Your parents have been there for you since the start of your life. For that, you will always want to repay them. Still, having your parents moving in with you can be a tough adjustment in many ways. With housing foreclosures high, and the baby-boomer generation...
Insider’s Scoop: Moving, Storage, and Organization
This week in Moving, Storage, and Organization we share news about moving space shuttles, new organization Apps, and innovative storage solutions! I hope you Enjoy this week's Insiders Scoop! Moving: The big move that everyone it talking about and taking pictures of...
Gardening for an Icy Climate
If you live in an extremely cold climate (zones 1, 2, and 3 on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map), then you may struggle with choosing the best plants and maintenance for your garden. Gardening in an icy climate has its own unique considerations which must be made in order...
Facing a Foreclosure: What Can You Do?
If you’re facing foreclosure on your home, you may not know exactly where to turn or what to do. Here, we'll offer a few tips to help you pick up the pieces during this rough time and get on your way to financial recovery. Be proactive. There are a variety of ways...
How To Move In With Someone
Getting a roommate for the first time? Moving in with your significant other? If not done right, moving in with someone can be a minefield of things gone wrong, ending friendships and relationships. If you are used to living by yourself or your parents, you will...
How To Downsize for Retirement
You have worked hard all of your life, and now it is time for your retirement. You may be use to a much larger home, and now you are moving into a smaller home or condo. Trying to figure out what you will still need can be a difficult process. These tips should help...
How to Unpack After Your Move
It’s important to have a method behind the moving day madness. From start to finish, planning is key; and, unpacking is no exception. Below, we give you some tips to help you construct your unpacking game plan. Start with large pieces of furniture. Have a special...
How to Move Out on Your Own
It's time to move out on your own! While you are probably ecstatic about getting in to your own place and making it your own, you are likely feeling a little nervous and unprepared, so here are 3 things to consider when moving out on your own....
Gardening for a Cold Climate
If you live in a cold area, you’re likely familiar with the most common struggles that come with gardening in these climates. With a few careful considerations, you can turn the cold weather into your best gardening ally. Below, we’ll tell you how to choose the best...
Quiz: Should You Live in the City or Suburbs?
If it’s time to move and you’re debating between living in the city or suburbs you have many things to consider. Some prefer the fast-paced energy of the city, while others prefer the solitude of the country. If you aren’t sure which category you fall into, take our...
Being Realistic: How to Avoid Moving Day Disasters
Just like weddings, even a well-planned move can have some hiccups. It can be difficult trying to coordinate the timing of everything: moving help, truck or trailer rental, wait times. Here are five hair-pulling frustrations and solutions on how to avoid these...
What to Look for in Your New Home
Shopping for a new home can be a stressful time in any adult’s life. You are selecting your home, the place where you will spend the majority of your time over the next several years, and maybe even decades (scared yet?). Still, the fact is that home buying is...