Should I stay or should I go? This lyric by The Clash (remember them?) has been sticking with me. For The Clash the question was about a relationship. But it could also be about a house. This week …
Silvernest: A Home-Mate Yenta
In our continuing series of services that provide home-sharing options, we take a look at Silvernest: a pioneering service that's specifically targeted to empty-nesters and boomers, which helps …
Home Together Canada
There are a number of home sharing services and resources that have cropped up over the last three or four years for individuals who are looking for a shared housing environment. Today we look to …
Safety — The Primal Need
“Safe!” yells the umpire as the runner slides home. Safety. It’s a primal, basic need. We need shelter where we can be free from harm. We need security and stability. These needs are so deeply a …
Considering Moving
Moving, they say, is one of life's stressors. As we get older it doesn't quite have the excitement that it did in our twenties and thirties. Then there's this innocent feeling of excitement about …
That Man In His Underwear
Back in the day, when I was in my twenties, I had a flatmate whose beau would walk around the apartment in his underwear. I let it slide a few times, but when it came to using my crystal champagne …