Category: Making a Home
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Hey Mom, I’m #Winning at Budget Adulting!
It’s a phrase I’ve coined for myself. Times are tough, and Mom is no longer willing to send me money when I put on my sad voice.
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Why a Good Game of Couch Rugby is Even Better Than the Real Thing
And by Couch Rugby, of course, we mean watching rugby from the couch. If you take the time to set your living-room up for the optimal viewing experience, and you invite a few choice pals to share it with you, you’ll still be able to make the most of the Bounce. By Ben Karpinski
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My Ultimate 6-Point Checklist for Decluttering Your Life
Getting rid of stuff you don’t need can be a tiring process, but it’s got to be done. Here’s a check-list to keep you from starring in an episode of Hoarders. By Zakkiya Khan
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The Sweet Joy & Pain of Going Back Home
No matter how far you travel, no matter how your life may change, there’s something about a return to your roots that makes you feel like a child again. By Ishay Govender-Ypma
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Let’s Talk About Things To Do Over The Holidays!
‘Tis almost the season to be jolly, and with the end-of-year madness upon us we know some of you haven’t done much planning yet. David O’Sullivan chats about things to do over the holidays.
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8 Smart Ways to Save a Fortune on Your Monthly Internet Bill
As data costs rise, so do tempers. Keep both your temper and data use in check with these helpful suggestions. By Kirsty Bisset
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Why the stuff of happiness isn’t stuff
It’s a truth that the more we have, the more we want – and the more we get, the more burdensome of all the ‘stuff’ becomes. Sean O’ Connor asks if it’s worth it
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What I learned from the nightmare of selling my home
Bureaucratic bungling, mixed-up boundary lines, and to top it all, a robbery by phoney buyers. Who said selling a house is easy? By Linette Retief
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5 Ways to survive buying a home
Buying a home is one of the toughest and most rewarding things you can do. Personal finance writer Maya Fisher-French and Private Property CEO Simon Bray talk about ways to simplify the process
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Help! There’s a small planet growing in my house!
What starts as a speck and keeps getting bigger until it takes over your life? It’s all your ‘stuff’. Have you got what it takes to toss it all? By Tom Eaton