How to Plan your Storage
Adequate storage allows you to track what you have and access it quickly, which saves you time and prevents repeat buying. But never add extra storage for things you don’t have or won't need. Having extra storage encourages buying more stuff! So to determine how much...
Where Phones Shouldn’t Go
Many of us today won't go anywhere without our phones. While there might be a lot of proponents on both sides of the argument for and against the correct fixation with phones if there is one place where you should skip bringing your phone it is definitely your...
Enduring the Heat
During the hot days of summer, many homeowners feel like their AC is saving their lives, and in some cases, this could definitely be the case. You have probably heard how older ones have died in heat waves where they didn’t have sufficient cooling in their homes. To...
What makes a Good Air Purifier?
When buying an air purifier, it’s important to look for certain features to ensure it serves your needs and does it's job well. There are different purifiers for different room sizes, so before selecting one, make sure you know the size of the space you want to...
How to House Train your new Puppy
Learning how to potty train is one of the most important first steps you can take with a new puppy. Scolding, especially after the fact, isn’t going to do anything. But praising and treating a puppy for doing the right thing works best for all training. If they have...
How to Save Wooden Furniture from Flood Damage
An unexpected flood can ruin the wooden furniture in your home, especially if you weren't able to reposition the furniture in time. In the wake of the flood, evaluate the furniture affected by figuring out the value of the item versus restoration costs. Fortunately,...
A Lesser-Known Pandemic Safety Tip
Since the Pandemic started, many of us have become accustomed to the habit of disinfecting and cleaning when we get back home from errands. But there may be something crucial that we are missing that's right under our feet; the floor. Recently the CDC has reported...
Are Your Rails Safe?
Often a home is designed with an aesthetic in mind, and to conform to that aesthetic, many custom-built stairways become dangerous. While those who live in the home and use them every day may become comfortable with the stairs, visitors and especially the Elderly may...
Reupholstering? Choose the right fabric
So it's time to reupholster. When it comes to choosing a fabric for your sofa, there is more to consider than just color and price. Of course, appearance does matter. A sofa can have a big effect on the feeling of a space, and it's very important that we feel...
Termites and Borers, what’s the difference?
Both termites and wood borers can cause terrible damage to structural timber or wooden furniture in your home, but they are actually very different. Most termites actually spend their time underground, and some even build their nest's below ground. But they need to...