The American Tinnitus Association, ATA, describes tinnitus as, “The perception of sound when no actual external noise is present.” In the United States, tinnitus is one of the most common medical conditions and is estimated to affect nearly 50 million Americans (15% of the general population). From this figure, about 20 million people suffer from …
5 HVAC Efficiency Tips
You rely on your HVAC system to keep your household comfortable, whether it’s turning up the heat in January or cranking up the air conditioner in July. However, this can send your utility bills surging seasonally. There are simple ways for any homeowner to monitor their HVAC system and make sure it operates at peak …
Home Improvements You Should Consider Before Moving In
Moving as a whole involves an endless list of pre-move and post-move to-do lists that may sometimes feel overwhelming. Add to this the ceaseless packing and decluttering, looking for a moving company, and following up with service providers and your moving schedule is packed. With all these seemingly pressing items to tick off your to-do …
Navigating Your Mortgage: A Guide
Mortgage loans provide the structure upon which the entire housing market exists. With inflating home prices continuing to drive skyward, home buyers are less likely now than ever before to simply purchase a home on the strength of their own cash reserves or savings account funds. This doesn’t have to be a significant problem, though. …
5 Ways to Spruce Up a Vacation Rental
Every new season offers a prime opportunity to spruce up your rental property—and you don’t need to break the bank or dedicate a whole week to do so. To prepare your vacation home for summer travelers, here are five simple ideas to refresh your space and give guests a memorable summer retreat. 1. Make property …
How to Plan Your First Post-COVID Vacation
With vaccines becoming more readily available by the day, the concept of taking a vacation is seemingly around the corner. Like much of the world, you are likely daydreaming of where you’ll head to first. However, this trip may also come with some apprehension and questions considering how heavily the tourism industry has been impacted …
What to Do If You’ve Suffered Dental Injuries in an Accident
Accidents are unexpected incidents affecting millions of people each year. Accidents are caused by negligence, recklessness, bad weather, carelessness, and random events. While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.8 million injuries or illnesses affected workers in 2019, another three million people are injured in car accidents annually. Accidents can cause multiple injuries, including …
From Collections to Family Law: A Look at Different Legal Fields
Lawyers are highly educated legal experts who counsel their clients, prepare legal documents, and present court cases. A lawyer may have a legal practice, be part of a law firm’s legal team, work as a state attorney, or be employed by a corporation. Lawyers are required to earn a bachelor’s degree before earning a Juris …
Common Maintenance Headaches and How To Fix Them
When you first move into your new home, you may be caught up in the bliss of homeownership. But this bubble quickly bursts when you learn of all the maintenance headaches that come along with this home and new city. With a brand new space comes new friends, neighbors, and, unfortunately, new problems. Thankfully, these …
A New Mom’s Guide to Survival
As exciting as it is to become a new mom, it can also be hectic, stressful, and downright exhausting. Some of the things to be prepared for are getting less than six hours of sleep per night, changing at least 5 diapers per day, and doing nonstop laundry. With all the added tasks and little time to …