Real Estate

But this time it’s different

One of the unfortunate tenants of the human condition seems to be an unrelenting propensity for repeating the same mistakes over and over again. The reason this persists is because of the constant arrogance of people in positions of power who manage to convince themselves that “This time is different” when they try to ignore…

Tours Travel

The neuroscience of motherhood

Forget the “decade of the brain”: it’s becoming apparent that the modern fascination with neuroscience isn’t going away any time this century. And it is that, thanks to the neurobiological revolution, nothing is what it was. Including maternity. In this sense, Katherine Ellison, author of The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter (2005), brought…

Business

6 Property Management Rules From The Rental Bible

Here are some leasing rules that will make your leasing experience more enjoyable and profitable. RULE #1. Acquire Your Tenant – The first step to making property management easy for you is choosing the right tenant. That means selecting a tenant who loves your place and not just like it because a loving tenant is…

Home Kitchen

How to clean kitchen cabinets

Like most smart homeowners, you realize the impact the right cabinets can have in your kitchen. Selecting the perfect cabinets for your home is one thing; keeping them in good shape is another. Here are some handy tips to keep your cabinets looking as beautiful as the day you put them in your kitchen. Cleaning…

Relationship

How to Restore a Vintage Metal Glider

Old metal garden furniture has usually been repainted more than once, and if you don’t like the primitive country look, you’ll have to repaint it. This is a good project for DIYers who like to save money and enjoy taking something old and making it look new. If you’ve never restored an antique porch glider,…