In a time when a house can often seem like a box of chocolates, a simple set of basic tools and materials can help you find the right items and make your home look as elegant and inviting as possible.You may want to buy a large wooden cabinet and an artful piece of wood, but…
A year ago, I was in Seattle, WA.I was there to report on a major story that I had written.I wanted to be on the first day, and I was so excited to be there.And then I had a problem.I had to leave early.The hotel was packed.It was getting late.I left at 4am.I woke up…
Christine Dola and her husband, Mike, live in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house on the edge of downtown Salt Lake City.They are building a new home in the area and want to build a second, larger home to match.The Dolan’s will not be moving out.Christine’s brother-in-law and the other family members will stay with the Dolans,…
An apartment is a unit of housing that is rented from an individual or an organization.Most rental housing is in a single-family home or townhouse type building.It usually has a maximum of 4 bedrooms, and a minimum of 2 bathrooms.The apartment can have many tenants and can range in size from one to many apartments.Some…
After a thrilling win over Milan, Juventus beat AC Milan 1-1 in their opening game of the Serie A season.Alessio Cerci’s goal was the first for Juventus since February.Gianluigi Buffon also scored for Juve in the defeat.Coach Andrea Agnelli has named the full squad for the opening game against AC Milan at the San Siro…
Furnishing standards are not the only factors that can influence how you feel about living with roommates.It is not uncommon to find roommates who are not interested in living in the same apartment, or may even be very reluctant to do so.This may result in a lack of common sense and/or poor communication.The second most…
There are two types of furniture you should be looking for: budget furniture and more expensive furniture.You can’t go wrong with the former, but the latter will get you some extra attention from your neighbors.The difference between budget and more costly furniture can be hard to appreciate at first.Here’s what you need to know.What’s a…
People are always asking about the best way to save money when buying a new sofa or bed.But what are the best ways to spend your money?We asked the experts to share their best tips on saving money.What is a ‘pennies’?Pennies are small bills that are added to a home’s bill to pay for essentials.They…
The answer is pretty simple.Most of us are pretty busy people who would rather have our living space and the furniture we use around the house maintained than replaced with something that’s not as nice.But what if you are a single person who works from home?There are a few options for you if you want…
I moved into my own apartment with my partner and two children in July 2015, just two months before the Great Recession officially began.It was a big leap for us.We’d been married just over a year when we first got married.We didn’t expect to live in the same place forever, and we weren’t sure how…