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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 …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

It’s a struggle to keep midcentury modern Tanglewood homes

Midcentury modern homes — most of which were built in the 1950s and 1960s — have regained a big following across the country. Places like Portland, Palm Springs, even Dallas host MCM home tours and modernism festivals. Here in Fort Worth, those homes are as likely to be toppled into a rubble heap as they are to be rehabilitated.

Knocking On Strangers Doors... Then Pays Their Rent

Knocking On Strangers Doors, Then Paying Their Rent

4 Ways to Decorate Your Rental Apartment

Moving into your new apartment and thinking about how you can make it look more like your own space? Try the following ideas and you’ll surely be delighted on how well they can improve your new-found haven. Photo by Grant on Unsplash Install carpet tiles A clever trick for transforming floors in a rental is …

Make your rental feel like home

Paint, primp and personalise - simple ideas for making your rental your own

7 Ways To Save On Your Apartment Building Trash Compactor Fees

Here are a few useful waste management tips for property managers and other residential property professionals. You can save money on your apartment building trash compactor expenses by following our seven strategies.

6 Rental Property Add-Ons (& a Look at Whether They're Worth It)

Certain homes naturally lend themselves to easy additions, such as bedrooms or bathrooms, or present opportunities to convert already existing space into living space. Consider the following ways to not only improve your property but also add value to your investment.

Is a Furnished Apartment Right For You?

This all depends on your landlord or rental agency, of course, but it does leave some wondering whether or not a furnished apartment is right for them.

Complete This 10 Item Checklist Before Tenant Move In

Having a checklist can help streamline the tenant move in process. Here are ten items to address before a new tenant moves into your property.

Get Green this Spring: A 3-Month Apartment Landscape Plan

A beautiful apartment landscape is a work in progress that requires a solid plan, good timing and some patience.