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22 Jul
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Americans are Remodeling to Age in Place Instead of Downsizing
Family Life Storage Tips

Once the kids go off to college, most people will start thinking about downsizing. While it may seem a little early to think about what life will be like post-retirement, the home you live in today will impact your options years down the road. As you get close to post-retirement, your tasked with making a [...]

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18 Mar
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Tips for Keeping the Peace when your Children Share a Bedroom
Family Life

 When your children share a bedroom it can go in two directions. A shared bedroom can either be a source of endless fighting, or it can lead to good memories and bonding between siblings. Can you prevent one and encourage the other? Is it even possible to influence your kids’ relationship?  In a word, yes.While [...]

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20 Jan
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Which is Cheaper, Buying a House in the Winter or Summer?
Family Life Moving

Summer is when most people move. The kids are out of school and house hunting begins in earnest. But is summer really the best season for buying a house? Interest rates are at an all-time low but the pandemic crisis means a lot of people might stick with the wait-and-see approach. Even so, sometimes moving [...]

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17 Dec
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Ease the Christmas Rush. Home Organizing Tips for the Holidays.
Family Life Home Organization

If you Google “Home Organizing Tips for the Holidays,” in exactly 0.37 seconds you will get 101,000 results. Two questions immediately come to mind: Where does one possibly begin, and aren’t the holidays already stressful enough?There are probably at least 50 organizing tips for every room in your house, and at that rate, you might [...]

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08 Oct
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The Best Websites for Finding Short-Term Rentals and Temporary Housing
Family Life Your Local Metro

At some point in our lives, most of us will find ourselves in a situation where we need to find temporary housing. Work-related reasons for needing short-term rentals range from being between jobs to unexpectedly losing one. Here are the best websites for finding short-term rentals.Sometimes personal, or life events like a sudden breakup or [...]

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20 Aug
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Kid-Friendly Toy Storage Tips
Family Life Storage Tips

Family friendly toy storage tips can be invaluable when you’re preparing to move, have a baby, or simply clean the house. Keeping toys tucked away when not in use can relieve stress and prevent your home from becoming a toy disaster zone, especially during transitions. While you can find plenty of great ideas and inspiring [...]

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