Whether or not you’ve actually done it, spring cleaning is backed up by centuries of tradition. Many cultures bring a spring cleaning period into their yearly rhythms. For all cultures, the kickoff for spring cleaning is marked by longer days and more sun. As sunlight hours increase, our bodies produce less melatonin, helping us feel […]
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” ~Leonard Cohen May is Mental Health Month Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health. Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support […]
Clutter has a habit of creeping into all available spaces, especially in households with children. Clothes, toys, and food messes can pile up quickly, no matter how old your kids are. And you have your own belongings to worry about too! Thankfully, you’re not alone in the fight to stay organized. Even the most savvy […]
Clutter is an everyday occurrence and there comes a point when we all need to clean up our messes. Leave things long enough, and we all start to fall into one of the 5 levels of hoarding. But what are the 5 levels of hoarding? What moves a messy room from Level 2 to Level […]
“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share.” ~Lady Bird Johnson Homeless Encampments: What Do You Do? What do I do if a Homeless Encampment Appears on my property? When you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having an encampment […]
"Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush." ~Doug Larson Spring Cleaning & Decluttering Happy Spring! Spring is a time for renewal, brighter days and cleaning after a long winter. Whether you own a single-family home or manage a larger set of properties, there is routine maintenance and cleaning […]
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~Abraham Lincoln Aging and Independence February is National Senior Independence Month. During this month, we celebrate those older adults who are successfully living in our communities and focus on how to preserve that independence long-term. Successful and […]
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.” ~ Nido Qubein Fresh Start for the New Year Happy New Year! The first of the year has historically been a time when people review the past and resolve to do better in the future. Whether it’s to exercise more, […]
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~Winston S. Churchill Bio-One Columbus – Benefits of Giving December is a month of honoring the gifts that we give to each other. Science shows that giving to others provides us with a boost of happiness, links to better […]
