year comes... Read More
Prepping Your Home for the Holidays
Don’t get on Santa’s naughty list: Start checking tasks off your holiday to-do list now. Read More
How to Keep Your Holiday Spending Under Control
These five tips will help you avoid blowing your budget or ending up in debt because of the holidays. Read More
5 REASONS TO BE THANKFUL YOU ARE A HOMEOWNER
As we approach the holiday of gratitude, here is a quick list of why it is great to be homeowner this Thanksgiving… 1. Make it your own: If you ever moved out of a rental and had to go back and restore it to it’s original look as the day you moved in then you... Read More
9 Things Your Home Needs For Autumn
The home decorating bug bites a lot of us during the fall months. If you do some research into autumn design, you’ll find lots of tips about how to celebrate this terrific season in your home. Many of these tips are useful. However, what a lot of them fail to realize is that autumn is... Read More
Getting Your Home Ready for Trick-or-Treaters
Consider these tips to ensure a fun and safe Halloween night. As we settle into fall, many of us start looking forward to Halloween. It’s a holiday adults can enjoy as much as kids. But, homeowners do have one serious obligation on this fun night: If you expect trick-or-treaters, you must make sure the path... Read More
The Most Hated Chores in America—and How to Take the Agony Out of Doing Them
If you feel like you’re spending way too much time on household chores, you’re not alone. According to a new survey, the average American spends up to 690 hours a year on housework. We feel like even Marie Kondo would object to spending that much time making a home sparkle! Read More