If you just moved into your first apartment and chose a hip, downtown location with limited square-footage, you probably know the struggle of having more stuff than fits your tiny new apartment. While stacking cardboard boxes atop your closet or…
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Four essentials for your best-ever Super Bowl party
Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. That holiest of the holy football happenings. An event that will lead to many a hangover and heated water cooler exchange on Monday. Weather you’re a diehard Seahawks fan or a Patriot, or just a regular…
Six tips for a low-cost winter
There’s one part of winter that even the biggest fans of frost and mittens hate, and that’s the foot-long heating and electricity bills that arrive in your (e)mail. Just think about all the cozy sweaters you could get with the…
Safely removing rooftop snow
Each year, after the winter holidays, the weather continues to ramp up in many parts of the US, as if paying a tribute to the white season. Some areas have already been conquered by the snow and ice blanket, but…
Determine your insurance needs for 2015
At the beginning of each year, the natural tendency is to review, modify, and renew habits, behaviors, and needs. Throughout the course of a year many things can change, so an insurance review is also recommended. Here are some aspects…
Guidelines for renters insurance research
The biggest mistake people make when it comes to renter’s insurance is not getting one. But that is not the only error they make related to it. Besides the cost, there are a few important aspects which should be researched…
Simple home security tips
Follow some simple tips for home security to ensure your time away won’t turn into a break-in of theft. There are many ways to take off attention of your home when you’re away and to keep it secure when you’re…
Stay safe: preparing your car for winter
If you live in sunny Florida or Southern California, you probably won’t find much use in this article. But if you live in a state that knows what winter is like, or plan on visiting friends or family who live…
Décor in a rental: limitations and possibilities
When hunting for the perfect apartment, save your time and grief by taking one extra step: do a little research before committing to signing the lease to find out how deep are you allowed to get involved in the apartment’s…
Safe holidays for furry friends
The holidays bring together the five Fs: family, friends, fun, food, and Fido. In all the excitement it’s easy to forget about holiday safety, Fido’s safety. If you wish to avoid ending your holiday celebration at the veterinary emergency clinic,…