When deciding to decorate or re-decorate your house there are a few things to keep in mind. Whether you are furnishing a home for yourself, a rental home, furnishing a condo or a beach house keep these tips for furnishing a home in mind. Furniture stores have a vast selection of interior design pieces and…
According to the cherished sitcoms from the 50s and 60s, the happy suburban years of Postwar America were simpler, more innocent times. Of course, the experience wasn’t quite as rosy as it appeared on the screen. And although a house with a white picket fence, golden retriever, and 2.5 kids has often been the quintessential…
The Baby Boomer generation are no longer babies; in fact, they getting pretty darn old. This raises the question: what will these individuals do after retirement? According to current statistics, assisted living facilities were at 88% occupancy as of 2011, and approximately 7 out of 10 individuals in the United States over the age of…
When you get home after work, cleaning your house is likely the last thing you want to do. If this describes you, why not invest in your mental health by hiring a professional cleaning service occasionally? Coming home from work to a clean home can make a big difference in your mental health – and…
How do you live large? What does it mean to you to live your life to the fullest? If you find yourself bumping up against the goals that you set for yourself, maybe it is time that you expand your vision. If what you have seen as indicators of success are portfolios of stocks, bonds…
What kind of decor are you a fan of? Some people love a rustic look, with sumptuous furniture in warm colors and textures, while others go for a minimalistic and modern pastel. Yet more are in love with the ocean, decorating their living spaces with shells, sea creatures and watercolor paintings of ocean sunsets. You…
Almost everyone has the shared experience of having a loved one in a nursing home. Almost 7 out of 10 Americans will eventually need long term care after the age of 65. Whether that person be a grandparent, parent, or spouse, there is certainly some struggle in the decision of choosing assisted living. In some…
If you’re interesting in buying a new home rather than a resale, you may be wondering what to look for in a new home. After all, the experience of buying a new construction is very different from looking at pre-existing homes that have already been lived in. However, most people tend to think that working…
Donating lightly used clothing has never been easier. In addition to resale stores that pay for clothing they resale at affordable prices, clothing drop sites set up Saturday mornings throughout large urban areas, as well as permanent drop boxes conveniently located in grocery store parking lots, make finding a good home for lightly used clothing…
It seems as though the world we live in is obsessed with having everything they own be designer or custom made. So no one was surprised by the increasing demand for custom house designs and designer home plans. Custom home builders have been inundated with requests over the past few years for homes built just…
