Surviving the Home Inspection
When you sell your house, chances are high that the buyer will be getting a home inspection. After all, a bank doesn’t want to loan money for a house that is in complete disrepair. I’ve made a lot of updates…
The Home category is a guide to creating a living space that reflects the principles of minimalism and simplicity. It offers practical tips, inspirational ideas, and thoughtful discussions on topics like decluttering, minimalist decor, and creating a home that is a sanctuary of simplicity.
When you sell your house, chances are high that the buyer will be getting a home inspection. After all, a bank doesn’t want to loan money for a house that is in complete disrepair. I’ve made a lot of updates…
I’m currently living is a modest three-bedroom home. I found it for a great price in a good neighborhood. The timing was right. So I bought. But I’m looking forward to downsizing my home. I’ll explain why… Big houses are…
When I was a kid, I worked on a farm. Part of my experience included planting and maintaining vegetable gardens. This past spring I did something I haven’t done for many years. I planted a garden at home. I found…
I bought a house about 4 years ago. People told me that it’s a smart investment. They said I’d get a bigger tax write-off. They told me I’d gain equity. There are days I like being a homeowner. But there…
All my life I was told that I should buy a house. So in 2013, I did. Oh, the pride! What is it they say about pride? It cometh before the fall? Since owning a home for over five years,…
Let’s add screen doors to the list of household items I can do without. I’m constantly annoyed with them every time I come home with anything in my hands. This household peeve might be my biggest yet. Notice something about…
If your house gets cluttered quickly, there’s an easy solution. It’s not hard and it only takes a few minutes a day. It’s simply making sure to complete some simple daily tasks. Photo by Deccio Creative The photo above is…
We’ve been in our new apartment for about six weeks now. That’s long enough to make some evaluations as to why I’ll likely choose apartment living over homeownership for some time to come. Before I touch on 5 specific reasons…
I bought my first house about five years ago. I like my house, but if I had it to do over again I might have waited it out until I found something a little different. Let’s look at 10 things…
If you like tiny houses, you’ve probably seen homes made out of shipping containers. It seems like a pretty cool idea. And some of the container homes I’ve seen are works of art. But do container homes really make sense?…