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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Purchasing Tips When Buying a House Later in Life

When buying or building a home for your retirement years, keep these safety features in mind.

What LGBTQ Seniors Face in Assisted Living and Care Facilities

Navigating long-term care isn’t easy for anyone, but for LGBTQ Americans, it’s especially challenging.

Thunderstorm Safety Tips to Protect Your Family & Home

Natural disasters can be deadly. Learn how to protect your family and your home from thunderstorms.

Tips to keep in mind when bringing a new pet home

Are you planning to bring a furry companion home? Check out some important tips to keep in mind before bringing a new pet home.

A Room-by-Room Guide to Making Your Home Safer

How to prevent the leading causes of home injuries, from slips and falls to smoke and fires.

Step Inside Vivid Life Residential Care [Featured Video]

A sneak peek at Vivid Life Residential Care. See its beauty and feel the comfort of a luxurious yet affordable residential assisted living and respite care

Home Safety Tips for Every Room

Learn how to better protect yourself and your children from common household accidents with this list of 15 Home Safety Tips from Herrmann Services.

How to Safely Leave Your Pets Home Alone

For National Pet Day, consult this ultimate pet safety checklist.

Find out why your dog is itching with this pet home allergy kit

How To Make Your Pet's Home Part Of Your Home Decor

Americans keep many different kinds of pets. Whether you're installing a fish tank or bringing home a terrarium, study up on these how-to tips.

A Whole-Home Safety Checklist: Room-by-Room Home Safety Tips

A room-by-room home safety checklist. You can't keep an eye on all the rooms of your home at once, but you can keep each area safe and protected.

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Pros and Cons of an In-House Home Sale or Pocket Listing

What Are The Upsides and Downside of an In-House Home Sale AKA Pocket Listing? An in-house home sale – where the listing agent sells a home to a buyer without marketing the home to other potential buyers – is something that happens from time to time. Real Estate agents often refer to this as having a 'Pocket Listing.' While there are rare circumstances where the practice makes sense, in most cases, sellers are ill-served by an in-house sale or pocket listing. Whether you…

How to Adopt a Dog—and What to Do Before You Bring Your New Pet Home

Adopting a rescue dog is an incredibly rewarding experience, especially if you plan ahead to create a loving home for your new pet.

Room by Room Color Guide

From the living room to the bathroom, selecting the right paint color is crucial because it can make or break your design scheme. Color has the power to produce a variety of effects. It can set the…

The Iconic ‘Full House’ Home Is up for Sale. See What It REALLY Looks Like Inside

Risk factors associated with injurious falls in the elderly: 15 percent of elderly people in...

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury-related death among elderly people. So finding the risk factors that endanger them is becoming increasingly important, particularly with the projected increase in the elderly population with the baby boomers, warn investigators.

Room By Room DIY Home Staging Guide

Simple DIY home staging projects for every room of your house that will help you stand out in the MLS listing.