Social Security has become a saving grace for Americans, especially for retirees. The social insurance program was established back in 1935 and is funded by taxpayers through the Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax. Around 53 million retirees and their families received benefits in January 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. But, before you can start…
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Take a Seat: 8 Perches for Pausing in Your Hallway
After you’ve put your coat hooks, shoe storage and a surface for keys and coins in your hallway, you probably think there isn’t much room for anything else. But one useful item you might well have forgotten is a seat — useful for putting on outerwear or just taking a breather when you get home….
Renovated Schoolhouse Now Dreamy Kitchen
The Berlin bloggers behind Our Food Stories, Laura Muthesius and Nora Eisermann, have hit it out of the park again with this German schoolhouse kitchen. Back in May, Laura and Nora got their hands on an old property in the German countryside, and the whole place needed a total overhaul from head to toe. The…
15 Charming Porches
Get inspired by these porches with inviting focal points and picture-perfect design features. Rustic Porch Rich wood textures and a cozy fireplace make this porch the ultimate mountain escape. For unique furniture finds look for local craftsman to create custom pieces. Entertaining Porch Porches should connect your interior to the exterior with ease, and provide…
14 Unique Garden Water Features
From whimsical fountains to quiet pools, now’s the time to quench your thirst for the hottest garden water feature around. Ambiance and Reflection This pond adds tranquility, reflection and ambiance to its landscape. A partially above-ground water feature, it was created with stone-and-mortar walls, then finished with a butyl liner. Double Duty This stacked-stone water…
10 Small (But Mighty) Laundry Stations For An Easier Washday
A spacious dedicated laundry room has a certain appeal, to be sure. But with closet-size laundry stations trending in 2019, designers and homeowners are coming around to the fact that a lot can be done in a surprisingly compact space — freeing up more square footage for other uses. Take a gander at these 10 little-but-hardworking laundry rooms and…