Research has shown that nearly 70% of Americans will donate to charity at least once a year. The reasons aren’t entirely cryptic — plenty of organizations offer tax-deductible donation options, and on top of all that, it just feels good to be altruistic while helping families in need. And one of the biggest groups that […]
Month: March 2014
I’ve been living in a loft ever since I graduated college and moved to Philadelphia. Though Philly lofts certainly offer the luxury living experience that’s attracted many people, it wasn’t my primary motivation. I decided to try living in a loft because they’re attractive, affordable, and were close to the heart of the city. However, […]
What You Should Know About Planning for a Retirement Community
According to a new study by a Stanford economics scholar, people tend to increase their savings more when they are using retirement income projections, and have access to information regarding why it makes sense to save money now for later use. When the information is absent, however, people save less for retirement on average. “The […]
Use Sliding Shoji Screens For Your Next Design
Sliding shoji screens were originally used in Asian homes as room dividers. Fast forward to today, and this unique design is being used all over the world. Shoji sliding doors can be the perfect design element to make your home look more modern. Japanese builders frequently used cypress and cedar wood to construct Shoji screens. […]
Three Reasons It’s Important to Donate Clothes
The philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said, “Compassion is the basis of morality.” In order to be morally righteous, we must help others. This is partly why charitable donations of clothes and other goods are so important, but there are a few other reasons why clothing donations matter. Here’s a short list explaining how donations have […]
Don’t Buy an Amish Shed or Barn Without Reading This First
In today’s world, quality is often overlooked as companies seek to pump out the most products they can at the lowest production cost, often importing cheaply-made pieces from overseas and assembling them in the U.S. for eventual distribution. If you are looking for quality storage sheds or barns, you might have difficulty locating a builder […]