If you have looked to upgrade your home, say install a deck or hire an electrician, you likely have been surprised by the long lead times. Story after story has been written about people upgrading outdoor spaces and making home office renovations. Some of this tracks as we spend more time at home and wish … Read more
If you are like me, you’ve seen more and more articles in the past couple of years about plants in the office, big companies adding plants, the importance and benefits of plants and people talking about greenery, plants, plants, plants. I’m all for plants and a believer. I have simply liked them being around me … Read more
I can’t believe we are already here, Thanksgiving and into the season of Holiday shopping. For those lucky enough to have an employer splash out cash for home improvements back in Spring, congrats.. For the rest of us facing down a less than ideal home office setup, this may be the time to make some … Read more
Just to get this out of the way, the quick movement to working from home and the large numbers that have been part of this new way of working is unprecedented and comes with many challenges, and some positives. This post is about what research tells us related to productivity in office vs. WFH and … Read more
Many of us were forced home from work during the pandemic. Lo and behold, work still got done and in some cases, more effectively. Some time has passed and with layoffs or changes to work many are now faced with the task of finding a new job or choosing to switch careers. No doubt this … Read more
Like most people, I’m sure you have heard that you can deduct home office expenses on your taxes. Of course, it’s not that simple and does not apply to everyone. As with anything tax related, consult your accountant. This may or may not apply to your specific situation. With the obligatory disclaimer out of the … Read more