Pocono Jack
If only our days didn’t boil down to having just a few extra minutes...but unfortunately, they often do. Just 15 extra minutes could open up a lot of possibilities - it could give you enough time to fit in the gym or a walk and not be late for work, spend a little quality time with the kids before dropping them at school, open up a window for journaling or reading, or give you a block of time for sorting through your inbox at work. The possibilities of 15 extra minutes are limitless!
The good ne...
In most markets, the Spring season is the most important time of year for buying or selling a home. However, with stay-at-home orders imposed in many markets by mid-March, some new listings never saw the light of day. In addition, tightening in the mortgage markets and job uncertainty discouraged many buyers from looking for a new home this year.
Now, as states explore reopening scenarios and people learn to navigate the new normal, both buyers and sellers are starting to take a fresh look at...
So you’re looking to redecorate but you’re not sure where to start. Follow these four simple steps to breathe new life into your space, and your home will look as good as new!
Step 1: Bring in some color
Painting is one of the easiest things you can do to change up a room. Just be sure to paint before you bring in any large pieces of furniture, if possible.
Step 2: Focus with furniture
Large pieces, like a sectional sofa or a bed, are important in bringing the room together....
With all of the stress we experience, yoga can be a great way to unwind and decompress. And while we might not think of kids as balls of anxiety, they can experience some of the same pressures as adults from time to time—making yoga a great practice for them, too.
Keep it lighthearted Kids are more likely to get bored if they are forced to stick to the same few poses, but make yoga feel like a game and they’ll want to keep practicing. Come up with a theme, let kids pretend to be their favor...
Whether you consider yourself a master at home DIYs or prefer to leave repairs to the professionals, it’s always a good idea to know what projects are safe to tackle yourself and which will require an expert.
If it requires tampering with electricity: PRO
Even basic wiring can pose a potential threat if you aren’t an experienced electrician. If the task is as basic as installing a new light switch cover, go ahead and do it yourself. Otherwise, call in the professional.
Protecting your personal information from identity thieves is a multi-step process; however, the biggest step you can take at home is to shred anything with personal information on it.
“All a true identity thief needs to become you is your name and ZIP code,” said Frank Abagnale, an American security consultant, at a reception in November. “What you may think is worthless, is of value to an identity thief.”
But you don’t want to use just any shredder. Some shredders only cut up paper enough so...
One of the biggest responsibilities a child—or a family—can take on is adopting a dog as a pet.
Feeding, walking, grooming and cleaning up after a dog are daily responsibilities that everyone can do, and will also help teach children how to take care of something they love. For parents, however, there’s the extra task of paying for all the costs associated with the dog.
Here are some of the primary expenses of owning a dog that a family should consider before bringing one home:
Upfront FeesAdop...
