It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important.
No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a familiar scent or a favorite chair, the feel-good connections to our own homes can be more important to us than the financial ones. Here are some of the reasons why.
Owning your home is an accomplishment worth celebrating
You’ve put in a lot of work to achieve the dream of homeownership, and whether it’s your first home or your fifth, congratulations are in order for this milestone. You’ve earned it.
There’s no place like home
Owning your own home offers not only safety and security but also a comfortable place where you can simply relax and unwind after a long day. Sometimes that’s just what we need to feel recharged and truly content.
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Getting your home and space organized can help you feel more in control of your environment. That sense of order can reduce stress, help you focus on your own well-being and achieve your other goals. Follow these tips to organize your whole home quickly and easily.
Set up a no-fail garage system
Here’s an approach that’s simple, inexpensive, and quick to accomplish. I suggest starting out in the garage, because it can be one of the most overcrowded places in the house. Picture yourself driving into your garage and seeing at least one new system set up for easy use in the coming year.
Hang some peg board
Put some tool hooks in the holes on the board. Using a thick marker, draw an outline around each tool to reserve its location. Your new tool organizing system will keep you organized, and alert you when tools are missing. This garage system also helps other family members put things away because it’s easy to see where to place each item.
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Highlighting the first in our holiday #BHTGivesBack series: Humane CNY! This incredible organization offers sanctuary to Central New York's animals in need. As a no-kill, not-for-profit animal shelter, their mission is to find loving homes for the animals who need them. In the month of December, all donations to Humane CNY are being matched by the Staffworks Save a Life Campaign! To learn more information or to make a donation, follow the link below. 
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Next up in our #BHTGivesBack 2021 Campaign is A Tiny Home For Good! This amazing organization builds safe, affordable, dignified housing on vacant lots in the city. Each home is then rented to an individual facing homelessness where they are given the tools and support needed for success and well-being. We are so lucky to have this team doing good in our community! Join us in supporting A Tiny Home for Good this holiday season, for more information and how to donate visit their website. 

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And the final recipient of our #BHTGivesBack holiday campaign: Griffin's Guardians. A truly special local non-profit, Griffin's Guardians provides support and financial assistance to children battling cancer in Central New York. Not only do they provide support for the individual child, but they strive to make the family's journey as comfortable as possible as well. We are honored to be able to assist these children and families in need this year! If you would like to join us in donating to this great cause, visit the link below for more information. 
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