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National Association of Professional Organizers Helps Americans Get Ready During National Preparedness Month Each year, natural and man-made disasters affect millions of people across the country. Many are often unprepared to safeguard their families, homes, and businesses during such emergencies. The key to being prepared is getting organized. You need easy and immediate access to […]
The school months mean sitting hour upon hour each day in classrooms and then at desks while studying. All of this sitting can be dangerous to their health, says Kathleen Hale, founder of Chair Free Project, a health movement to get people standing, walking and moving instead of sitting in chairs. Hale offers these 10 tips for […]
Renting an apartment in New York City is not easy. Demand is always high and apartments get snatched up quick. But there are some tactics that real estate agents say you can employ to make sure you are the best candidate for an apartment. Here are three of them: Set up viewings for a Thursday/Friday so you can […]
Given the amount of time homeowners spend inside their homes, it’s no surprise that most remodeling dollars end up indoors. But neglecting your home’s exterior can leave it looking tired and rundown. Here are four projects that will boost your home’s curb appeal and ensure that the outside of your home looks as good as […]
Chuck D, frontman of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, is launching a new “culture media” app, as he describes it, that he hopes will engage people in conversations about art and culture. The rapper, whose real name is Carlton Douglas Ridenhour talks about hip-hop and its societal impact, as well as his new documentary “Fight the Power” […]
1. Artificial grass Artificial grass offers the ultimate in low maintenance. Lay it down once and you can forget it until it wears out. But it frightens off many potential buyers, particularly those with children who want an area to play. With a replacement cost averaging $3.50 per square foot, many buyers prefer to avoid […]
Looking to make some extra money this summer? Warmer weather opens up some great opportunities. These 25 side gigs could help you earn hundreds outside of your regular job. (Just make sure you don’t fall into common side-gigger tax traps next April.) 1. Lawn Care Pro Own the right equipment, and you can advertise your lawn mowing and edging services to […]