When it comes to home security, there are a number of ways that you can reduce your chances of a home burglary. According to a recent study, the amount of home burglaries varies significantly by state and by region, but overall thousands of Americans fall victim to this crime each year. Here are a few … [Read more…]
Living in the city means you’re in walking distance to some of your favorite shops. The cute little coffee shop is just around the corner. There’s a late-night pizza shop two blocks up the street. Work isn’t too far, either. Convenience is everywhere, but then again, so is everyone else. Living in the city means … [Read more…]
If you’ve ever leafed through a Guinness Book of World Records, you’ve likely come across some of the American small towns’ claims to fame. These range from the world’s tallest peanut to the world’s longest candy counter. What is interesting about these tourist attractions is where they’re located — rarely do you see them in … [Read more…]
If you’re living in an apartment, chances are you don’t have a lot of space. On top of that, it’s doubtful that you have a lot of wall space. With that in mind, it’s important to maximize what space you have when it comes to home decorating. We all love to display photos. Wedding photos … [Read more…]
Solar energy is a wonderfully effective and cost-efficient addition to most any home, and yet only 3% of American households use it. So what’s up? Maybe you’ve got some lingering questions keeping you from making the switch. Let’s talk about them, and bring you one step closer to making your city-living a little greener. “Are … [Read more…]
Moving to a new city can be hard, especially if it’s in an unfamiliar state or far away from friends and family. Considering that moving houses is one of the most stressful things that someone can do, making the jump might seem daunting. Once the hard part – physically moving – is over, then comes … [Read more…]
It’s that time of the year again: The weather is warming up, pollen is covering everything, and it’s time to decide whether or not to renew your lease. The spring and summer are the busiest months for Americans to move. According to that study, almost 50% of people move between May and August. If you’re … [Read more…]
While we’ve had a wild batch of April weather in many parts of the country, it seems that spring may finally be here. Maybe. For the sake of this article, let’s go with that assumption. With the weather (potentially) heating up, that means it’ll be time to start up the air conditioner. For many of … [Read more…]
Are you a rural-dweller or a urbanite? Do you prefer wide open spaces or the hustle and bustle? If you ask me, I’d take the city atmosphere any day. That’s not to say I haven’t experienced small-town-living. In fact, I grew up in a small town. But now? Today? I’ll gladly pay relatively higher rent … [Read more…]
The urban jungle, the concrete jungle, the big city — whatever you call major metropolitan areas, there are both similarities and differences throughout the United States. One of them is their commitment to being environmentally friendly. Climate change isn’t something that will be reversed overnight or even this decade, but with the Earth’s average temperature … [Read more…]