hFold-A-Cart makes wheelbarrow portable

hFold-A-Cart makes wheelbarrow portable

Looking for a gift and want to find something novel?

Fold-A-Cart is a line of multipurpose utility carts that function like wheelbarrows.

Carts come in four models and fold down to 20 percent of their original size, making them easy to transport in a car, van, truck or RV.

They can be used to move things around the home, garden, RV, boat, cottage or horse trailer.

The cart’s handle height and ergonomic two-wheeled design creates a balance point that provides stability and maneuverability.

Its tub, which is backed by a 10-year replacement warranty, is resistant to ultraviolet rays, punctures, water and tears and is flat-bottomed and nonstick.

The 10- or 15-inch wheels roll over any terrain and can carry up to 400 pounds, depending on the model.

Carts come with a wall-hanging bracket for storage.

Cost ranges from $99 for the light-duty cart to $299 for the heavy-duty contractor grade.

For more information, visit foldacart.com.

Swapping homes is new option in real estate

TrySwappingIt.com offers homeowners an alternative to buying or renting a new home — swapping it.

The free site provides users a Web portal that connects homeowners wanting to trade their homes, locally or anywhere in the nation.

You can search for homes, contact homeowners directly, and find links to other real-estate services.

Some options might require hiring real-estate agents or lawyers to look over financial and legal documents.

Swapping options include:

USimultaneous closing: This is what occurs when homebuyers buy and sell a home, but in this case both transactions happen simultaneously.

USwapping as rentals: Homeowners can rent each other’s homes or make other arrangements permitted by law, such as lease-to-own agreements.

USwapping mortgages: Though not common, working directly with a mortgage company to swap mortgages is possible.