For many people, renting an apartment has numerous advantages over buying a home: for example, apartments are typically more cost-effective, require less maintenance and upkeep, and allow tenants to be more flexible when it comes to relocating for jobs and other circumstances. With these benefits, it’s no wonder that many people search through apartment listings,…
Looking for a cheap condo for sale? Thinking about relocating? You’re not alone. Over 6.5 million households in the United States moved in 2010, although many of them were short distance moves. In 2012, more than half of recorded moves in the US were within the same county. And although the annual migration rate may…
Major weather events often drive people to commercial and residential roofing contractors to fix any roofing damage they may have obtained. Unfortunately, there are many less-than-reputable roofing contractors that chase storms and prey on vulnerable people. To protect yourself after a major weather event, it’s crucial to choose your roof repair contractor carefully. Here are…
For hundreds of years, followers of Christianity have gathered at a meeting place in the center of a township or city to praise and worship Jesus Christ. Churches were easily identified by a large, pointed structure on top of the building reaching for the sky called a church steeple. Church steeples acted like a beacon…
Congratulations, you’re getting married! The love of your life finally took a cue from Beyonce and put a diamond ring on your finger. You’re a lucky woman, only about 74% of women get the ring and the proposal at the same time. Now it’s time to kick your event planning skills into high gear. After…
It can overwhelming to begin the search for an apartment. Before they rent an apartment, potential renters need to consider many factors: the area in which they want to live, the number of bedrooms and overall size of the apartment, whether or not the place they want to live will accept pets, and even things…
With its temperate climate, beautiful landscapes and high quality of living, Arizona is a tempting destination for many people who are looking to relocate — whether for retirement, a new job, or just a lifestyle change. What’s the housing market look like in Arizona these days? In short, it’s booming: in December there were 36%…
Do you normally wait until April or May to do your spring cleaning? Or do you make sure to give your gently used clothing donations all in one go around the holidays? No matter when you prefer to do your annual clean-out, you may wonder when to donate clothes. The good news is that there…
Of all the types of furniture styles out there, modern seems to be the most feared by people with children. Parents who have seen magazine spreads featuring white, spotless, expensive-looking furniture think of sticky hands and juice spills and assume that modern design simply can’t coexist with people under age 18. But here are some…
Many homeowners clean out their closets each year or so, but what do those people do with that clothing once it’s no longer in use? Some people throw the items away, where they contribute to the 12 to 13 million tons of textiles that wind up in landfills each year. However, there is another way…
