Whether you’re putting a place on the market to rent or sell – or living in one – a small property presents unique challenges. There are many ways to create more space by both better using the existing square footage and employing things that trick the eye! Our list includes a bit of both to […]
Military Family
10 Duty Stations You Didn’t Expect To Love
The military community may have mastered the art of making the best with what we’ve been handed but there are some duty stations that you just don’t want to get. Everyone’s list is different. You may love the coast or prefer the mountains. Before you start calling to get your orders changed, consider these 10 […]
Should I Refinance My Home?
Refinancing is an option that is highly dependent on your specific situation, but with rates at all time lows there are a number of factors to consider when deciding if a refinance is right for you. Starting Situation: I had purchased a home in Massachusetts using my VA Loan for $325, 000 in 2008 at […]
Fall Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
Animals secure nests and hunker down for winter, and it’s no exception for us human beings. While there is a bit of a checklist, it will give you such peace of mind if you live where winter months mean cold, rain, snow and ice. But even if you live where it stays warm (in fact, […]
Emergency Preparedness For Military Families
Natural disasters have struck military installations across the world in the last few years. From typhoons in Japan to wildfires in California to the catastrophic flooding currently being experienced in South Carolina, an added dimension to frequent military moves is the possibility of an emergency. Here’s some tips for getting prepared now, just in case! […]
7 Tips For A Home Office That Works For You
Whether you are going back to school, starting a business, telecommuting or even designating a homework spot for the kids, a home office is a place meant to get things done. 1. Location Choosing where to put your home office depends on both your needs and the space available. Also important to consider – how do […]
Budgeting for Your PCS to Germany: Traveling with a Pet
Moving overseas can be stressful, but knowing what to expect – especially where expenses are concerned— can help you manage your family’s budget. AHRN.com reached out to military spouse blogger Melissa Gilliam Shaw to share her experiences budgeting for an OCONUS PCS with a pet. If you’re traveling overseas with your family’s favorite furry, four-legged […]
How The Force Is Changing In 2015
Multiple years of shrinking budgets and an evolving overall mission for DoD means that long term plans to reshape the US military are being put into place. Units are moving, being debanded, and bases restructured. These changes will directly affect your career and the local communities at each installation! Personnel Changes One of the most […]
8 Tips For Organizing Your Small Bathroom
How is it that the littlest room in the house always ends up the most cluttered? Do we need every single lotion, hair product, and body wash that we own? They do smell nice… Don’t start throwing things away quite yet! Even if you’re dealing with the smallest bathroom imaginable, there are plenty of ways […]
The Changing Face Of Military Housing
As the draw down continues and the military community adapts, privatized military housing contractors are looking to options outside the Active Duty population to fill units. AHRN.com reached out to military families to ask how these changes would affect their housing decisions. Living Behind the gates For many military families, whether or not to live […]