How to Store the Declaration of Independence
Not so fast Nic Cage. Written on parchment — or animal skin – the original copy of the Declaration of Independence is encased in a titanium and aluminum frame and secured behind bulletproof glass and…
Declare Victory Over Your Grocery Bills by Starting a Backyard Garden
One of the best ways to slash your grocery bill is to grow your own food in a backyard vegetable garden. During World War II the government called upon Americans to grow “victory gardens” to supplement…
5 Questions to Ask Before Moving an Aging Parent into Your Home
When an elderly loved one needs help with daily living tasks, moving that person into your home may seem like a good solution, but there’s much you need to consider. Caring for aging parents at…
The Benefits of Decluttering: 7 Ways Clearing Your Space Will Improve Your Well-Being
Reducing the clutter in your home can be life-changing experience with many unexpected benefits. While organizing guru Marie Kondo seems to have sparked a national conversation about decluttering with the recent arrival of her Netflix…
Here’s What You Need to Know About Co-living, the Latest Housing Trend
As the sharing economy continues to gain momentum, renters are finding that they can save money in pricey urban areas by moving into shared housing. The success of Uber vehicles and Airbnb vacation rentals has…
How to Convince Your Adult Children It’s Time to Move Out
Most people enjoy their kids’ company, but when it comes to adult children living at home there often comes a time when they overstay their welcome. Family togetherness is fine, but it’s possible to get…
Thinking About Moving Closer to Your Grandkids? Read This First
Parents who are glad to see their kids grow up, move away, and become independent often have a change of heart when they become grandparents. Phone calls and Skype conversations are no substitute for personal…
Why You Should Think Twice About Relocating For a New Job
One of the most important decisions you can make is whether to take a job that requires you to move. Moving is a life-changing experience. It can mean uprooting your family and saying goodbye to…
6 Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Moving to a New Place
It is the premise to every other young adult novel or movie: the new kid struggling to make his way in a new town without their old friends or familiar comforts. Such a scenario is…
What You Need to Know About Moving a Loved One to an Assisted-Living Facility
Because not all assisted-living facilities offer the same services or levels of care, choosing one that’s the right fit for a loved one requires some research. “You would never buy a home or rent an…