9 Money-Saving Tips That Grandma Never Told You About
Posted on Aug 03, 2018 in Home Advice
Here are a few money-saving and money-making habits that your grandparents cultivated — some with a few modern twists that your grandparents wish they’d had back in their day.
#1 Rent Your Rooms — and More
#2 Revisit Your Insurance
#3 Research the Problem Before You Pay Someone
#4 Stock Up That Fridge
#5 Get FREE Stuff From Your Utility Company
#6 Watch...
Wash Dishes, Sweep Floors: Housework as a Meditation Opportunity
Posted on Jul 30, 2018 in Home Advice
You may have heard about the health benefits of staying in the moment. Here’s how to de-stress through housekeeping.
Chores as Mindfulness Meditation1. Wiping the counters and stove.
2. Making your bed.
3. Washing dishes.
4. Sweeping, mopping or dusting.
5. Caring for plants.
6. Hanging up laundry to dry.
7. Folding laundry.
How to Begin Mindful Housekeepi...
The Pros and Cons of Buying a House With a Friend
Posted on Jul 25, 2018 in Home Advice
The pros
Get into the market earlier
More space
Cheaper than rent (maybe)
Social interaction
The cons
Unequal contributions
Future partnersDisagreements
Your July Home Checklist
Posted on Jul 16, 2018 in Home Advice
Care for your house inside and out, and enjoy the good times of summer.
1. Clean porch lights.2. Unfurl a flag for the First and Fourth.
3. Check safety devices.
4. Care for furry friends.
5. Clean windows inside and out.
6. Check window screens for holes.
7. Refresh summer whites.
8. Conserve water.
9. Keep landscape fire-safe.
10. Prepare for summer gues...
3 Packing Mistakes Professionals See Over and Over
Posted on Jul 13, 2018 in Home Advice
"Sometimes people will complain and not tip the guys because it took so long," says Cezar Iordan, owner of Moovers Chicago, "They don't realize that it took so long because of the simple mistakes they made."
Packing Books in Large Boxes
Not Labeling Your Boxes Clearly or Correctly
Not Packing Your Fragile Items Properly
7 Ways to Avoid a Bidding War
Posted on Jul 04, 2018 in Home Advice
1. Define your budget from the start
2. Getting yourself pre-approved helps
3. Impress the seller with a great first offer
4. Show some flexibility around their non-monetary concerns
5. Don’t burden the seller with too many conditions
6. Move quickly or someone else will
7. Wait for the months when the market slows
