Home & Lifestyle

Clutter. It piles up on tables and floors, in corners and closets. It affects your efficiency, grates on your nerves— and if a study published in The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology is on target, it can even affect you physiologically. The study, according to The New York Times, looked at dual-income married … [Read more...] about Clutter anxiety? Here’s what to save and what to trash

Last year on the home front we saw white kitchens, subway tiles, quartz countertops and a host of gadgets that made our homes “smarter” than ever. But that was then, this is now. So what’s ahead for 2018? According to Realtor Magazine, we can expect everything from robots and “smart” windows to old-fashioned gardens that … [Read more...] about What’s ahead on the home front for 2018: trends to watch

Whether you have a big or small home, the space can feel open and appealing, or crowded and cramped. It all depends on how you arrange the furniture. With careful attention to the flow of the room, you can make any space inviting. Here are some furniture-arranging tips from You Magazine: Consider eye appeal: “The flow of a … [Read more...] about 5 ways to arrange furniture to create better flow in a room

Your parents have lived for decades in their home, filling rooms, closets, the attic and basement with a veritable mountain of furniture, clothes, memorabilia and more. Now they’ve decided to move to a smaller home or retirement community and want your help downsizing. The very thought can produce an anxiety attack. What on … [Read more...] about Stressed over helping your parents downsize? Here are 7 ideas that can help

Most of us love nature in the abstract, but when it comes too close to home—in the form of pesky rabbits, raccoons, squirrels and other critters—we aren’t above cursing poor Mother Nature. As development expands into once-untouched areas, it’s happening more often. “[A]s more property development encroaches upon natural … [Read more...] about Wildlife wreaking havoc on your home? Here are some tips

A sprawling backyard provides ample space to create a beautiful atmosphere for entertaining or relaxing. But just because your yard is small doesn’t mean it can’t be stunning. Whether it’s making use of vertical space when planting, or carefully choosing a focal point, simple tricks can help enhance a small yard. Realtor … [Read more...] about How to make big impact with small yards

If your garage is anything like ours, rakes and shovels are strewn about with old luggage, garden pots, ski equipment, tax files, plant fertilizer and…well, you get the idea. Chaos rules. No wonder the thought of trying to bring order to this world can be so daunting. Indeed, even professional organizers agree that … [Read more...] about 6 easy steps to organizing your garage

Getting older has its obvious downsides: Just ask anyone over 55 who can’t find their reading glasses or remember an acquaintance’s name! But here’s some surprising news: When it comes to financial security and overall happiness, people 55 and older rank significantly higher than their younger counterparts. What’s more, … [Read more...] about Colorado ranks as top state for satisfied seniors