Maintenance chores before you list
When you sell your home, you obviously want things to go as quickly and as smoothly as possible. And aside from pricing it right, making sure it’s in good…
Month: September 2019
Ask the Expert: Should I refinance so I can renovate?
A new roof. New flooring. New heating/cooling systems. These are the kinds of problems that can keep a homeowner up at night. They are big ticket projects…
Young adults moving to the ‘burbs
The storyline of the past decade or so has featured Millennial hipsters in trendy city spots, working out of coffee shops or mobile workspaces, eating in…
How to make your fire pit more eco-friendly
A crackling fire is the hallmark of many a summer night spent outdoors with friends and family. The fire pit is often the highlight of a camping trip or…
Keeping a clean house with pets
Our pets are our family. Which is to say, we love them but they can make a mess of our house (bless their hearts). In fact, there are about 209 billion…
Travel to the Caribbean in September? Are you crazy?
Yes, September is peak hurricane season. And yes, Caribbean islands tend to get hammered when hurricanes form. And yet — cheaper rates, anyone? If you’re…
Apollo computing: Don’t get too snooty about today’s tech
Let’s get one thing straight before we talk Apollo computing: Our cellphones are millions of times more powerful than the Apollo 11 lunar module computer….
Set up Google to delete itself after you die
Make a plan for your data. Google makes it easy to assign a person to your account or to automatically delete your data when you die. Here’s how: Go to…
Make sure it’s really tech support
Recently a hacker was sentenced to three years in federal prison for impersonating an Apple employee and scamming rappers and sports stars out of…
High tech heightens your golf game
Golf has gone so high tech. According to Forbes, technology has worked wonders in the elements of golf knowledge, data, connectivity, entertainment, and…