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What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
They go by different names depending on the region: accessory apartment, in-law suite or in-law apartment, granny flat, second unit or secondary suite, and are also known as ohana units in Hawaii and casitas in the Southwest. ...
From KonMari To 20/20: 5 Expert Decluttering Methods To Try For A Tidier Home
For many, the start of the year is a wonderful opportunity to refresh their living spaces. Aside from cleaning your home, tidying and decluttering might also be at the top of your list. Declutter...
Think Your House Is Haunted? Here’s What’s Really Going On and How to Fix Those Spooky Problems
Something is creaking on the topmost floor, and yet you all know that no one's there. Why did your door slam shut seemingly by itself? Could ghosts be causing your lights to flicker? You love your home, but it seems to be producing a variet...
6 Little But Meaningful Ways To Be A Good Neighbor
If you want to have a good neighbor, you have to be a good neighbor first. And learning how to be a good neighbor is a skill that can be equally as impactful on you as it can on your neighborhood. ...
5 Tips For An Easier Thanksgiving Cleanup If You’re Hosting For the First Time
Thanksgiving is easily anyone's favorite holiday of the year. With each bite of the glorious roast turkey, spoonfuls of delicious mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce, and even a slice of pumpkin pie, we are transported...
5 Biggest Plumbing Mistakes Many Homeowners Are Guilty of Making
You may not think much about it, but plumbing is an integral part of your home's systems. Plumbing issues such as dripping faucets, leaky pipes, running toilets, or frustratingly low water pressure do happen. Some of these may occur d...
5 Easy But Helpful Tips to Manage Stress This Holiday Season
If you're starting to feel the stress of the holidays, just know it’s normal since this season demands a lot for most of us. Thankfully, here are some practical strategies to keep stress under control and make it a truly enjoyable season....
7 Smart Tips To Keep Your Home Safe From Burglars This Holiday Season
It's the season of gifts, food, decorations, a lot of festivities, and of course- burglaries. Wait, what? Unfortunately, it’s the less cheerful reality of the holiday season. According to the FBI, 18 percent of home burglaries happen in D...