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We often think of Spring Cleaning as the time to clean, declutter and freshen up our homes. But I think Fall Home Maintenance is just as important. Spring Cleaning and Fall Home Maintenance give us two natural checkpoints each year to stop, look around and ask: What does my home need? It may be something…
DetailsI’ve been using a collagen supplement to help with my arthritis, but recently I started looking more closely at the different collagen products available. What I discovered surprised me: Not all collagen supplements are created equal. There are different types of collagen, different sources, different amounts per serving and different ways collagen is processed. That…
DetailsWhy Has the KitchenAid Mixer Stood the Test of Time Since 1919? Some kitchen appliances come and go. Others earn a permanent place on the countertop. The KitchenAid stand mixer KitchenAid stand mixer has been helping generations of home cooks mix, whip, knead and create since 1919. More than a century later, its recognizable shape…
DetailsThe Secret Shoulds Our sweet granddaughters stayed with us while their mom attended orientation for her new nursing job. Ivy, 8 months old and Daisy, 7 years old. Needless to say, I got next to nothing done with my business. My focus was exactly where it needed to be — on the girls. Even so,…
DetailsWe think about exercising our heart. We strengthen our legs. We work on our balance and flexibility. But when was the last time you thought about exercising your hands? The truth is, our hands are among the hardest-working parts of our body. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed, we rely…
DetailsGardening is one of the healthiest and most rewarding hobbies you can enjoy. It keeps you moving, encourages creativity, gets you outdoors, and rewards your efforts with beautiful flowers, thriving plants, and a peaceful place to relax. Here on Florida’s Space Coast, one of my favorite times to garden is early in the morning. The…
DetailsHave you ever been awakened in the middle of the night by severe knee or hip pain? I have. I enjoy staying active. Whether I’m gardening, walking, or working on projects around the house, I like to keep moving. But I also have arthritis in both knees, and lately I’ve been waking up in significant…
DetailsWhy Negotiations Restarted After the Inspection … The Sale Saga Continues Recently, I wrote a blog post titled “Updated Homes Also Fail Inspections.” The purpose was to help sellers understand that even well-maintained and updated homes can have issues uncovered during a buyer’s inspection. This transaction became another reminder of that reality. The home had been…
DetailsFrom Buyer Home Inspection Negotiations to a Closed Sale In my previous articles, Updated Homes Also Fail Inspections and The Inspection Saga Continues: Why Negotiations Restart After the Inspection, I shared why inspections often uncover unexpected issues and how negotiations frequently restart during the buyer’s inspection period. This is the conclusion of that story. Before…
DetailsThe Best Time to Prepare Is Before a Storm Is in the Forecast Living on Florida’s Space Coast means hurricane season is simply part of life. While we can’t control the weather, we can control how prepared we are. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is waiting until a storm is approaching to begin…
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