The United States has a pressing homelessness problem. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are a little less than 600,000 homeless people in any given night across the country. Nearly a quarter of them are children. For these men, women, and children, daily life is an emergence…
Earl Nightingale once said, “We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep.” But for those of us who aren’t luck enough to…
As much as the United States may hate to admit it, homelessness is a significant problem, affecting thousands of people across the country on any given night. A recent report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development found that there are a little less than 600,000 homeless people in the U.S. Nearly a quarter…
It’s fair to say that homelessness has always been a problem in the United States (as it is in most countries around the world). Today, homelessness is at the forefront in the fight against poverty, and it’s certainly going to take a lot of work. A Department of Housing and Urban Development report showed that…
Grasping to find additional storage for your home is a problem many Americans face. Unfortunately, sometimes there just isn’t room inside the house to nest all of those boxes full of memorabilia, seasonal items, and your college daughter’s stuff she swears she needs. One way that people easily create the storage they need without expanding…
Flooding can be extremely devastating for homeowners. It can cause significant structural damage to your property and create an environment where mold can thrive. Even a small amount of water damage can be enough for mold to grow, including black mold, which poses serious health risks. The consequences can extend far beyond what meets the…
Spring is the season for gardening — and looking at buying a garden shed if you don’t already have one. Sheds and garages are a must-have for any homeowner, but garden sheds are especially necessary for homeowner’s with a green thumb. More than 21 million people in the UK own a garden shed, and they’re…
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…
