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Sometimes, the goals we set for a new year are just dreams. But, if you’re serious about achieving your goals and plans in this new year, you’ll need to find a way to stay motivated in your pursuit of them. So, what can you do? Start by creating some momentum. Take the first steps. Then,…

When most people think about home security, they tend to focus on locks, alarms, and cameras. While these safeguards are essential, there are many other things you can do to prevent break-ins — without having to invest a lot of money. For example, start by reviewing your landscaping. Well maintained landscaping can be a powerful…

Stress is common during the holiday season, even in Hallmark movies! Fortunately, there are techniques you can use to help keep stress at bay. For example, a strategy that many life coaches recommend is to prioritize and reschedule. That simply means prioritizing what’s truly important this month — perhaps an upcoming get-together with family —…

It feels good to know that your home is clean and tidy, but with busy schedules we often feel we’re not doing enough. Even if you hire a cleaning service, you may find it’s worth looking into some of the efficiency-focused cleaning apps, appliances and devices available online. Some can help us complete laborious tasks…

Online shopping has become an expected convenience. However, sharing personal information can put us at an increased risk of monetary loss or identity theft and could also result in a compromised credit rating. Tricks and scams are designed to catch our impulse to respond when we may be off-guard, anxious or in a hurry. They…

As trends evolve and needs change, some homeowners may want to rethink the functionality of their kitchen. Perhaps the most significant contributor to such a re-consideration is the actual layout, and how it affects traffic flow, task orientation, and storage. For example, many kitchen plans include an island, peninsula, countertop and/or a seating nook. Although…

Whether you’re looking for easy, affordable changes or a major renovation, there are many ways to enhance a bathroom environment. Beyond the basics like decorative color coordinated accessories to match curtains, mats and towels, enhanced upgrades like a spa-inspired showerhead and a touchless faucet will add personal comfort and convenience. Depending on your budget, a…

If you want to kickstart a makeover, adding or changing carpeting can have a swift and dramatic impact. You can purchase an area rug ready to unroll, or get wall-to-wall broadloom professionally installed in a matter of hours. While adding color and comfort to almost any room or hallway, carpets also improve the acoustics of…

The landscape of auto ownership is changing, largely driven by the high cost of vehicle ownership, fuel and maintenance. Partly thanks to the lower cost of operating electric and hybrid vehicles, car-ownership groups are becoming a popular choice for urban commuters. This suggests that shared ownership will become a more common alternative for individuals disenchanted…

Homeowners have many options for indoor composting, beyond participating in municipal services that accept biodegradable food scraps separate from trash and recyclables. Some D-I-Y approaches are virtually cost-free, but they do require research and care to be managed properly. If that’s not ideal, there are now convenient kitchen-friendly appliances on the market that can quickly…