A Better Home and A Better You: A How-To Guide

Did you make new year’s resolutions for 2016 a few weeks ago? Is your resolve starting to wane? Your friends at Patch and Angie’s List have some information to help you refocus and stay on track.

Let Your Smartphone Help You

• Whether you aim to lose weight, quit smoking, start a new habit or learn a new language, technology offers resources for keeping on task with your New Year’s resolutions. Try any of these apps to assist and inspire you in accomplishing your goals throughout the year.
  » Keep Your Resolutions with These Apps

Simple Tips to Help Around the House

• Saving time and money by loading your washer and dryer to its limit? No, you’re not. You’re vigilant about cleaning the lint screen inside the dryer, but that’s not enough. Chances are, your garbage disposal thinks you’re abusive. And overusing your self-cleaning oven will cost you a lot of money in the long run.
  » Common Home Habits You’ve Got to Break

How to Hire a Doctor, a Handyman, a Financial Planner, a Personal Trainer, a House Cleaner and a Mechanic

• You need a quality team to ensure your life is in perfect working order. This guide will help you figure out who to hire to take care of your business.
  » How to Hire Your Go-To Team

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