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The Best Packing Tips for Moving

Johnna Kaplan

Packing up your house for a move can be stressful and time-consuming. With some clever packing tips for moving your life and your family however, the moving process can be simplified and efficient. Check out The Hartford’s list of top... Continue

An Antique Lover’s Guide to Restoring Antiques: How, When, and Why

Alaina Tweddale

An antique is "anything that's hand built and over 100 years old," says 30-year restoration veteran Brian Hillmann of H Restoration in Atlanta, Ga. Some pieces can be quite valuable. Most antiques restoration work is completed on pieces... Continue

Antique and Vintage Shopping Tips and Tricks

Alaina Tweddale

Even amid the most modern of home decor, finding antiques—particularly the right pieces—can bring an unexpected element of interest to just about any room. Still, homeowners and decorators are far from the only antiquers whose joy is... Continue

Antiques and Collectibles: Everything You Need to Know

Alaina Tweddale

Antiques and collectibles are generally rare, sought-after items that are often acquired for their investment value. There's nothing quite like the thrill of the antiques and collectibles hunt, which is perhaps why connoisseurs are... Continue

Working With Your Insurer in the Aftermath of a Disaster

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

The aftermath of a natural disaster can be a stressful, scary and confusing time for those who are impacted. On top of the emotional toll, many families experience damage to their home as a result of the event. If your home experiences... Continue

Getting Rid of Clutter in 10 Quick and Easy Steps

Johnna Kaplan

Decluttering is having a moment—a very long moment. And a lot of people truly enjoy the tasks of sorting, streamlining, and organizing everything they own. But, for others, the whole process is boring, time-consuming, and just generally... Continue

Disaster Planning for Your Loved One With Memory Impairment

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

Natural disasters can be challenging enough to prepare for on your own, but what if you are a family caregiver providing care to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia? You’ll need a plan for them, too. As you... Continue

Housing Priorities – Help for Identifying the Best Housing Options for You and Your Family

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

There is a lot to think about when it comes to where and how you live, and this list will give you a starting point. This worksheet can help you clarify your priorities for where you want to live and the type of home you want to live in.... Continue

Does Your Loved One With Memory Impairment Have Adequate Home Insurance Protection?

The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence

Experiencing a natural disaster is extremely difficult for anyone, but for someone with dementia it may be especially traumatic. Emotional toll aside, their property may suffer some degree of damage – and hopefully, it will be covered by... Continue

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