What if I lose my job?
If you lose your job or get laid off, and can’t afford to pay the rent, tell your landlord you have to move and why. Then, move promptly. Even if it means…
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What to expect from a landlord
It should be a natural partnership: Landlords want to keep their apartments rentable. Tenants want a nice place to live. But disputes happen. They key is…
First apartment? Don’t make this huge mistake
Young people getting by on their first paychecks may not realize how important it is to pay rent and pay it on time. Establishing a good rent record gives…
Fido’s resume: Let your landlord know you have a g-r-r-reat pet
It’s the pet owner’s latest ploy in getting a lease that includes approval to keep a beloved pet. In San Francisco, The Open Door Program was created to…
PICTURE TO COME
Turn your favorite picture into a puzzle! So satisfying to finish an enormous jigsaw puzzle. But, all that effort and then what? You can glue it together….
Tips for using eye drops
If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, chances are good you’ve been prescribed eye drops. The treatment is intended to help maintain the pressure in the…
Five types of glaucoma tests
If you visit the eye doctor regularly, you’re probably familiar with the puff of air test. It’s a standard glaucoma screening that takes only a moment to…
3 easy household tips
Home Tips Wash the blender Avoid those sharp blades by blending the device clean. Fill one-third full with water. Add three drops of dishwashing liquid….
Teaching kids to solve problems
Gradually teaching a child to be a self-sufficient person is one of a parent’s most important tasks. Some ways to start: *Teach brainstorming: When there…
2020: What could happen; what will happen; what did happen
Given the speed of technology and change, what could happen in 2020? Here are some ideas. Things predicted in 2010 at the Consumer Electronics Show for…