A Granny Pod is another name for a Tiny House and is a popular option for single older people looking for an affordable way to downsize. Since many grannies outlive their husbands that's how Granny Pods got its name. They are bigger than a dog house and much more comfortable Granny pods are usually no bigger than 400 square feet and are not attached to a larger home. … [Read more...]
How to Renovate Your Home After You Retire
You’ve most definitely heard the saying, “new year, new me.” People often use the new year as a way to reinvent and improve themselves as individuals, but can the same logic apply to one’s house? It sure can! After all, what better time to redecorate or renovate your home — especially if you are in or are nearing retirement. You’ve likely been in your house for … [Read more...]
How to Have a Pleasant Conversation About Climate Change
Climate change is a hot topic these days. Have you ever felt uncomfortable talking about it with family members and friends? Everyone has their own idea about what’s true or isn’t true. How do we handle it as a nation? Is it a crisis or isn’t it? The Nature Conservancy (TNC) wants to make it easier for you to navigate this topic. TNC has been in operation for more than … [Read more...]
How to Make Moving While Downsizing Easy Over 50
There are roughly 75 million Baby Boomers in the US, and around 10 million retirees will be downsizing their homes in the near future. This isn't overly surprising. Downsizing your home is a practical move once you retire. It may be because you want to cut down on costs or simply because you want to be closer to your precious grandkids and realize you don’t need as much … [Read more...]
Considering Apartment Life as an Option for Retirement?
I’ve been a nomad most of my life and have lived in a variety of environments that included several large homes and apartments, a small Hollywood bungalow, a double-wide mobile home, a room in a home, and now an ADU (additional dwelling unit). Since the tender age of four, I’ve lived exclusively in Southern California in 28 different locations. At various times, I enjoyed … [Read more...]
