The Great Lakes are a great place to visit and an even better place to live. From affordable housing to outdoor activities and excellent school districts, the Great Lakes region of the U.S. offers so much that there is no reason not to consider these states when looking to purchase a home. Here鈥檚 what makes the Great Lakes so special (and why you should move there, too).
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Moving can be stressful for all members of the family, but especially your kids. No matter the age, kids can have a difficult time adjusting to a move, especially once back-to-school season rolls around. Since summer is the most popular time of year to move, starting a new school after moving can be challenging, so here are a few tips for helping your kids feel less alone when starting a new school this fall.
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There鈥檚 a big difference between living in a house and living in a home.
A house is a physical shelter that protects you from the elements. Sure, you come back to it when you need to, but it鈥檚 a place that you don鈥檛 have any lingering attachments to other than as a place to sleep in.
A home, on the other hand, has a warmer connotation to it. It鈥檚 a feeling associated with a place. It鈥檚 a whole bunch of memories weaved into the walls of a house.
If you want your house to feel more like a home, then you need to make more of an effort in its upkeep. With that said, below are some simple changes you can make that is sure to make your house feel like an actual home for you.
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When figuring out how to prepare for a move, it鈥檚 important to remember the details. With everything on your to-do list, make sure these tasks don鈥檛 get left behind.
Update your mailing address and subscriptions
We know it鈥檚 a pain, but to avoid surprises at least 2 weeks before you move. Can鈥檛 live without your People Magazine or the tips from Better Homes and Gardens? Update your address early for any magazine and newspaper subscriptions you have. While you鈥檙e at it, be sure to. Also, make sure to now so it鈥檚 taken care of in plenty of time for the next election.
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Having a pool in your home鈥檚 backyard is a dream that so many homeowners share, but only a few end up actually achieving it. While it can seem like a luxury, a pool can actually be a lot of work and ends up costing a lot upfront and over time. There are many pros and cons to adding a pool, and ultimately it鈥檚 a big financial decision. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when deciding whether adding a pool to your home is worth the investment.
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