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- Back to the Basics With Back-to-School Organization
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Although most of us are enjoying a relaxing summer break - the new school year is just around the corner. August is the time to get ready for back to school by preparing ourselves with the proper supplies and organizational techniques.
- Small Changes, Big Rewards - After the New Year's Resolutions to Lose Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Did you make a resolution to lose weight this year? This is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, and the one that is most often unfulfilled.
- The Roadmap For a Healthy Business Trip
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] A good business trip takes careful planning. So does maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a healthy weight.
- Quick Tips For a Holly Jolly Holiday Season
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] It's the holiday season. Time for buying gifts, throwing parties and decorating your home. All that work can leave little time for enjoying what should be the most wonderful time of the year.
- Holiday Shopping For Those Who Have it All Or Are Difficult to Buy For
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Are you struggling this time of the year, trying to figure out what gifts you will get for everyone on your list? There always seems to be that one person who appears to already have it all.
- Why Home Staging Works
[Real-Estate:Home-Staging] Home staging can help you achieve maximum dollar for your home and sell it faster. Here's why it works.
- Creating a Residential Commercial - Part of Your Marketing Strategy
[Real-Estate:Marketing] Preparing to sell your home this year? The most common mistake many sellers make when staging their homes that you can avoid is preparing your home based on your personal tastes. When selling, you are creating a 'residential advertisement' for your home, so it must appeal to the audience you want to reach.
- Aim High - And Low
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Look up, look way up! Organizing solutions can be as simple as looking up and looking under. When you think there's no where left to go-it's time to get creative with your storage.
- Be Organized - Be Safe
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Knick-knacks, magazines, electronics, pictures, keepsakes, rugs, and tables. These common household items seem harmless enough, but the more we have in our homes, the more difficult it can be to move!
- Seven Techniques to Make Tax Time Less Taxing
[Finance:Taxes] Most of us would rather do anything than file our taxes. Even if you have professional help, it's your responsibility to get the information together. So, here are seven quick tips to help make tax time less taxing for you.
- How to Maximize Space in Small Closets
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] The first step in organizing a small closet is to go through and purge any items you no longer wear or use. Then, looking at what remains, decide what items you use regularly (undergarments, work clothes, jeans, workout clothes), those you use occasionally (formal wear, bathing suits), and what you use seasonally-basically winter (sweaters, corduroy pants) versus summer wardrobe (shorts, sundresses). Items that are out of season can be stored either in bins on the highest shelf, at the back of the closet, or even elsewhere in a trunk or under the bed.
- How to Buy a Sofa
[Home-Improvement:Furniture] Before you set out to buy your new sofa, decide on the style. Go online and do some research by visiting furniture store websites.
- How to Organize Video Game Systems and Accessories
[Home-Improvement:Audio-Video] Depending on the console you own and the entertainment unit or TV stand you have, there are different ways you could store the console. You could use an under-shelf wire basket which attaches by just slipping on to the shelf above it to create more space in a cabinet. If you currently have more than one system set up, they can be stacked using wire racks to separate the consoles, so they do not get over heated.
- How Not to Be Late For Your Next Appointment
[Self-Improvement:Time-Management] Running into a meeting just in time to hear the speaker's final thought for the day? Showing up at the basketball game as the final buzzer sounds?
- How to Recover Your Bedroom From Clutter
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] We spend roughly one-third of our day in our bedrooms, most of it sleeping. Little wonder it can be difficult to keep a bedroom tidy and clutter-free.
- How to Purge the Urge to Procrastinate
[Self-Improvement:Motivation] Do you procrastinate? You're not alone. It's easy to say, "I'll do it tomorrow," when faced with a project.
- Wallpaper Woes
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Wallpaper is making a big come back, but often our homes are left with wallpaper that is too personalized to be a benefit when selling. Removing wallpaper and adding a fresh coat of paint will be a real advantage to getting your house sold faster. Do you dread to even start stripping off the wallpaper in a room in your house?
- The Beauty of a Minimalist Holiday
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Are financial worries leaving your holiday plans out in the cold? This year families around the globe are finding ways to cut back, hold off and hunker down for the impending economic storm. While we may enjoy the rituals of preparing for the holidays, it can add up to a lot of emotional, physical and financial stress.
- The Law of Subtraction
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] We live in a world where bigger is better and more is all the rage. When we are trying to get the life we want, it often involves adding something new: a new routine to lose weight, exercising more, taking a class or starting a new activity.
- Bringing Your Basement to Life
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] People don't always spend a generous amount of time in their basement and therefore, it often doesn't get the attention it deserves. This often carries through when the home is for sale. Research shows us that kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms are main areas of interest to buyers, so when we are selling we focus on making these rooms look great.
- Tempted to Leave a House Empty?
[Real-Estate:Selling] People aren't buying houses, they are buying homes. Most potential home buyers want to see where they can fit in that home. Without being able to see furniture in the rooms, it just looks like a big empty space and potential buyers will find it hard to visualize themselves in the space.
- Fixing the Flaws- A Pre-Sale Priority
[Real-Estate:Selling] If you want to get the best price for the home you're selling and sell it quickly, making the necessary fix ups and improvements will certainly enhance your property in a prospective buyer's eyes. These fix-ups don't necessarily have to be expensive. But even if you do have to make a minor investment, dollars for smart fix ups will be recouped in the price you are able to get when you sell.
- How to Get Your House Ready For Last Minute Showings
[Real-Estate:Home-Staging] When waiting for your home to sell, you have to be ready at a moment's notice to show your house to eager buyers; This is very difficult while you are still living in the house. You may not always have much notice before a showing.
- When Selling Your Home, Prepare Like You Are Having Guests
[Real-Estate:Selling] Most of us do at least a few things to make our home more presentable when guests come to visit. Showing your home for sale is very similar. Think of preparing your home as if you were having not one but hopefully several special guests that will be seeing every aspect of your home. The following are some tips to help you properly prepare for your house buying guests.
- Kitchens and Bathrooms Sell
[Real-Estate:Selling] People spend a large part of their day in their kitchen and bathroom. Research has shown these two rooms to be at the top of the list of selling features when it comes to real estate sales. A big open kitchen can be good for watching the kids while making dinner, but not only growing families are looking for a larger kitchen.
- Home Staging - Say Au Revoir to Odour
[Real-Estate:Home-Staging] We spend a lot of time thinking about what our homes look like when we are trying to sell them. Don't forget that the sense of smell is one of our strongest senses. Because we spend so much time in our home we can no longer tell what it really smells like to others. This is no time to be shy- get an honest opinion from someone you trust.
- Simple Problems That Can Be Fixed For Free to Sell Your Home Faster
[Home-Improvement:DIY] It can seem like there is an infinite list of things you can do to fix up your home for sale - The trick is to focus on those problems that if remedied, will result in either a quicker sale or a higher sale price (or both!). If you take the time to fix these few simple mistakes you can do just that. The best part is it will cost you nothing!
- Staging For the Senses
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] People buy from emotion. Our senses are how we define the world around us and have a strong link to memory and emotion. What better way to create an emotional appeal for our home than through our senses.
- Think Green When Selling Your Home
[Real-Estate:Selling] Often, people wanting to sell their homes just don't know where to begin. They know they have a lot of work to do but are looking for advice on how to get started.
- Preparedness - Organizing
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] With everything going on in the world today it makes us wonder how prepared we really are. Even if an emergency isn't constantly at our doorstep, our lives will run a lot smoother and we will feel a little more in control with some proper planning.
- VIP - Very Inventive Procrastinator
[Self-Improvement] Many of us think we have conquered procrastination and have become efficient workers. This may be true for some of us, but when it comes to procrastination we may have just become a little more creative.
- Time Or Task - You Choose How to Get Things Done
[Self-Improvement] When it comes to adding things to the To Do list think in terms of describing your goal as a time or a task. Remember we can't do a project. We have to break it down in to smaller manageable pieces.
- Sticky Do's and Sticky Don'ts
[Self-Improvement] We sure have a love affair with adhesive notes. Expanding from the original yellow square note pad, they now come in many colors, sizes, shapes, and specialty varieties (super sticky, page tags, divider tags.) Sticky notes can be a great tool to trigger your brain or to keep frequently used but hard to remember info at hand.
- When a Shoe Thing is No Longer a Good Thing - When to Say Goodbye to Those Extra Pairs
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Many gals have a shoe thing. A shoe thing is more than just having a reasonable amount of shoes to wear, it's about collecting them and not letting any of them go.
- Senior Moves Mean Planning Ahead
[Home-and-Family:Retirement] Your senior years should focus on carefree living. For many older adults this means downsizing to an apartment or assisted living accommodations. A larger home may no longer suit your needs; requiring more maintenance and house cleaning than a smaller home. Staying in your current home may also pose health and safety risks if you live by yourself.
- Routines Rock!
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Having a routine doesn't mean your life will be boring or predictable. Routines are an awesome way to get more out of each day and to allow us to do more of the things we really want to do. Complete everyday activities in the most efficient way so that you have more free time to be spontaneous.
- Never Worry About Losing Your Keys Again
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] It seems like the items we spend most of our time searching for are the ones we need and use daily. The best example is our keys. How many of us spend 20 extra minutes every morning before leaving the house searching for our keys, or five minutes waiting outside the front door before we can dig them out of our purse or pockets to let ourselves in?
- Never Lose Your Cell Phone Again!
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Always running around looking for your phone? Do you have to search madly for you cell phone when it rings? Here are some tips to help you never lose your cell phone again.
- Mudroom Madness
[Home-Improvement] Is your mudroom, hallway, foyer or entry way making you mad? Do you constantly trip over everything on the floor? Is there no space to put anything?
- Electronics Strike the Wrong Cord
[Home-Improvement:Electrical] You have a beautiful flat screen TV mounted on your wall like a piece of art. There is a perfect lighting scheme. You've got a cordless phone so you can easily roam the room. What could be wrong with this picture? Cords! Black, grey, and white lines drawing the attention away from your home to the loopy tangle stuffed behind your media center, lines running along the walls and across the floors. Ugh! Unsightly and dangerous--how to deal with all of these cords? Here are some methods of cord containment and camouflage.
- Get Ready For the Spring Thaw - Regain Your Refrigerator
[Home-Improvement:Cleaning-Tips-and-Tools] Here's a different sort of spring thaw and one you can do yourself. Get prepared to clean out your fridge and freezer. This process is a hot idea with refrigerator rules that will save you money and time.
- Identity Crisis - How to Avoid Identity Theft
[Legal:Identity-Theft] Identity theft is increasingly common with the less face-to-face financial transactions and our increased general ease with online and telephone purchases. Most people don't think twice when tossing out a bank statement, credit card offer, or hand written notes.
- Party Tip #1 - How to Please All Your Dinner Guests
[Home-and-Family:Parties] No matter what the occasion is that you and your guests are celebrating, hosting a dinner party takes preparation and organization. With everyone's busy schedules, families and friends don't often get the chance to sit down and enjoy a special meal together. Here are some suggestions to help make your next gathering easy and memorable.
- It's About Time - Changing Behavior to Improve Student Study Habits
[Reference-and-Education] Students live in a world of endless opportunities to learn, socialize, volunteer, work, and travel among a long list of things. Good study skills and time management are key to learning how to balance priorities and opportunities in your life as a student.
- A Home For Those With Environmental Sensitivities
[Home-and-Family] Breathe better. Ninety percent of the average Canadian's time is spent indoors, and air pollution is often two to five times greater indoors. Dust, dust mites, molds and contaminants from many of our household products trigger adverse reactions in varying degrees for most of us.
- Seven Things Not to Do When Creating a New Years Resolution
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] One in four people will not make it a week with their New Year's resolution. Here are seven things not to do when creating a New Year's resolution that will help you go the distance: 1. Don't keep it to yourself.
- Calling All Cell Phone Users - Show Proper Etiquette
[Self-Improvement:Techniques] With the advancements of today's technology it seems like they are showing up everywhere and everyone, young and old, has a cell phone. Many people are confused on when and where are appropriate times for cell phone use. Here are a few courtesy ideas to show others before dialing those digits or answering those vibrations or rings.
- 'No' Hesitation - Say Yes to Saying No
[Self-Improvement] There are many reasons why we might find ourselves unable to say no to requests- anxiety, a sense of obligation, wanting to be liked, wanting to be useful or to avoid confrontation. After all, it may mean a lost opportunity or bad feelings, personally or professionally. But if you say yes too often, you may wind up with too much on your plate to complete everything successfully.
- News Years Resolutions or Fatal Attraction?
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Are your New Year's resolutions helping you become a better person? Follow these tips to get the most out of your goals.
- Start the New Year Right
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Now's the time to make a positive change in your life. Taking small steps to improve your everyday life will have a lasting impact on your productivity and well-being.
- Use What You Have - The Cure for Your Post-Christmas Financial Blues
[Finance:Personal-Finance] Find yourself broke after the holiday? Here are some tips to save some money over the next few months.
- How to Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Don't let the holiday season take its toll. Here are some tips to keep you healthy this Christmas season.
- Eliminate Holiday Stress
[Self-Improvement:Stress-Management] The holidays are meant to be a joyful time for everyone. Follow these tips to prevent stress and allow yourself to truly enjoy the Christmas season.
- Ten Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Gift Shopping
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Gifts] Finding the right Christmas gift for everyone on your list can be tricky, not to mention stressful. So here are some handy tips that will help make your seasonal shopping simple and stress-free!
- It Pays to Get Organized
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] You could be wasting money just by being disorganized. Here's some tips that will save you money and time.
- Get Ready to Recycle
[News-and-Society:Environmental] Recycling is now part of our everyday life. Keeping your recycling area tidy and smell-free is a key element of manage your household.
- Where's Your Launch Pad?
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] 3, 2, 1, Blast off! Prepare your home or office launch pad to make a quicker get away every day.
- Room to Spare
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Find yourself with an empty room? Here are some excellent ideas to make use of the space.
- Staging Versus Decorating
[Real-Estate:Selling] Explains how staging a house for real estate sale is different than just decorating your home.
- Picture-Perfect Advice for Sorting and Storing your Photos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Photography] Tips on protecting and organizing your precious family pictures.
- Get Organized For the Health of It
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Getting organized has more than just an aesthetic appeal. Organizing your home has many health benefits that you may not have realized.
- Take the Ten Minute Challenge
[Business:Productivity] The ten minute challenge is a fun way to increase your productivity at home and at work. Turn ten minutes into productive work time. Get started on that big project today!
- Closet Questions - Should It Stay Or Go?
[Self-Improvement:Organizing] Stumped as to what to keep and what to get rid of? Try asking yourself these questions to help you define what should be in your closet.
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