If you live in sunny Florida or Southern California, you probably won’t find much use in this article. But if you live in a state that knows what winter is like, or plan on visiting friends or family who live…
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Décor in a rental: limitations and possibilities
When hunting for the perfect apartment, save your time and grief by taking one extra step: do a little research before committing to signing the lease to find out how deep are you allowed to get involved in the apartment’s…
Safe holidays for furry friends
The holidays bring together the five Fs: family, friends, fun, food, and Fido. In all the excitement it’s easy to forget about holiday safety, Fido’s safety. If you wish to avoid ending your holiday celebration at the veterinary emergency clinic,…
Have a very thrifty Christmas!
Ah Christmas. It’s all eggnog, chocolate, family visits, reindeer sweater and enormous credit card bills. In our chase to buy the perfect present, decorations and THE dress or suits for the office holiday party, we get carried away with our…
Last minute preparations for winter’s arrival
If you were hoping for a mild winter after last year’s polar vortex, prepare to be disappointed. AccuWeather.com predicts plentiful rain, snow, ice and cold for most US regions, including areas such as the Gulf States and the Tennessee Valley.…
By the numbers – renters grow nationwide
The U.S. Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Census Bureau, conducted in 2012 an American Community Survey that reflected how American citizens reside. The highest percentage of owner-occupied housing units were in West Virginia, with 72 percent, followed closely…
Winter Pet Care
The leaves are almost done falling for this year; and in some parts of the country, the earth is looking forward to ice, snow, and freezing cold temperatures. It’s that time of the year when the best thing to do…
Questions to ask when moving with a pet
You and your best furry, feathery, scaly, flying, crawling or slithering best friend have decided to move to a new apartment. You’ve even scoped out a few cool places online and you’re scheduled to visit the properties. Make sure both…
Renting a house vs. renting an apartment
Deciding that renting is the better option for you when compared to buying is not the only thing that you need to carefully consider. The next step is to figure out the best type of structure for you and your…
Healthy at home this flu season
The beginning of autumn, besides the colorful landscapes and carved pumpkins, mean winds and frost and Flu. Flu season generally runs from October to May and it is impossible to predict how bad this year will be. One thing is…