Finding parking for guests when you live in a condo or multi-family home the guest parking challenge is one that always comes to mind, especially if you don’t have adequate space. Many times, you find yourself trying to sneak guests in. Your next door neighbor isn’t usually home at this time, right? That parking space…
The world of smart home tech new innovations is becoming more and more advanced with devices from major tech companies arriving regularly on the market. The Internet of Things (IoT) means that practically every device can now include a computer chip and be connected to the internet. That allows far more automated actions, detection, and…
It’s Not Just Smart Homes and Smart Cities…It Is A Smart Movement Future of Mobility leaders in the Smart Cities Initiatives are convening in Chicago this Thursday, July 19th for the Smart Cities Conference hosted by BuiltWorlds. This event has been bringing together the best and brightest minds to BuiltWorlds most disruptable market which is…
Cities like Chicago are getting smarter, and not just in a metaphorical sense. Urban areas are becoming increasingly connected, with the express aim of making life easier for both residents and anyone working downtown. With its Smart City Initiatives, Chicago has been at the forefront of a trend that has swept the nation and even…
For the established retiree, aging in place is a wonderful way to spend your retirement in the home you love surrounded by the neighborhood and community you’re familiar with. However, one of the requirements to maintain your independence is the ability to take care of things by yourself. Of course this doesn’t have to mean…
Everyone loves a vacation. The ability to get away from it all and just enjoy a few days or weeks of relaxation is an important way to shed work stress and refocus the mind. However, what everyone does not love is coming home to a stack of bills or spoiled food in the fridge. To make…
With July 4th weekend coming up, you want to be able to kick back, relax, and have fun–but you may also find that you want to be able to maximize the value of your weekend. Whether you’re worried about finding parking at many of the events offered throughout Chicago on this great weekend or you…
Everyone handles their road trips a little differently. Some people throw a few emergency supplies into the car and take off wherever the road takes them while others carefully plot out every lunch stop and sight to see along the way. Whether you’re a free spirit or a meticulous planner, no matter how you travel,…
If you have an AAA membership and you’ve only ever used it when you’re in the middle of a flat tire or your car won’t start, you already know how reassuring it can be to know someone’s on the way to help you. But you’re also missing the opportunity to take advantage of many other…
The sharing economy is quickly becoming one of the most appealing and opportunity driven trends of our society. One of the flagship examples and incredibly popular peer-to-peer services is that of Airbnb, quickly followed by a variety of specialty alternatives, which allows you to rent out anything from an entire vacation home to room on…
Becoming legally able to drive is one of the most exciting aspects of being a teenager. You probably remember the special hierarchy that forms based on who has a license, who has access to a car, and who can take people on rides to and from the park, mall, and each other’s houses. One of…
Since the meteoric rise of Airbnb opened the public’s eyes to what was already happening quietly in a few online communities, the sharing economy has revealed that there is a way to help out your neighbors and make money from almost everything. People are swapping tools, running errands for each other, providing moving services, dog…
Welcome back to the second half of our two-part article on choosing the best lodgings for your next business trip. Last time we talked about how vacation rentals spearheaded by Airbnb have taken the travel and hospitality industry by storm. Rather than having to sleep in a questionably clean little cubby, able to hear the…
Hotels have been a staple of western culture since long before the Americas were discovered. From motels rooms to luxury suites, booking a room at one of these establishments has been the number one go-to method for travelers needing to secure a bed for a few nights. This is especially true of people traveling for…
Driving an RV is challenging in many ways. The most difficult part is finding parking for a big rig, and this fact can make travel days with a motorhome or travel trailer feel absolutely overwhelming for RV newbies. Fortunately, by knowing a few key pro tips, you can avoid the parking worries for the most part…
