Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?
Most homeowners agree that your roof is nothing to mess around with. A damaged or leaking roof can result in a long list of unpleasant outcomes, including structural damage, rotting wood, mold, and even electrical fires. Any sign of a roof leak should take high priority on your list of upcoming home repairs.
But what if you’re unsure of whether you want to repair, re-roof, or replace it entirely? Depending on your situation, you could save a considerable amount of money repairing a roof compared to replacing it. Here we’ll cover your three options to fix a damaged roof and when you should and shouldn’t consider it.
How To Repair A Hole In Your Drywall
Drywall repair is a fairly common home repair project that most homeowners will face at one point or another. Depending on the size and location of the damaged drywall, the repair work can range from simple to moderate in terms of difficulty. For most small drywall holes located away from wall borders and trim, the repair itself is pretty straightforward.
So if you’re a DIY homeowner who prefers to fix it yourself instead of hiring a handyman, this is one that’s definitely in your wheelhouse. You likely have most of the tools you need to do the job yourself, and doing so can save you anywhere from $200-$300 in hiring a drywall contractor.
Moving in South Florida? Follow These 5 Tips
You probably already know this, but South Florida has become one of the nation’s hottest areas, both literally and figuratively. The amount of people moving to the Miami metro has exploded since the start of COVID. This has pushed housing costs and rent prices through the roof, forcing many renters to move locally within South Florida in search of more affordable rent prices.
As a result, more people are moving both to and within South Florida than ever before. So, whether you’re a new resident from another region or a local South Floridian moving to a new neighborhood, you’ll want to follow these tips to ensure a smooth and easy move.
Foods to Avoid While Your Breastfeeding
If you’re planning on breastfeeding, it’s important to understand the direct link between your baby’s health and your diet. Just like during pregnancy, what you consume will be passed on to your baby. Many new moms are aware of this, but aren’t sure what foods to avoid while they’re breastfeeding. This article will help you understand what foods could be a risk to your baby.
5 Reasons You Should Be Manscaping
The year is 2022, and if you haven’t thought about taming your bush, you’re missing out. The art of manscaping has become quite popular in recent years. What was once considered an effeminate practice is now not only common, but in many cases it is expected.
I know what you’re thinking…’I’m a man’s man, I’m not shaving my balls’. I was once part of that crowd. Until I tried it myself. And more than just adding a few free inches, it actually felt great. Now, I’ve got my own men’s ball trimmer complete with aftershave lotion. So from one manly dude to another, here are 4 reasons you should be shaving your balls.
Top 5 Remedies for Itchy Balls
If you’re a dude, you’ve been there. You’re in a public setting, perhaps a formal one, and you feel that burn down below. You know it right away… your balls itch. Your forehead gets hot, the hair on your neck stands up, and you wish you could press the pause button and scratch that rascal while nobody is looking. But you can’t, at least not without drawing some scathing looks. You can try the hands-free hip wiggle, but that looks weird and is usually ineffective. You can try the old hip check at nothing, but then you look like you’re having a spastic episode. Ahh, and my favourite, the spread-eagle stretch pose, which is highly effective but wildly indiscreet. What if you could prevent itchy balls in the first place? If you’re like me, you probably thought that it just wasn’t possible. In a way, you’re right. Spontaneous genital pruritus (medical term for itchy, I looked it up) is unavoidable and can happen to even the cleanest, freest, and most moisturized meat wagons. However, you can minimise it by following these helpful tips!
Boston Real Estate Market Report Q3 2022
As we enter the final quarter of 2022, it appears like the decade-long period of growth for Boston’s real estate market is grinding to a halt. The most recent MLS data shows that rising interest rates have effectively suffocated demand for Boston real estate in Q3. Total 30 day sales from September are down -37.24% compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, the total number of sales listings are up 25.10% over the same period.
As a result, Boston’s 30-day median sale price has been slipping from the record high of $876,091 set in May of this year. Last month’s 30-day median sale price of $807,303 is still up by a slim margin (+3.64%) compared to September 2021, but current data trends show that year-over-year price growth will soon be in the red in Boston. Let’s take a look at the trends driving Boston’s real estate market.
Demand For Boston Real Estate Waning
In September, the City of Boston recorded 455 residential real estate transactions across all property types. That marked a -37.24% drop in total sales from September 2021 and was the lowest recorded September sales total of the past 5 years.
Postpartum Health Tips for New Moms
The postpartum period can be challenging for new moms. Between the shifts in hormone levels, vaginal bleeding, and the newness of caring for your newborn, it can be overwhelming. Don’t neglect your own health and wellbeing. It’s so important that you prioritize your health as a new mom. Here are 6 postpartum health tips that will get your new journey off on the right foot.
1. Schedule Your Postpartum Checkup
One of your first priorities after giving birth is to schedule your postpartum health checkups with your OB/GYN or other obstetric care provider. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that new moms schedule an initial health assessment within the first 3 weeks of delivery. They also recommend a more comprehensive postpartum followup within the first 12 weeks to assess physical, social, and psychological well-being. During this detailed assessment, you can address any medical concerns that you may be experiencing regarding your own health, sexuality, diet, exercise, emotional well-being, infant care and/or feeding.
Postpartum Thyroiditis Fact Sheet For New Moms
Postpartum thyroiditis is a condition that occurs in about 5% of women after pregnancy. It is when the immune system produces anti-thyroid antibodies which attack the thyroid gland, causing it to become inflamed. The thyroid is critical to your body’s hormone regulation, and for pregnant women already going through hormone changes, it is a common issue they experience.
Luckily for most, it is not a permanent condition and typically wanes a year after delivery. Still, it’s good to know the risk factors and how to treat it if you are affected.
August Real Estate Sales Down 40% Year-over-Year in Boston
Boston’s real estate market got chin-checked last month as total property sales in August dropped -38.26% compared to August 2021. Last month’s 476 real estate sales was the lowest total for August in the past 5 years and the largest year over year drop in monthly residential real estate deals over the same time span in Boston.
Monthly property sales in Boston real estate have been trending below 2021 levels all year, with December 2021 being the last month where total sales were up year-over-year. Still, that figure never trended more than 25% below the previous year’s sales total until last month. Last month marked a sharp drop from the 771 property deals recorded in August 2021.
It appears like the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes have finally put a chill on the Boston housing market, with news of their 4th rate hike of 2022 coming last month. Now with last week’s news of another rate increase of 75 basis points, we can expect this trend to gain momentum as we head towards 2023.
