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Creating Storage Underneath Your Stairs
By: Jan Soults Walker Sweep out the dust bunnies. Clear away the clutter. Time to put wasted space beneath the staircase to work with these customized storage solutions. That hollow triangle of space beneath your staircase can house more than lint. Claim the square footage for organizing your stuff. See which of these storage solutions […]
To-Do List for First Time Home Buyers
Home Shopping Checklist
In Closing: How to Seal the Home-Buying Deal
By: HouseLogic Sign that paperwork. Write those checks. Get those keys! The closing. It all comes down to this. The grand finale. Once you have the keys, the house is yours. (Cue: Air horn sound!) Nice work getting this far. You’re almost a homeowner! Let’s run through some questions you may have as you cross the […]
The Best Moves You Can Make When Planning for Long-Term Care
When was the last time you thought about your healthcare? If you are an older adult, it may have been pretty recently. Healthcare costs tend to increase with age. Now, when was the last time you thought about how you would pay for long-term care? For many adults, the answer is “never,” and that can […]
Make an Offer Like a Boss
By: HouseLogic These 10 money- and time-saving steps can help you craft a winning bid. Ah, the offer! Know Your Limits | Learn to Speak “Contract” | Set Your Price | Figure Out Your Down Payment | Make an Earnest Money Deposit | Review Contingency Plans | Read the Fine Print | Make a Date to Settle | Write a Fan Letter to the Seller | Brace Yourself for a Counteroffer Cinematically speaking, this […]
Home Safety Checklist
The Pros and Cons of Rental Properties
By: Shirley Martin, Tidy Life Today Whether you have inherited a property or you have some extra money and are thinking of investing in one, many people are faced at some point with the possibility of going into the rental market. A rental property can be an excellent financial asset, but it is important to […]
Organize Your Home In a Month In Less Than an Hour a Day
By: Jamie Wiebe A super-easy plan for getting organized without adding to your home-is-school, home-is-work, home-is-everything time burden. Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet. Register for VolunteerMatch. But “get organized”? It’s a goal so broad that just trying to […]
