In 2020, many people were forced to turn their kitchens, living rooms, and spare rooms into home offices. Depending on your job type, you may be able to get things done just fine from your home workspace with a few tweaks. But there’s usually room to improve. Here are a few tips on creating a...
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Working remotely seems like a great option for giving your career more freedom, but it can also have its own unique challenges. Whether you’re new to working remotely or are a longtime practitioner, these quick tips will help you boost productivity, streamline your process and make the most of your endeavors. Working from home means...
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According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (known as HUD)[1], the difference between manufactured, modular, and mobile homes all comes down to differences in construction and safety. Manufactured and mobile homes must be built according to HUD’s building codes while modular homes must follow local, state, and/or regional building codes. Mobile, manufactured,...
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Working from home is the next big thing. According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report, in 2018, nearly 4 million people, or 2.9% of the population, worked from home. That’s a 115% increase since 2005, and that number is projected to grow even faster in the coming decade. Upwork’s Future Workforce Report...
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Imagine your home with a new, fully remodeled kitchen – or a carpeted recreation room in the basement for the kids. Home improvements and upgrades not only make a space more pleasant to live in, they can also add value to your house.
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While every workplace has its own culture and norms, there are certain rules of workplace etiquette that apply just about anywhere you go. Keep these office etiquette tips in mind to make sure you’re never “that” employee. 1. Give a firm handshake You should already know how important first impressions are, and your handshake is...
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Homeowners looking to get the best price for their home are learning that if you want to sell quickly and score big profits, you need to remove clutter and make the place look inviting, not lived in. Staging your home can help you sell it faster and possibly bring you more money, say many real...
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A key challenge for many small businesses is keeping costs low. One key fixed cost is real estate. Sure, many companies get started around a dining room table, but a home office isn’t practical once you have employees or when you need a place to hold client meetings. A great solution for many business owners...
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There’s a lot of conflicting advice about how to stage a home, and the details often vary with the home and the neighborhood. Talk with your realtor about local trends and buyers’ expectations, and then stage your home with those preferences in mind. “A realtor can see your home through buyer’s eyes and can provide...
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Learn how to protect yourself from different types of job scams. Find out how to know whether a job alert is a scam and how to report job scams.
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Given that 62% of U.S. employees have worked from home in some capacity this year, videoconferencing has seemingly become a part of everyday life.[1] While an online meeting offers a useful, flexible way to keep work moving forward, many people struggle to avoid distractions and maintain professionalism when meeting remotely. Learning how to conduct an...
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You’ve been saving for a house by paying down your debt, working on improving your credit score, and cutting back on spending. For many of us, buying a home will be the single biggest financial milestone we hit. Owning a home can drastically improve your quality of life, and it can seem especially appealing now...
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There are many times during the year that can induce stress in people’s lives. The holiday season. Moving. An important work deadline. But a day that almost everyone considers universally stressful? Income Tax Day. While taxes can be confusing and time-consuming, tax time doesn’t necessarily have to be taxing. Stick to these tips to get...
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Just like leases have lessors, liens have lienors, or lienholders. The lienholder is the creditor to whom the debtor owes money. In some more specific cases, the lienholder may have given the debtor a loan to buy something, a car or a house, and their lien applies to that purchase until the loan is paid...
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If you’re a just-married bride or groom, you may assume the planning is over. But there are lots of logistics to help you make a smooth transition to married life. Check out our post-wedding checklist. 1. Obtain your marriage certificate A marriage certificate, or an official document that tells of the legal status of your...
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