How to Store Your Christmas Tree for Next Year Once the sugar cookies have been eaten, and the unwanted gifts returned, it is time to pull down the decorations and put them away for next season. As you spend time packing the ornaments with care, do you have a plan for packing and storing your artificial Christmas tree? Most of the time, we do not consider how stuffing a tree back into its box can shorten its lifespan.
Simple Ways to Show Love to Your Home and Family February is the month of love. For many, it means an expensive dinner with a loved one, flowers, and chocolates. This month is perfect for showering your family and home with love in a variety of ways that do not include spending much money. More importantly, it can be the starting point for showing love throughout the rest of the year. Why not think about some simple actions you can take? It may be spending more time with your spouse, volunteering at a soup kitchen, or de-cluttering your house.
: Stuffing Is for Turkey, Not Your Home and Garage! As soon as the last bit of Halloween candy has been eaten, it is time to turn your mind towards that festive holiday called Thanksgiving. Just the word can conjure up images of laughing families gathered around a table full of yummy food. Center stage sits the golden basted turkey. Just to the left, Grandma and Little Tommy pull the wishbone to see who gets to make a wish. Little Susie helps herself to creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. Help Move Your Senior into a Retirement Community Most senior citizens would choose to age in place and stay in their home as long as possible. When this is not possible, then moving into a retirement community may be the next best choice. Problems arise when Mom has 60 years of stuff that she wants to move into her new, small sized home. The question arises, how can you get her to pare down her things so that her new place isn't overrun? Storage units near Maui are the answer. 5A Rent-A-Space has many different sizes to accommodate all your loved one's belongings.
: A Storage Pod on Your Driveway OR a Rental Storage Unit – Which Is Better? Storage pods are a marvel in the world of personal storage. The convenience of having a container dropped off at your home cannot be understated, but with the convenience come other conditions that may change your perception. Renting a storage unit at an off-site facility brings its own list of pros and cons. The question is then, which is better? The short answer is, “it depends”. Storage Unit VS Storage Pod: Understand the Pros and Cons of Each Option
Lessons for Life: Teach Your Kids Good Housekeeping As parents, we all want our kids to grow up as responsible adults, able to care for themselves and their families. They will learn many things in school and from their peers, but the best lessons are from you. You have many opportunities to teach them life skills that will not only make their home life better but can also help them in their future endeavors. One of those life skills is that of good housekeeping. Not surprisingly, a clean, clutter-free home alleviates much stress in our lives.