Have you cleaned out your closet recently? Whether you’ve just overhauled your wardrobe or you’re clearing out space in the kids’ dressers, you may have quite a few clothing items that you and your family members no longer need. Some people, when they’re unsure what to do with their old clothing, will put it in … [Read more…]
It’s the back to school season: a time that sends teachers, parents, and children into overdrive. In addition to preparing for new classes and new teachers for the upcoming school year, many young students also head to shopping malls and department stores to pick out new clothing for the fall. However, some parents of children … [Read more…]
If you are constantly tired or suffer from chronic body pain, your mattress might be to blame. This is because traditional mattresses do not support the natural S-curve of the spine, which means they cause your body to shift into unnatural positions. Fortunately, if you still sleep on a traditional mattress, there is a solution … [Read more…]
A burglary or break-in can happen to any house at any time. In fact, more than 2 million home burglaries take place across the country each year. If you’re a homeowner, protecting your house — and your belongings — is essential. That’s why there’s no reason not to protect your investments with the help of … [Read more…]
Hotel, motel, and apartment owners have one fear in common — no, not bad customers — bed bugs. These little critters can lay up to one to five eggs in a single day, which equates to more than 500 in a lifetime. So if you’ve got a single bed bug in your hotel, you’ll soon … [Read more…]
You’ve probably seen charity organizations in your area looking for donations of clothing, food, household items, toys, and other goods that can go toward helping families in need. However, many people are unsure how to get started helping charity, or feel that what they have won’t really “count.” As a result, some people wind up … [Read more…]
As a property owner who rents to many tenants, you have a million and one things to worry about. You have to keep track of all your tenants, address their issues as they arise, and maintain each of your properties to a high standard. It can be a headache. So why not lessen the workload … [Read more…]
If you’re looking into a redesign for your backyard, and you also happen to be running out of storage room in your garage, a shed is likely just the solution you need. You may be thinking of what an eyesore a shed would be, but you’re wrong. Sure, if you buy a cheaply-made, poorly-designed, pre-assembled … [Read more…]
There were well over 2,800 active real estate listings in Iowa as of April 2014, and many of them were old homes for sale. Old houses are often sought out by a particular buyer group because they love the charm and character they have. Why buying old homes for sale is a great investment: If … [Read more…]
If you are a landlord considering hiring a property management company, there are a lot of factors to consider. If you’re not familiar with what exactly a property management company does, we will help give you a general idea of what they do, and how they can help you. Property management companies deal directly with … [Read more…]