Lifestyle
What Are Granny Pods and Why Do We All Want One?
‘Granny Pods’ are a housing trend on the rise and one we absolutely love! When family members get older, you are often stuck making a tough choice. If taking care of them on your own seems too overwhelming, a senior facility can be a great option. However some of families want to keep their aging relatives close, but don’t have
Keeping Your Pets Safe in an Earthquake
With the recent Utah earthquakes, animal shelters have an urgent reminder to pet owners to get their pets ready in case an earthquake hits close to home. The Humane Society of Utah says over 60 percent of Utahns are pet owners. One thing you can do right away is make sure your pets’ ID is up to date. Another idea before the
What Your Houseplants Need to Make It Until Spring
With just a little love and care, your plants can thrive despite the chill in the air. It isn’t just you — your houseplants really do look worse in winter. Blame it on dry air, shorter days, changing light patterns, cold drafts — and the fact that some plants go nearly dormant in winter anyway, even in their own habitat. These
How to Bust Out of a Work Slump
It’s the start of 2019. You should be focusing on your goals, crushing your sales and starting the year off strong. Right?! But what if that perfect New Year feeling just isn’t taking hold? You are not alone. So how do you break the habit and get in gear? Our team uses The 12 Week Year to accomplish this, and let us tell
Home Officing? Get the Setup
The No.1 essential for your office is comfort. An office you want to be in will help you get more done! Keep in mind the number of hours you will spend there. Choose a location that is big enough so you aren’t squeezed in anywhere, in a separate room, if possible. Your chair is everything — make sure it is
How to Use Your Patio in the Winter
You don’t want to miss the magic of winter by being cooped up inside. You can enjoy the colder months by transforming your outdoor space into something more comfortable for the changing temperatures. Here are some quick and easy tips to get you started: Add a heat source There is no doubt you will need to add some kind of
5 Ways to Jump-Start a Whole-House Decluttering Effort
If the piles of paperwork and jam packed closets have you feeling like a deer in the headlights, take a deep breath… and then read the steps below. It’s a common problem. You know you have way too much stuff for your available space, but you become paralyzed at the thought of decluttering. One solution is to start with something
5 Steps to Prepare for an Emergency at Home
Emergency preparedness sounds daunting, but the truth is it can make extreme situations more approachable (and less scary). As you probably already know, emergency situations tend to strike with little or no warning. Since you can’t count on having time for last-minute preparations, save yourself anxiety by coming up with a plan that will help you protect your family and
40 Date Night Ideas for Your Budget
When you’re trying to stick to a budget but also want to treat your special someone to a date night, you might feel stuck. After all, date nights can be expensive. Even if you don’t have anything more than dinner and a movie planned, you could end up paying close to $100! But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to spend
12 Tips to Freshen up Your Space
Clients are always asking us how to stage their home for sale, revamp their decor to look the best for buyers or how to make their house look freshly flipped. But why wait until you are ready to sell your home before you make it the relaxing oasis you deserve?! Better yet, why not revitalize your space so that you
