Every home needs to be cleaned. When people share housing the question arises about how the common areas that everyone uses are cleaned. Here are three methods that work. Hire a Pro If you …
Messy Housemates
Sometimes I find myself grumbling about mess in the house, something along the lines of "Why doesn't he EVER clean up after himself?" Years of experience have taught me to look again. Oh, I say …
Avoiding Foreclosure
Has your house become too expensive for you? If so, you are hardly alone. According to RealtyTrak, in 2010 between 3 million and 3.5 million foreclosure warnings will be issued. This is up from 2009's …
For Real
Vermont columnist, Joyce Marcel, wrote this column about the relationships between elderly white seniors in Florida living with caretakers coming from different cultures. It's one example of seniors …
Don’t Make This Mistake!
As I interview people for the book I'm writing, I'm hearing stories about the nightmare housing situations. The best way to avoid the nightmare housemate is to understand your needs before beginning …
Calculating Housing Costs
One of the benefits of shared housing is that it can save you money. The general rule of thumb for a reasonable amount to spend on housing is now 30% of gross income. It used to be 27%. The three …
