Catering and renting beautiful wedding places is a big business, and the industry has seen significant growth in recent years. With over $72 billion spent each year on weddings and related expenses, the number of banquet hall rentals have increased in the last decade. People now often demand a high number of services to throw…
The rise of websites like Etsy and Pinterest is indicative of a growing appreciation in America for do-it-yourself projects, artisanal work, and making improvements in the home, both large and small. There is a burgeoning preference for all things handcrafted, like Amish furniture, which comes in two main styles … Mission and Shaker. Home renovations…
This winter has been especially brutal in many parts of the United States. Some areas are seeing record high amounts of snowfall and all-time low temperatures — some even dropping into the negatives. As a result, Americans with even the coziest of homes are finding themselves bundling up and turning up the heat in order…
Shopping for furniture: some people love it, others loathe it. No matter where you stand on the issue, it is a necessity when furnishing a home for the first time or revamping your space to give it a much-needed update. The best way to make the process as simple as can be is to know…
One of the hardest things about buying a new bed is knowing how to choose the perfect one for your sleeping needs. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the leading medical issues that prevent people from getting quality sleep are back and neck pain, TMJ (a disorder of facial muscles) and headaches. What can be…
Did you know the best day of the week to buy a house is on Friday? The process of buying a house can be super stressful, and if you are looking for single family homes for sale you could definitely benefit from learning about some of these facts. It’s also interesting and important to know…
It’s common to feel a little bit of regret or guilt after making a purchase — thinking to yourself Did I really need to buy another pair of jeans? or I probably shouldn’t have spent so much money on a coffee maker-alarm clock right now… But one thing you don’t want to regret: buying a…
The population is growing fast and this, combined with our highly advanced medical care that extends life expectancy, means that there will be more seniors in the future. Today, people who reach age 65 will live another 18.5 years, while in 1960 is was only four years longer. From 2006 to 2008, almost 75% of…
Buying a home is one of the most exciting times in many people’s lives, and it can also be one of the biggest financial investments they ever make. The 2013, over five million homes were sold across the United States, which means a lot of new couples and families moved into great locations to start…
As uncomfortable it is to admit, thousands of people in the United States — men, women, and children alike — lack basic necessities that most Americans take for granted. Food, clothing, shelter, warmth. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there were more than 610,000 thousand homeless people in 2013. Nearly a quarter…
