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When to Say Goodbye to Your Christmas Decorations

There are few better ways to spread a little holiday cheer in a nice, visual way than with well-planned Christmas decorations. A properly decorated tree can help bring a little joy to all who enter your home throughout the season. Decorations on the outside of your home can make it stand out from the rest [...]

Congratulations! You’re Having A Baby!

Let’s break out the bubbly – rather, sparkling grape juice (remember, you’re pregnant so no alcoholic beverages for the soon-to-be mum), you’re having a baby! A gazillion things must be going through your head and just don’t know where to start! Whew, take a minute to step back, breathe deeply and organize your thoughts. Yes, [...]

5 Signs of Foundation Trouble

Sometimes the changes we see in our home aren’t problems in their own right, but symptoms of other, hidden issues. It’s inevitable that any home will experience changes due to wear and tear and just simple aging, and maintenance comes with the territory of home ownership. But some problems can pose much more serious concerns [...]

Counting X’s

Sorry, but this post is not about porn-sites (XXX) or about counting the number of significant others you’ve had over your entire life. As exciting as the title is, this post is as wholesome as can be – it’s all about a very relaxing and fulfilling hobby that’s been around for many years – this [...]

Key Considerations When Applying for Student Loans

Not every college student is capable of financing his tertiary education. Each year, thousands of parents and college students themselves apply for a student loan. In fact, many complete their college and enter the working force still with remaining loan debt. Data from the American Student Assistance (ASA) showed that of the nearly 20 million [...]

Five Questions to Consider Before Moving Abroad

Globalization is a huge buzzword today, and for good reason. It’s becoming increasingly easy to pick up and move halfway around the world just because you want to. If you’ve been considering moving to your dream destination or have been offered a job somewhere and are debating whether to take it, think through several major [...]

Keeping Your Home Up and Running All Year Round

Managing a home and keeping it in working order aren’t as easy as they might seem. There are a lot of ways a house can suffer from inefficiencies and disrepair that can create even larger problems. In many cases, these problems can worsen due to neglect, and when they’re piled on top of one another [...]

Spring Cleaning? Try Spring Redecorating!

It’s spring, and that means it’s time for spring cleaning! Air out your home with a round of spring cleaning that makes the space feel clean, lets in the light and refreshes your space. Once you’ve tidied, use extra funds to do some of that redecorating around the home that you’ve been putting off. Spring [...]

7 Essential Questions to Ask When Looking for an Apartment

One of the best things about being young is being free of obligations that keep you tied to one place. When you don’t have a mortgage, children or an amazing career, you’re free to move pretty much anywhere you want to go.