{"id":1031,"date":"2021-01-25T14:31:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T23:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/?p=1031"},"modified":"2021-02-02T14:34:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T23:34:44","slug":"year-in-review-best-alaska-homes-posts-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2021\/01\/25\/year-in-review-best-alaska-homes-posts-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Year in Review \u2013 Best Alaska Homes posts 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jumanji!! Sometimes 2020 doesn\u2019t feel quite real does it? Are you sure we weren\u2019t in the midst of a game? It may feel like many of us missed out on so many things last year. We had dreams, plans and goals for the year, but life had other plans as they say. Despite it all we found a way to push through, create alternate plans and new memories. We proved we are resilient, industrious and we are survivors. Our wild Alaska has trained us well!<\/p>\n<p>This past year we shared many posts about our beautiful Alaska, how to care for your property and how to find gratitude despite trials. Here are a few of our favorites from 2020!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>How to create a calm peaceful home <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/01\/10\/how-to-create-a-calm-peaceful-home\/\">Link to Article<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bored kids, even bored adults, can create a lot of chaos and stress in the home, especially during the long winter months here in Alaska. If you need a little calm in your life, or maybe you\u2019re fighting seasonal affective disorder and need to clear your head, we\u2019ve rounded up the following ways to create some space that\u2019s soothing all year round. Refresh your mind on these great tips.<!--more--><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Design trends perfect for Alaskan homes <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/02\/04\/design-trends-perfect-for-alaskan-homes\/\">Link to Article<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market to renovate or redecorate your home or are planning to spruce up a rental property you own in the Anchorage \/ Eagle River area, we gathered up a few quick ideas from what\u2019s trending in home design and d\u00e9cor for inspiration. Take a peek at a few trends from 2020.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Teaching children bear safety in Alaska <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/02\/24\/teaching-children-bear-safety-in-alaska\/\">Link to Article<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Whether you live in or are visiting Alaska, if you have children it\u2019s important that they know the basics for safely interacting with wild animals \u2013 especially bears. We know black and brown bears live right here in the Anchorage Bowl, fishing in local streams and wandering the same trails we do. Here are some safety tips in this February 2020 post<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>How to transform your closet into an office <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/05\/06\/how-to-transform-your-closet-into-an-office\/\">Link to Article<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Do you remember the \u201ccloffice\u201d?&nbsp; We doubt you\u2019ll forget it now! Sometimes situations arise where we have to truly maximize our available space and create a multi-purpose environment. With more and more people working from home, it\u2019s important to create an environment that\u2019s semi-private and conducive to productivity. Check out this space saving tip from May 2020.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>To rent or buy \u2013 that is the question? <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/alaskahomesbybrooke.com\/2020\/09\/23\/to-rent-or-to-buy-that-is-the-question\/\">Link to Article<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Is it better to rent or should you buy a home? How do you decide? What is the best option for you financially? Check out this article from September 2020 and see how you can make this informed choice yourself.<\/p>\n<p>2020 was full of many changes, new experiences, and adjustments, but we have stuck together through it all. We are grateful for our Alaskan family and we look forward to working together with you closely this brand-new year. Happy 2021!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jumanji!! Sometimes 2020 doesn\u2019t feel quite real does it? Are you sure we weren\u2019t in the midst of a game? 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