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When you have a large ticket item that is starting to show signs of age, or is no longer functioning the way it is supposed to, it can be difficult to decide if you should sink money into repairs, or if it is a better idea to cut your losses and replace the item completely. While this has always been …
Almost every country and culture across the globe has New Year’s traditions designed to bring about good luck and fortune in the coming year. Some of these traditions seem a bit odd – in Spain people wear red underwear and eat green grapes, and in Denmark friends and family may toss dishes at your front door. In Scotland, bonfires and …
You’ve made your grocery and gift shopping lists, planned the timing of your guests’ incoming drives and/or flights, and checked the seating arrangements for dinner and downtime meticulously, in expectation of a smooth and enjoyable holiday gathering. However, no matter how much thought you put into your holiday hosting duties, it seems that there are always one or two things …
Have you started thinking about your New Year Resolutions yet? Some of us make a habit of this every year, likely thinking along the lines of what we might like to change about ourselves, from eating healthier and working out more, to perhaps committing to disconnecting from technology and work for larger stretches each day. But have you thought about …
A crackling fire burning in the fireplace is the quintessential winter scene for many, and while gas logs are becoming more and more popular, many people still enjoy the authentic feel of an old fashioned wood-burning fireplace. Along with the cozy warmth of a burning fire, fireplaces provide low cost heating that helps offset energy bills during the winter months. …
Are you selling an already vacant home? If you have a rental property sitting empty, it makes sense that you might want to offload it during this currently ultra hot real estate market. Or perhaps you’ve purchased a new home and moved before selling your previous one. In both scenarios, you may be faced with a significant length of time …
The holidays are here and for many of us, that means there will be travel in our plans over the next several weeks. This means many of us will be leaving our homes empty and unattended more than usual, and more than we did last year due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when thieves …
Mention to your friends and family that you are thinking of selling your home and you are sure to get plenty of advice. List your home in April or May – those are the best months to sell! Remember, there are always more buyers looking for a home over the summer than any other time of year! Don’t bother listing …
To quote a meme travelling around the city lately, Atlanta’s weather just went from 90 to 55 like it saw a state trooper! Most of us are thrilled to have temperatures that finally make it feel like fall, and even the windy and rainy days are a welcome reprieve from the steamy summer that overstayed its welcome. But of course, …
