The New American Remodel 2019
For the third consecutive year, the International Builders Show, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), included a remodeled home among its exhibit houses in an acknowledgement that almost half of NAHB members are remodelers. The International Builders Show, held this year in Las Vegas, attracts more than 80,000 people from around the.....
MyLoanHelp.me – Free Help for Homeowners in Financial Distress
A wide range of circumstances can put a family at risk of losing their home. Unexpected expenses, reduced income, medical or marital problems, and natural disasters can create significant financial distress. As a result, many people feel trapped and worry about losing their home to foreclosure. They don’t want to ask for help from friends.....
Think Spring, Reduce Your Winter Blues
If winter winds have you longing for spring, that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get ready for the next season. The National Association of Landscape Professionals recently announced its top lawn and landscape trends for 2019, so you can review those trends and see if you’d like to incorporate them into your outdoor.....
Creating an Art Museum in Your Home
If you are an art-lover who spends hours at a time in art museums gazing at paintings, choosing art for your home can be a challenge. How do you choose just one or two paintings when you love so many? And how do you afford to surround yourself with the quality of art that you.....
Cohousing, Shared-Living Offers Viable Alternative
Loneliness is said to have an enormous negative impact on our health. "We know clearly that sitting, smoking and obesity are linked to chronic disease," says Dr. Amy Sullivan, PsyD. "But I think of loneliness as another risk factor for chronic health conditions." Even for those without family—a spouse, partner or children, there are ways.....
Help for Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, a growing number of those employees may have trouble making ends meet. While Congress has passed legislation guaranteeing back pay for federal workers, approximately 800,000 of those workers started to miss paychecks on January 11. Unemployment offices around the nation are reporting an uptick in claims from federal workers......