Roughly three-quarters of American single-family homes have a garage attached. While the goal might be to house cars from the weather, many families end up storing everything from gardening tools to sports equipment there as well. While some will invest in large Amish built garages that give them plenty of space, others might install Amish […]
Three Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
In most cases, you need to be able to sell your current real estate before purchasing a new home. Though it’s a tricky process, some people think that they can do it on their own, saving the real estate commissions that they’d otherwise have to pay for if they worked with an agent. The truth […]
Incorporating Japanese Screens in Your Interior Design
A well appointed home can equate to an increased valuation when buying or selling, according to Smart Money magazine. Apart from the financial considerations, there are aesthetic benefits to incorporating well designed features, such as Japanese shoji screens and doors in your home. When selecting a craftsman for your home, you should look for finely […]
Maintaining a Restful Nights Sleep
We have become a culture that never seems to get enough sleep. To eventually get enough rest during the day, the National Sleep Foundation recommends taking a quick nap of 10 to 20 minutes. That will help supplement restless nights, but for those that have trouble sleeping at night, you might want to look at […]
Why Apartment Living Rocks Even More Than You Thought It Did
Think affordable rent is the only way downtown apartments save you money? Think again, my thrifty friend. Apartment rentals are not simply a matter of convenience. They are the quintessential living situation for anyone looking to save money on utilities, maintenance, and transportation costs.Utilities. Many lifelong renters don’t even know the kind of money they […]
Three Reasons to Consider Living in a Loft
I wish I could point out one, specific reason why I’m living in a loft rather than in one of the more traditional Philadelphia apartment buildings around the city, but the fact of the matter is that there’s just so many benefits and advantages of living in a loft to pick from. Here are a […]