Starting to research senior housing options isn't easy as it means we're admitting we're getting old and that's not easy. Maybe when you're looking at different senior housing choices for a loved one, the task is easier but ultimately the day will come when you (or they) move to a new home that …
Digital Doorbell for Smart Homes
It's hard to remember phones attached to the wall, as who doesn't have a cell phone today. And our phones are so much more than a phone with built-in cameras, GPS and a boom box you can program. In many ways our phones are becoming an extension of who we are, with the apps we can run on them. So …
My House is Built with Styrofoam Insulation?
When we moved to Arizona recently, I knew I'd be learning more about stucco (it's everywhere) and air conditioning which is more important than heating, with temperatures over 100° for several months each year. What I wasn't prepared for was a remodeling friend visiting from New York, tapping on the …
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Great How to Videos for Women
No matter what you or I do, we only have 24 hours each day, which isn't enough time for everything we'd like to do. That's why I'm excited to have found a great source of how to videos, ones that are consistent with our philosophy of sharing homeowner information in a female friendly way ... so you …
Cancellation of Debt (COD)
Cancellation of debt (or COD) is the term used to describe a default on your mortgage through a foreclosure, short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure or some other type of settlement. You may not have to pay the bank, but the money you are forgiven turns into taxable income according to the …
Which Phone Charging Station Do You Like?
Have you ever driven away from your house, and realized you forgot your phone? Do you start calculating if you have enough time to head back home for your phone, or decide you'll enjoy the day better being offline? As we add more portable electronics to our households, the choices for integrating a …
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