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National “Cut Your Energy Costs” Day

Some Highlights: On January 10th of each year, “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day” encourages consumers to reduce their overall energy costs by improving home efficiency. According to Freddie Mac,…

Sugar(free) Magnolia

I’m not from the South, but I got here as quickly as I could.   And, the South has been really good to me. My list of blessings would take up a year’s worth of blog posts, so just suffice it to say I know that I’m one lucky man, and I’m grateful for all […]

Public Comments Invited Regarding US 278 Corridor Project

The Town of Hilton Head Island will host a drop-in style public information session on Thursday, October 17, 2019, to share information that was previously provided at the official U.S. 278 Corridor…

2019 Fall Festivals in Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort SC

It’s the perfect time of year to be outside in the Lowcountry! From Beaufort, South Carolina, to Hilton Head Island, fill your weekends (and weekdays) with the many festivals and…

Empty Nesters

The laundry’s caught up.  The fridge seems bare.  There’s an unusual hush around the house.   It all seems a little bit odd, disorienting, and exciting at the same time.  Yes, I said exciting…   It may seem callous (or even sacrilegious) in today’s society to suggest that excitement should fill some of the newly-vacated […]

Introduction to A Musing Home Blog by Chip Collins

I wanted to do more writing, on various topics, or musings if you will, as they come to mind. If we aren’t already acquainted, I am Chip Collins. I founded a boutique real estate company in 2002. We get Results for our clients, in a different way that is unique to any structure we’ve ever […]

Vlog: Downsizing Workshop

Join us Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 from 4 – 6 pm for our next Downsizing Workshop. Watch this video for a preview of what we’ll be learning. Call 843-837-6700 or…

Going to the Mattresses… Store

by Chip Collins “To sleep, perchance to dream,” pondered Hamlet in his time of deep reflection… a thought not uncommon in the wee hours of the night as an entire…

Stock Up for Healthy Back to School Lunches

Summer break is drawing to a close, with some private schools already back in session, and public schools opening doors for the first day of class on Monday, August 19th,…

Downsizing: The Junk Drawer

by Chip Collins Scissors and Wires and Pens, Oh My! Of the myriad issues surrounding a downsizing move, one of them certainly (and most anxiously) is the “stuff.” Where will…