Are you among the army of homeowners who feels as if nearly every room in your house is disorganized? Do you dread spring cleaning projects for fear that you will quickly get in over your head? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you are a prime candidate...
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Tag Archives: Home Organizing
Tips for Repurposing Used Charcoal Briquettes and Ash
Tips for Repurposing Used Charcoal Briquettes and Ash There are plenty of Americans that have not succumbed to the convenience of outdoor cooking using a gas grill. Those who swear by lump charcoal and charcoal briquettes enjoy their own way of cooking that tasty piece of meat along with grilled...
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Are Smartphones Hindering Individual Production?
You are part of a shrinking minority these days if you do not own a smartphone. With an estimated two-thirds of the American population now possessing and regularly using smartphones, it is no longer abnormal to go out in public and see people with their faces buried in their screens....
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Downsizing: 3 Reasons to Consider New Furniture
As an older person, you may eventually reach that point in your life when you realize it is better to downsize than continue trying to maintain a big home you no longer need. Once that decision is made, it is on to finding a smaller home and deciding what stays...
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Using the Computer to Pay Your Bills
The introduction of the personal computer back in the 1980s was revolutionary for its day. Back then, convincing the consumer to purchase a computer involved explaining to families that they could use the machine to store recipes and write checks. Today’s PC and mobile devices are so much more. Yet...
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Three Ways to Spot a Home-Improvement Scam
Spring is on the doorstep in North America. Spring is that time when the weather begins to warm, flowers begin to bloom, and we all get a sense of renewed hope for good days to come. Yet spring is also that time of year when police agencies get more calls...
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Tuesday, March 10: The Day to Get Your Home Office Organized
Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day are great holidays we all love to celebrate, right? For personal concierge providers, however, the second Tuesday in March is right at the top of our list of important celebrations. Why? Because it is national ‘Organize Your Home Office Day’ across the U.S. This year...
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Organizing Your Schedule: Putting It on Paper
Is a lack of organization making you crazy? Do you often find you are late or you miss appointments entirely because your life is too busy? If so, getting a handle on things might be just a matter of learning how to organize. You may still have to cut things...
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Burglary Prevention for Seniors
Last month we posted a blog offering our senior readers some tips for overall security. Those tips included everything from preventing falls to making sure seniors can get out of their homes in the event of emergency. We would like to expand the idea of home security this month by...
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Five Tips to Prepare for Spring-Cleaning
Are you the type of person who absolutely hates the thought of spring-cleaning? There are many people that do. The idea of spring-cleaning causes plenty of anxiety to those who view it as a chaotic time made worse by having to deal with the dirt and grime of the winter...
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