Easy Living! Enjoy an Easier 2018

Getting organized and setting resolutions are top of mind for many of us this month, but let’s also think about ways we can make our lives easier. As real estate experts, we enjoy helping homeowners of all ages create enjoyable living spaces and happy homes — whether you’re a snowbird looking to ease some of the pain of household chores or you are a millennial needing to simplify your hectic schedule. Here are a few tips for an easier 2018:

Prepared Meals: Meal plans provided through national delivery services is a growing trend across America. The Greater Tampa Bay area, particularly, has had numerous local meal-prep services popping up in recent years to provide individuals and busy families with prepared meals or fresh ingredients. Some service options are tailored for weight loss or customized diet plans, but many gourmet plans simply make life easier. Rather than having to shop stores and plan meals, these services do all the work for you. Fully prepared meals in convenient containers or a box of fresh ingredients with step-by-step recipes simply show up at your door.
Cleaning Services: There are plenty of good reasons to consider house cleaning services — whether the arthritis in your back makes it difficult to clean, or you don’t want to spend your weekend cleaning after breaking your back at work all week. For an hourly fee, you could have a professional come in weekly, monthly, or even just for a single service depending on your budget. Many people like to handle household chores like vacuuming and dusting ourselves, but you might want to hire a pro for tougher jobs to clean carpet, tiles, or windows. (If you would like a referral to a cleaning service, please feel free to ask.)
Sync Your Devices: Imagine being able to access all the details of your life anywhere and anytime. That is the beauty of cloud services and synching that allow you to access calendars, photos, documents, and more via internet-based platforms. If you’ve been putting off synchronizing your digital life, make this your resolution for a simpler, streamlined year. Simply check with a local IT professional or the store where you purchased your devices if you need set-up assistance.
Automate and Embrace Apps: The broad array of technology choices in today’s society can be overwhelming, but there are many tech solutions to remove stress in your life. For example, imagine never having to write another check or worry about late fees. If this sounds appealing, set up automatic bill payments for your mortgage, utilities, and other services. Also, there are countless apps to make virtually any area of your life simpler. You’ll find everything from tip calculators, to calorie counters, to home improvement and remodeling apps.

We hope these tips help create a simpler lifestyle in 2018 with less stress and greater peace of mind.

As real estate professionals, we fully support our Florida customers in all matters of the home. If you need a referral for a home project, downsizing, or you need assistance buying or selling a home, our team is here to help you in 2018. Call Dick and Karla Nielsen at 813-294-5786 today.