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The weather in the summer months is ideal for outdoor activities, exploration, and fun. The warmer temperatures can be tough on your animal friends, though. Be…
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When you’re an apartment renter, you’re responsible for keeping the place clean. And of course you know to clean the bathroom and kitchen, but just how…
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This is not your grandmother’s ideal retirement community. Or ... is it? It is if your grandmother is really into yoga and hiking, and she doesn’t…
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Thirty years ago, in the ancient age of the 1980s, it seemed like once a movie franchise was done, it was done. Nobody immediately threw on…
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Closet space in apartments is always at a premium — so if you’re at the point where you can’t possibly squeeze in any new outfits, it’s…
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If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve most likely heard about the growing number of cases of the Zika virus disease. First discovered…
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Ample light is usually high on the wish list of many people looking for the ideal rental space. Not only does natural light lead to improved…
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Plenty of places offer senior discounts: restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, etc. The list goes on and on. Add to that list grocery stores, many of which…
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There's no denying that everyone needs more storage space. Today there are more self-storage units in America than there are McDonald's locations, and the storage industry…
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Try these solutions to get your fly problem under control this summer. The all-natural options we’ve listed here will work in any home, and oftentimes you…
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Now that you're in retirement or nearing it, it's time to take those trips you always put off. Thankfully, most hotels, airlines, car rental companies and cruise lines offer…
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Utility bills can sneak up on us and really put a dent in our wallets. We may think we’re being diligent in saving energy, but there…
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If you’ve recently retired, you now have more time to pick-up both old and new passions, such as painting or becoming a film aficionado. Not only…
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Living in a rental has many advantages, but storage is usually not one of them. Lucky renters may be provided a separate storage unit in their…
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What is America’s greatest natural resource? Some might say coal. Some might say oil. Some may even say it’s our people. But looking across this great…
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As a renter, your options for changing the floor plan and creating more space are limited. But if you’re short on the extra room needed for…
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For most of you, summer means packing up and heading home to see your friends and family. For others, it might mean study abroad. Or, some…
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With the heat of summer rapidly approaching, we’re all going to need surefire ways to keep cool. You may be concerned if your living space doesn’t…
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If there’s anything more satisfying than a nice meal, it has to be a nice meal at a discounted price. Though there are senior discounts on…
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When summer starts to approach and those cold dips in spring temperatures are gone for good, everyone looks to sneak in as much extra outside time…
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Dressing tables have been around for centuries, from the structured elegance of the Georgian era to the current vogue for improvisation. The design-savvy love to play…
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We’ve all watched a good alien invasion film from the comfort of our apartments, but what if our apartments were no longer comfortable because of the…
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When will you retire? Age 65? Older? Never? If your answer is either of the latter two choices, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans age…
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When selecting an assisted living facility or senior housing, a number of factors can help narrow your search: price, location, activities, even the food. Arguably the…
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Everyone loves summer, right up until they get that first utility bill. The warmer weather and longer days can turn into outrageous water and electricity bills.…
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Summer is the season of fun. Filled with barbeques, pool parties and beach outings, it really doesn’t get better. The best thing about summer these days,…
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Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to own a house to make home improvements. There are plenty of DIY and redesign projects renters can enjoy…
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We all know the Hollywood discovery stories; heck, we even know which celebrities teamed up to make rent during their leaner days. But for a few…
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When preparing for retirement, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is where to live. Many of us, and our loved ones, immediately assume this…
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When we think of ghosts, we tend to think of the heavy hitters: the girl from The Ring, the librarian in Ghostbusters or even the Candyman.…
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I love balconies. Your balcony can give you a little slice of nature in your home, even if you live in the middle of a big…
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Atlanta has long been known as a music city: A stop on many Southern musicians’ tours, it most prominently emerged in the ‘90s as the hub…
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Whether you’ve been forced to retire earlier than expected or have worked hard to retire early, there are five common mistakes to avoid if you want…
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[caption id="attachment_30076" align="aligncenter" width="732"] Image Credit[/caption] When you live somewhere, you always run the risk of getting locked out. Maybe you forget your house key in…
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Rental life often feels restricting, and while there are some things you simply cannot do in a rental, there are, in fact, lots of opportunities you…
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched its five-star rating system of nursing homes, a web-based report card on the quality of care at…
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It can sometimes feel impractical to try to fit all your belongings into an apartment, especially when the kitchen or bathroom is smaller than you’re used…
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Shelving solutions in the 21st century are versatile, functional and imaginative. You can use traditional shelves or opt for these clever uses for floating shelves in…
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Bags or baskets, vintage magazine racks and beautiful ceramic dishes — even vegetable crates. With a little imagination, ordinary objects can look fabulous when creatively used…
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Whenever I design a home remodel, the bathroom is always my favorite part. With house flipping, I typically have a lot of freedom in my bathroom…
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