by Admin | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Greed “Greed is alive and well in Birmingham, AL,” says Alison Smith Jones. “As a former real estate agent, I like to keep up with the housing market in the area, so I am regularly checking out homes online, especially if they are located near our house. One...
by Admin | Jul 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Declutter First As with most organizing projects, I recommend starting by decluttering your unwanted items. This is typically the hardest part of the process since you have to make decisions. Making decisions takes time and can be mentally exhausting. Try asking...
by Admin | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Cover Windows Leaving your windows uncovered during the sunniest hours of the day lets in a considerable amount of heat. When it is blazing outside, the smartest thing to do is block out the sun with an awning or shutters on your home’s exterior. Inside,...
by Admin | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Start With Your Soil Try to create soil that’s as healthy as possible for your plants. The first step is understanding your native soil and what it needs. “Your soil is a living thing, and it needs updating and ongoing care,” Gliksman says. Her practices...
by Admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
About a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Martin had a revelation: He and his girlfriend had rarely, if ever, eaten at their dining room table. Instead, they noshed in bed or on the couch in their single-family home in Corrigan, TX, about two hours north...
by Admin | May 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
With soaring prices and record home equity, you may expect a profit from selling your property. But the windfall may trigger an unexpected tax bill next April. While home profits dipped slightly, the typical single-family seller still scored a...
by Admin | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Know your number Budgeting is easier when you know exactly what your goal is. Do you need $50,000? $60,000? Much more? Figure it out so you can get real about saving. “I would recommend that prospective homebuyers ‘back into’ the math,” says Jason J. Krueger, a...
by Admin | May 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Can Opener First up is that can opener in your kitchen drawer. According to studies, most can openers harbor bacteria like salmonella and e.Coli. Here’s how to clean a can opener the right way. After every use, wash the can opener with hot water and...
by Admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Declutter First I recommend decluttering items you no longer want or need before you reorganize or remodel your kitchen. Cluttered cabinets may be deterrents for putting things away properly, which can then contribute to your kitchen running inefficiently. While...
by Admin | Apr 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Readjust to In-Person Learning If you have children who have been learning remotely and will resume full-time, in-person classes this fall, consider how to transition them smoothly and regain your space at home. You may have purchased a lot of supplies and equipment —...
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