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Home hacks including DIY organization, storage solutions, cleaning tips and beyond.

How to Cut Your Utility Costs
I have noticed the cost of our utilities at our home is a lot higher than I think it should be. Especially since now that my wife's youngest is off the college, there are just two of us in the house these days. And I’m at my job eight hours a day. So that just leaves my wife who works at home. Mind you, we do have a good size house, but still how are two people using so much energy? Well, studying a wide range of topics and “how to” videos on YouTube I’ve been able to come up with a list of practical things we can easily do to cut our utility cost. Many things I already knew about, others maybe I forgot about, some just I learned.
By Mark Darnell7 years ago in Lifehack
7 Things to Keep in Mind During a House Renovation Project
Are you bored of the old look of your house? Planning to give it a new and refreshing look? House renovation is both exciting yet stressful. Whether you have moved into a new house on rent and plan to give it a change or are bored of the old & tired looking walls of your own house, a house renovation is a must.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Lifehack
Give an Alluring Look to Your Bedroom with Contemporary Wardrobes
With so many home renovation shows sweeping across the nation, it’s no surprise that we’re all eager to add a little bit of sparkle to our own spaces. This usually amounts to a new couch or a coat of paint in the kitchen—our bedrooms usually remain as they are, safe behind closed doors when guests come over. If you’re looking to create an alluring look throughout your whole home, including a master that you’re proud of, then it’s time for a more thorough update. Contemporary wardrobes are the ideal way to bring your bedroom into the 21st century, and you’ll get more storage space to boot.
By Louella W7 years ago in Lifehack
A Guide for Household Safety: Tips You May Have Overlooked
Your home is your haven and should be the safest place for your family. This is usually true, but there are some things that are overlooked by homeowners that can easily become a hazard in the future. Read on to learn about some things you may have failed to recognize or realize you could implement to improve your home’s safety:
By Emily Andrews7 years ago in Lifehack
Tiny Homes for Extra Space
I live in Saint Augustine where not many people want to live in a giant touristy town. While everyone has the highest rates of education here inside the city and within Saint John's County, there are some interesting perks to living inside a town that has areas developing that are not part of the city limits.
By Heather Wilkins7 years ago in Lifehack
15 Reasons Why You Should Be Storing Stuff You’re Not Using
Ladies and gents, our society has a “stuff” addiction. Our society glamorizes shopping, encourages us to buy stuff we don’t need, and also tends to suggest we constantly upgrade. Stuff can be good, but there’s always truth to the phrase “too much of a good thing.”
By Shed Services7 years ago in Lifehack
10 Must Read Books That Give Housekeeping Lifehacks
Do you need a new year overhaul? Not quite? Maybe some simple cleaning and housekeeping is in order. Psychological research, as well as anecdotal evidence, have demonstrated that having a clean living space can have significant benefits to one's peace of mind, stress levels, and overall productivity. Nevertheless, keeping a clean home can be difficult for many people, especially those with busy schedules and very little time to devote to tidying up. Luckily, there is a growing body of cleaning and organization literature that includes books that give housekeeping lifehacks to help you get and maintain a cleaner home with less hassle, less time, and less stress.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Lifehack
The Top 5 Key Tips for Choosing Interior Paint Colours
Contrary to popular belief, choosing the best interior paint colours is not as tough as you may think. There is no need for you to brainstorm for hours on end and get endless advice on which colours would be the most appropriate for your indoor space. In some cases, that may be true, especially when one needs to specifically decorate a space and see to it that certain modifications and changes are made to suit someone else’s needs. But if one is getting into the process alone and with complete artistic freedom, one does not need to worry about getting specialised advice from anyone else for the most part. You can be sure of that fact.
By Eada Hudes7 years ago in Lifehack
New Year Overhaul
In the digital era that we live in, time passes by faster than ever. Without even realizing it, you find yourself in a new year, which means that it’s probably time to set some new goals for yourself. Recently, more and more people have decided to change something very important when they enter a new year: their homes. The beginning of January could be the perfect time for you to change things around, not only in your personal life, but also in your home environment.
By Joanne Miller7 years ago in Lifehack
These Home Upgrades Will Save You Money
With the constant evolution of modern technology, looking for new ways to upgrade your home can be daunting. From “how long do solar panels last?” to “how far can an electric car drive?” There are a lot of questions to ask. Smart housing upgrades have become very popular, but how do you tell what’s flashy and what’s going to help you in the long run? Sure, fancy gizmos and gadgets are fun at first, but what happens when they lose their appeal? Here are three improvements that will save you money—always in style!
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Lifehack
New Year, New Home—Nearly
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, our thoughts usually turn to getting everything in order ahead of the festivities. However, if you are anything like me and simply love this time of year, you most probably spend the autumn months planning everything in advance and getting super organised. Usually around this time of year I have already moved onto thinking about my resolutions for the new year and planning ahead.
By Nathalie Martin7 years ago in Lifehack
Make Way for the NestApple
How It All Started? Real estate brokerage fees in New York and in America are extremely transparent. On a sales transaction for instance, the commissions charged by the brokerage firms is to the seller hence this semi-lie that “the seller pays the broker fees aka 6 percent.” On rentals, the broker fees used to be charged to the tenant but the market being weak, the fees are now paid by landlords. With technology and the transparence of online real estate portal, real estate prices became increasingly more transparent but the broker fees remained unchanged! Nicole Fishman Benoliel and her husband Georges are not brokers and are not real estate people either. They only saw an opportunity to disrupt that inefficient real estate market. Why the hell did the fees remain so high while the market became transparent and everything is available online? They started a real estate licensed agency paying the majority of the fee back to their clients. As their services were appreciated and there was a real need for NestApple, the demand for their services grew. In 2017, they started the company with the main intention of creating a platform to help buyers right from placing the bid on a home all the way to the closing (or lease signing). NestApple offers reduced brokerage fees by giving large cash back rebates.
By Parth Parekh7 years ago in Lifehack