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A House of One’s Own: Single Women and Homeownership

This post was inspired by the single women who walked through the doors of my last two listings. Encouragingly – especially given the recent political climate, an increasing number of women out there are solo-investing in their own real estate. Here’s a quick peek on the state of women’s real estate ownership.  Women’s property rights…

Home Office Desk

How To Make A Home Office That Works For You

The ability to work from home can be a hugely rewarding aspect of one’s job. It gives you an added layer of flexibility and mobility, but can also bring about some distractions (who doesn’t want to cuddle with their dog all day?!). That’s why it’s important to have a home office set up for maximum…

Composting: Transforming Garbage into Black Gold

Composting is a minimal effort way to help the environment and your garden. With many composting methods available, you don’t have to have a ton of space to start. Here’s the story of how I got inspired to begin composting.    “Sadie, get out of the trash” I shouted as my dog knocked over the…

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Backyard Beekeeping: Bee’s Knees, or Neighbor Nightmare?

As honeybee populations continue to decline, backyard/urban beekeeping is on the rise. With an estimated 120,000+ backyard beekeepers nationwide, you may find that there is a beekeeper in your neighborhood. In this post I share my experience with and explore the potentially tenuous relationship between backyard beekeepers and neighbors.   Neighbors Causing a Buzz? Earlier…

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Fourth of July DIY Stars & Stripes Cornhole Set

The 4th of July is right around the corner! Get ready for BBQ’s and fireworks by building your own stars & stripes Cornhole set. It’s a fun weekend project to tackle with friends. It’s an extra bonus if you can find a spot to build them by a lake. When you’re done, find yourself some…