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…
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…
