What might the housing market look like in 2022? Mortgage Cadence, a digital mortgage lending company, surveyed over 1,000 Americans to better understand this year’s opinions. For many people, 2021 was the year to buy a home. Whether it was first-time home buyers, or people finally finding their dream homes, chances are someone you know […]
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Supporting Health and Wellness Through Human-Centric Lighting, Technology and Comfort (Part 2)
Human Centric Lighting Human-centric lighting (HCL) is the art and science of designing interior lighting systems that mimic natural light, be it daylight or darkness. Exposure to the “right” light can render a positive biological impact on the master clock in your brains and in turn, your circadian rhythms. The net objective of HCL is […]
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Recipe for Toasty Baked Egg Cups
If you’re like me and enjoy eating breakfast with one hand while using the other hand to type or scroll through your social media feed, these egg cups are for you! Eggs, cheese and crunchy toast combine in muffin tins for a compact, convenient bite. I usually don’t add meat, but if you wish, you […]
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How to Choose the Right Color Scheme for Your Home
If you’re the kind of person who needs to have balance and harmony in your home, then choosing the correct color scheme when repainting is probably a significant source of anxiety. Breathtaking design principles are easy to enjoy but difficult to execute. You want to have a house that impresses and comforts friends and family […]
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Tips for Taking Write-Offs on Home Office Updates
Home business owners may not always be aware of the tax write-offs they can take. This includes write-offs on any office expenses or updates, so long as your home office meets certain basic requirements. Ideally, you will work with your accountant on figuring out which deductions you can take and how to go about it […]
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On the Search for Kitchen Bowls
Let me put the kitchen bowl subject aside while I tell you a short thrifting story. “Contemporary Thrifting” is an article series about one vintage item, preferably post-midcentury, that I find in a community thrift shop. I also like to delve into the store itself, featuring its services for the community and comments from the […]
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Caramel Sticky Rolls Recipe for Your Weekend Breakfast
There are no alarms set and you are cuddled up in bed after a good night’s sleep. It’s late morning and there is nowhere to go, no rushing around to do. No school bus, no work to be done, just relaxing at home with loved ones. However, breakfast is calling your name. Your stomach rumbles […]
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Budgeting with the ’50/20/30′ Rule
We just finished the first quarter of 2022. Did you start a budget? If not, don’t make it too complicated. The most important part of preparing a budget is getting started. You can track your spending with Quicken, Mint, Excel or paper and pen. Here are some helpful guidelines. I call it the 50/20/30 rule. […]
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Tips for Planting Trees — and Why You Should
Trees are virtually everywhere you turn, from your own backyard to nearby parks and forests where you enjoy hiking. They provide shade and beauty, and some even bear fruit. Beyond all the immediate benefits, you may be surprised to discover trees are also a critical key to the future. These facts and tips from the […]