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If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Buying a new home is a big step, and it can be pretty complicated. Renting is simpler than home ownership, but home ownership gives you stability and equity. So, you need to get the information that will help make home shopping easier. A good real estate agent is a good place to start. I’ve been through the home buying and selling process a few times now, and I started this blog to share my information about how to find a home with the features you’re looking for, get the most for your money, and avoid getting stuck with a lemon. Check out the articles to learn how to make your first home buying experience great.
Where Should You Put Your Gun Safe? 5 Tips To Help You Decide
If you are putting a gun safe in your home, you want to put it in the safest spot possible. Wondering where that is? Well, that answer differs depending on your home, and you have to keep in mind a range of threats from moisture to thieves. Here are five tips to help you find the perfect spot.
1. Avoid Humid or Moist Areas
Guns can be extremely sensitive to moisture.
Want To Retire To A 55+ Community? Consider These 2 Financial Factors First
Active adult communities that are restricted to those 55 or older can be a great choice for retiring adults. You get a place to live, plus a ready-made community and access to amenities that you would otherwise have to pay extra for. However, making the move to a 55+ community is a big decision that will have a significant impact on your finances, and there are some important things that you should consider when you're choosing the location and community that's right for you.
4 Better Ways To Spend Your Time Than Packing And Unpacking
Many times, whether to hire professional packers to pack and unpack your home when you are moving is thought of as a question of time versus money. If you have a lot of spare time, you may save money and do your packing yourself. However, if you are pressed for time, have complicated items to move, or don't have a strict budget, you might hire professionals to pack or unpack your belongings.
Securing Vulnerable Access Points: 3 Ways To Secure The Front Door
Home burglaries are not uncommon in the United States. In fact, approximately one house is burglarized every 15 seconds, and 33% of intruders enter the home through the front door. Securing the front door should be one of your primary concerns. If you're unsure whether your front door is safe enough, here are 3 ways you can further secure your entryways to make them a less vulnerable access point.
Install a Deadbolt
Don't Get Caught With A Clogged Dryer Vent
It's one of those things you rarely think about until it begins to cause problems -- your dryer vent. However, blockages of these vents can have dire consequences, and may even lead to a fire. In fact, nearly 5 percent of home fires are caused by a problem or malfunction in the dryer system, and another 32 percent of these dryer fires are the result of a buildup of lint or other debris in the duct system.
4 Things You Should Never Put In A Storage Unit
Using a self storage facility is one of the best ways to keep your belongings safe when you are moving or going on vacation. While most of the items that you would want to put in a storage unit can be stored with no problem, there are a few unique cases that you should consider. Here are four things that you should never put in a storage unit.
Hazardous Materials
5 Ways Free Boxes Can Ruin Your Move
No one likes to pay for moving boxes. Moving is expensive enough without having to purchase boxes that you will likely use once and throw away. To avoid this expense, many DIY movers try to rummage through local dumpsters and beg friends and neighbors for free boxes. However, this method of collecting boxes may backfire. Here are 5 ways your free moving boxes can ruin your move.
They won't hold up.
Simple Things You Can Do To Help Your Movers Move Your Stuff
After weeks or months of planning, packing, repacking and stacking endless cardboard boxes, you are finally ready for a custom relocation service to grab your stuff and get it on the truck. However, like any service provider, you want to make the job as easy and quick as possible for the guys who will be lugging your stuff to and from the truck. From making sure everything is clean and in order to the little extras that can mean a lot, here are a few things you can do to help the movers move your stuff more quickly:
4 Surefire Ways To Keep Your Pediatric Office Organized
In addition to minimizing germs in the atmosphere, keeping your pediatric office organized comes with a variety of benefits such as ease of communication with patients, better managed finances, and a calmer workplace for you and your office staff to thrive in. With the help of the following tips and tricks, keeping your pediatric office organized on a day-to-day basis is a cinch:
Use Stackable Storage Bins
A great way to keep your clutter at bay is to put a few stackable storage bins throughout various areas of your office.
How To Properly Store Your Outboard-Powered Boat Over The Winter
Boaters usually don't look forward to winter because that means the end to their warm weather fun on the water. However, when it comes time to put your boat away for the winter, you should understand what steps to take to prepare it for storage. Even small boats with outboard motors require that you take care of several things before putting them away. It's well worth taking the time to do it right, or you may be sorely disappointed when you are ready to take it out on the water in the spring if your motor doesn't start or metal parts are rusting.