A well-decluttered home can bring a sense of peace and order to even the busiest person’s lifestyle. Unfortunately for self-identifying clutter bugs, the reverse holds true. If you are ready to get to work on your home and declutter your piles of clothes, there are a few tried-and-true tips you should have in your arsenal.
Use the Shopping TestIt can be hard to determine what to cull and what to keep when decluttering. Sentimentality can make it even more complicated. If you’re wavering on what...
If you have small children, you know how hard it can be to keep your house clean. Here are some strategies to help you avoid getting stressed out and make your home presentable in case you have unexpected guests.
Set Realistic Expectations and Communicate ThemIf you had high standards for cleanliness before you had kids, holding yourself and your young children to those same expectations will only leave you frustrated. Make keeping the house clean a priority but be realistic. Focus first and fo...
Mustering up enough energy to hit the gym can be tough, especially if you usually go first thing in the morning or after a long day of work. But there are a few things you can do to make sure you can push through that workout and finish strong.
Hydrate.Without a well-hydrated body, your muscles won’t be able to perform at their best, and fatigue will set in long before you’re able to put in the effort needed for a beneficial sweat session. Try to drink at least twenty-four ounces of water befor...
Real estate is a year-round proposition, so exterior staging and curb appeal are always important. When getting your home ready to sell, it’s a good idea to take some time to drive around the block, and then pull up in front as if you were seeing your house for the first time. This will allow you to pick out things that might turn off potential buyers and spruce up areas that need improvement.
Here are ten ways to make your winter listing look warmer, cozier, and more beautiful when buyers and...
Many Americans don’t realize how much water their family uses in a typical day or how much of that water is wasted. Conserving water can help to protect the environment and lower your bills.
How to Save Water in the House
If you typically leave the water running while you wash dishes, brush your teeth or shave, that can waste hundreds of gallons each month. Work on breaking the habit to reduce your water bills.
There are plenty of desirable features in an old home, such as original hardwood floors, antique cabinetry, and gorgeous molding, but maintaining these features or restoring them to their original glory can be a challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of tips and tricks to keeping your old home’s best points looking like new.
Original Hardwood Floors
Keep older wood in tip-top shape by filling in scratches and dents with stain or marker, and then buffing the floors with a fine-grit sander or polis...
As a parent, you’ve undoubtedly thought about your child’s college education—no matter what their current age is. And if you’re planning on paying their way, or at least helping them out, cost is certainly a factor.
Unless you’ve got a huge sum of cash to plunk down when it’s time to pay, chances are you’ll need to find multiple ways to fund your child’s education.
Here are seven options to consider:
FAFSAWhether you or your child is paying, begin by filling out the Free Application for Federal...
