Archive for June 2021

Many home improvements are little more than money pits. Some improvements don’t even appeal to many homebuyers. Over $200 billion is spent every year on home renovations, but how many of those dollars are spent in a way that truly improves the value of the home? Many people are shocked at how little their improvements…

Do you fantasize about waking up in the morning, walking sleepily down the hall to your home office with a steaming Cup of Joe, and plopping down in your chair to start working? Imagine the amount of money you’ll save on gas, clothing, and childcare working from home. With today’s technology, it’s possible to make…

It’s not necessary to go to a fancy meditation retreat in the mountains if you want a few days of silence. What’s the point? You can do that at home and save yourself some money. Maybe you don’t have the time or money to travel. You can do just as well on your own at…

As summer shifts into fall, the kids return to school and you settle in for whatever the season brings. For many of us, this means tasks around the house. Including the children in home cleaning will provide you with plenty of opportunities for teachable moments.  Whether you plan to clean from floor to ceiling or…

Working from home instead of the office means trading in one set of distractions for another. Plus, you need to supervise yourself. How can you stay focused when your kids are bored, and Netflix just added your favorite show?  Remote work has lots of advantages, like greater flexibility and zero commuting time. However, in order…

The value of your home is a crucial part of your overall investment portfolio. Although homeowners often think of it separately, your house is a huge investment that affects multiple financial areas of your life.  The value of a house can be affected by many factors during a sale. These fixes can increase that value:…

Whether you work from home, are recovering from an illness or surgery, or any other reason, if you are stuck at home you may find yourself feeling stressed and depressed. If you’re struggling with these feelings, you’ll be pleased to discover that there are many things you can do to help reduce your stress, uplift…

You may have heard jokes about the quarantine fifteen. For many adults, spending more time at home is making them gain weight. Almost 50% of women and 25% of men said they’ve put on pounds due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to a WebMD poll. There are several reasons for this. Gyms are closed. Emotional eating…

Do you have fantasies about where you’d like to live someday? Maybe it’s a beautiful little seaside town in the south of France or a log home in the mountains of Denver. Fortunately, you can have a bit of your dream right now, where you live today, without uprooting your life! Although it’s important to…

Selling your home yourself means you have to actively look for potential buyers and communicate with them. You’ll have to answer phone calls and emails to provide more details about the home. Interacting with potential buyers can seem like a waste of time, but it’s important to be available and helpful so that you don’t…