If you’ve lived in the same city or town all your life, you probably are very familiar with the culture and laws that govern the region. These have been consistent throughout your life, they’re all that you’ve ever known. Reality is, these standards are not consistent across the globe. Different geographic regions all have very … [Read more…]
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…]
It’s summer and that means it’s hot. This summer has seemingly been an endless streak of scorching weather. That overbearing heat takes a toll not only on you, but on your house as well. With that in mind, here is a list of easy maintenance tasks: Check detectors This is an easy one to do … [Read more…]
The list of Fortune 500 companies is a prestigious one. These companies must be American and are ranked according to their revenue for their most recent fiscal year. Although all these companies must start in America, a lot of them have expanded beyond our borders. A recent analysis looked into how Fortune 500 companies expanded internationally … [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…]
If baseball is to be considered America’s pastime, then football is its passion. With almost 100 million people across the country sitting in front of their televisions on February 3 for the 53rd Super Bowl, it is the most popular televised event of the year. Americans have essentially created a holiday out of the big … [Read more…]
Due to several mortgage interest rate hikes and low housing inventory across the board, 2018 made for a particularly difficult year for homebuyers. And while 2019 is predicted to remain a sellers market for much of the US, a recent drop in interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages, has lead to a 9% … [Read more…]
If you’re a home-improvement show fanatic, you know just how easy it is to get swept up in the idea of a farmhouse kitchen or breathtaking living room, without ever taking tangible steps to improve the current condition of your home. According to a study done by Joybird, 24% of states prefer house flipping shows, … [Read more…]
It’s the new year and everyone is determined to make positive changes in their lives. Often, people resolve to eat cleaner and healthier, but then the day comes that you wake up late and didn’t meal prep the night before and have to resort to buying your lunch at the fast food joint down the … [Read more…]