Have you finished your spring cleaning? Whether you’re done or just getting started, you’re likely to turn to your bedroom closet to tame the clutter in your home. If you have children, you might also look through their rooms to find items that are no longer being used, especially since kids can grow out of…
When it comes to retirement options, 55+ community living is a fast-growing segment that is appealing to active adults — people who are more interested in playing tennis and golf in retirement than knitting or birdwatching. But what is a 55+ community like, in real life, and why do people choose an over 55 community,…
One of the first things that homeowners start to do in the springtime is to start making improvements on their properties. One of the most common projects — perhaps because of a harsh winter — is to have a garage built to house their vehicles and to act as a storage unit. If you’re looking…
Before home buyers even begin their searches, they have to make one very crucial decision: would they like to buy a resale or do they want a new construction? Many people choose resales because they have been lived in before and may have some nice upgrades and charm from the previous owners. However, they also…
There are more than 1.5 million tax-exempt charities to support in the United States and all of them do fantastic work in their respective fields. Among the variety of charitable donations one can make, clothing happens to be one of the largest as well as one of the most needed. There are more than 600,000…
These days, more and more people are choosing to host weddings, birthday parties, and other get-togethers in their own backyards. This helps to save on money for some, and for others it provides a stress-free venue with all the comforts of home. In order to keep guests happy, however, you’ll need to make sure your…
With winter weather finally gone, you may be wondering if you should start your spring cleaning. Oftentimes, merely opening the windows to let in some fresh air just isn’t enough. You’ll also need to see where you can remove clutter from your home to make it a more inhabitable place after the long cold months….
In the United States, April 15 is the deadline to file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). By this day, most people in the U.S. have already filed their taxes; however, some may have left this task until the very last day. What they may not know is that they can use any…
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently added new recommendations for sleeping restfully through the night. “Comprised of six members appointed by the NSF and 12 selected by groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Neurological Association, the 18-member expert panel announced new recommendations,” a Feb. 2 CBS News report reveals. Here are…
Big purchases can sometimes equal big risks, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. When you are purchasing a car, home or other large item, the loan type you choose can make a huge difference in the amount you eventually pay. By educating yourself about what’s out there in the lending world, you…
