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Lockdown Hobbies That May Be Worth Exploring Even After the Pandemic Is Over
The last few weeks were pretty stressful, to say the least. The lockdown we went through was an unprecedented event, and most people were caught off guard as the rapid spread of the virus was hard to believe. All of a sudden, we found ourselves needing to look for ways to cope with this new reality and more attention was given to finding agreeable and constructive ways to spend time while being cooped up indoors.
A Decade of Colors and How They Shaped Home Décor
Color is fun, and if you choose the right one, it may give a boost to your home’s look in an instant. What are the color trends that defined, refined and shaped home décor in the last decade? We’ve turned to the front-runner in all things color-related, The Pantone Color Institute, to see which colors were significant enough to nurture expression of all sorts so as to be used in a variety of areas, from interior design to fashion and brand awareness.
What Makes Colorado Springs so Attractive for Millennials?
Colorado Springs has been experiencing a surge in Millennials for at least a decade now, and it’s no wonder – the city provides a strong job market, still affordable housing, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Home Sales in Times of Pandemic: How COVID-19 Impacts Chicago’s Real Estate Market
Chicago’s home buying market is recoiling under the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Open houses, the bread and butter of realtors, are harder to host because of social distancing requirements. It’s true, however, that some people still need to find new homes, and there are now technical solutions to help with home tours – self-guided or virtual tours seem to catch on pretty quickly. Moreover, prices in Chicago are still holding strong, most probably due to low inventory levels. Let’s dive in and see how the market has changed due to the current pandemic and how realtors and clients are dealing with the new realities.
Bigger, Greener Homes Enter San Francisco Housing Market as New Builds Become Harder to Find
San Francisco’s housing market is one of the most atypical in the country – expensive and very low-volume when it comes to new-built single family homes. The median value of an owner-occupied San Francisco housing unit is slightly over $1 million, while the median monthly mortgage is almost $3,500, according to the latest available data from the US Census Bureau.
How Self Storage Operators Can Help During Coronavirus Pandemic
The self storage industry is in a better spot than other sectors such as brick and mortar retail or tourism, which have been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
10 Unique Home Organizing Products and Gadgets
A well-organized home represents the oasis of calm and tranquility you need, and it also requires less work to keep clean and tidy. The secret of a perfectly organized home lies, as always, in the details – the appearance of clutter and chaos is created by all the things around the house, big and small, that don’t have a designated spot.
Revenue From Online Sales of Home and Leisure Products Grew by 120% During the COVID-19 Lockdown
Sometimes it seems as if the world ground to a standstill during the past eight weeks or so. People stayed at home, hoping to stop the spread of the coronavirus – but that doesn’t mean they also stopped buying stuff. On the contrary, online sales of certain products, including home appliances, sports equipment and other items, saw huge increases.
How to Pack Your Clothes More Efficiently When Moving
Packing smartly helps you reduce the number of boxes that need to be transported and also means you’ll be spending a lot less time unpacking and arranging things in your new home. Since clothes make up a big part of the stuff you need to pack and move, here’s a guide that will show you how to do that with maximum efficiency.
How Oklahoma City Storage Operators Are Helping College Students During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We’ve only been dealing with the coronavirus crisis a few weeks, but it already feels like months – or even longer. Things are changing at a rapid pace, and we all need to keep up with the new realities, including closed schools and universities, working from home, distancing from other people and spending most of our time confined between walls.
Choosing the Best Self Storage Facility – A Guide for Houston Residents
Renting self storage is the right answer to all sorts of logistical problems, such as moving house, remodeling, or simply needing more storage space at home. Houston residents are in luck when it comes to self storage – there are about 336 facilities in the area to choose from, and the prices are quite affordable.
Americans Plan Stockpiling Food and More: Trends in Online Browsing in a Time of Pandemic
The last few weeks have been chaotic, to say the least. From a distant and diffuse threat, the coronavirus epidemic turned into a pandemic and became a worldwide emergency. The rapid pace at which the situation evolved has generated concern among many people – and, occasionally, even panic.