One thing about living in a big city is that for better or for worse, your home seems to be a hub for house guests. Whether people are in town for a job interview, want to explore the city as tourists, or just passing through, your home is a cheaper and more comfortable alternative to … [Read more…]
No matter what city you live in, you probably hear stories of crime and robbery constantly. The evening news is not complete without a story of a neighbor that became a victim. For whatever reason, big cities seem to attract crime more than secluded rural towns. There are a number of things you can do … [Read more…]
Of course, everyone likes to consider themselves relatively clean. But in reality, it’s impossible to keep your house spotless 24/7. When you visit a friend’s apartment or house, there’s a good chance that it’s sparkling without a piece of clutter in sight. Truthfully, no one’s house looks that clean at all times. The host or … [Read more…]
Homelessness in the U.S. is not an issue that should be swept aside. There are currently over half a million people who are homeless throughout the U.S. According to the 2018 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, half of all people who were homeless came from just five states: California, New York, Florida, Texas, or Washington. In … [Read more…]
A few short years ago, the thought of being able to log in to a city across the globe and watch the population’s every move would have seemed absurd. In order to view the happenings of a city, you would have had to travel there and see it with your own eyes. This is no … [Read more…]
Starting a business can be hard. After coming up with that award-winning idea, you must figure out endless logistics in order to get yourself off the ground. Who will you ask to join your innovative team? How will you come up with the money to fund your endeavors? Where will your business thrive and eventually … [Read more…]
Your college major says a lot about you. An education major is a very different person than a math and science major. You probably have a specific image of both in your head – the education major is an average height, curly haired, bubbly female who always wears floral dresses while the math and science … [Read more…]
If you’ve been familiar with the home renovation scene the past few years, you’ve definitely heard of Chip and Joanna Gaines or the mega-popular show, Fixer Upper on HGTV. For many of us, the Gaines’ sparked a love for all things interior design and home renovations, making us look at the old run-down home we … [Read more…]
No matter where you are and no matter where you come from, we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Funny thing about St. Patrick though, despite being the patron saint of Ireland, he wasn’t even from the Emerald Isle. He was actually born in Britain and taken as a slave to Ireland at 16 … [Read more…]
Whether you’re hoping to reduce your carbon footprint, enticed by the opportunity to move your home every year, or looking to greatly reduce your cost of living, tiny homes can make for an affordable and unique real estate investment opportunity. But these benefits aren’t without cost. The obvious caveat is that you’ll be sacrificing space, … [Read more…]