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Hard surface floors, such as tile or hardwood, are a popular choice for many homeowners due to their durability and ease of maintenance. However, they can pose a risk to young children, who may slip or fall on the hard surface. Here are some tips to help keep children...

When it comes to decorating your home with houseplants, it's important to choose plants that are safe for your furry friends. Dogs, in particular, have a tendency to chew on plants, so it's important to choose non-toxic options. Here are some tips for choosing...

Cleaning the filters in the air vents above your oven is an important part of maintaining good indoor air quality and preventing potential hazards. Over time, grease, dust, and other debris can accumulate in the filters, causing them to become clogged and reducing...

Having a shoe cabinet in your home can bring several benefits that improve the overall appearance and organization of your living space. Here are a few reasons why having a shoe cabinet is a must-have: Firstly, it keeps your home organized and tidy. Shoes can easily...

Stink bugs are a common household pest that can quickly take over your living space. Not only are they unsightly, but they also emit a foul odor when disturbed. If you want to keep stink bugs from collecting in your home, here are some tips to follow: Seal up any...

The products we use to clean our homes can have a significant impact on our health and the environment. Traditional cleaning products often contain harsh chemicals that can cause skin irritation, respiratory issues, and other health problems. In addition, these...

A kitchen will definitely take on a modern and upscale look with concrete countertops. Many people love the look and the durability that these countertops have to offer. Are you building a new home or renovating one? Have you considered these? Let’s talk about a few...

The water we drink has a direct impact on our health. Throughout this blog, we will discuss how water can become contaminated. Once you learn what can pollute your drinking water, you will know what to do as well as what not to do. When mining or...

Planning how to organize socks beforehand can prevent your sock drawer from overflowing so much that you can’t close it. Organizing even just socks isn’t something you do in a day, but something you learn through testing what works for you, and then constantly...

Granite has remained a very popular choice in kitchen countertops for many years, largely because it is resistant to bacteria and stains, but also because of it’s beautiful shine. That shine, however, can fade if it is not cleaned properly. Granite is a natural...

With only a little effort, by changing small habits in your day-to-day lifestyle around the home, you can drastically reduce your home’s power consumption over time. This can save you more money than you might think, while reducing your impact on the environment too....

After spending time working from home, you may be looking to upgrade the comfort of your home office. So where should you start? The first addition should be a good desk that’s the right height. Whether you sit or stand, your forearms should be parallel to the ground...

It is a well-known fact that getting up early and leaving a cozy bed isn’t always a great experience. While it can be very hard to wake up, setting up a bedroom that’s energizing and supportive can make it a whole lot easier. The impact of light and color plays a big...

If you have trees in your backyard, you probably enjoy seeing their beautiful fall color, resting in their shade on a warm day, or just listening to the wind rustling their leaves. There are many positive things about trees, but did you know that there are a few...

Living in a noisy environment can have a very negative impact on your life. It makes it hard to concentrate, hard to sleep and it might even cause stress and other issues. While there is a lot of noise in the world around us, our home should be a place where we can...

Have you ever had a fruit fly buzz around your head, driving you nuts? We probably all have experienced that at one time or another, and it is a very unpleasant experience, but did you know that there is another bug that you can find in your home that could easily be...

Watching a woodpecker dig his way through a tree trunk is something truly fascinating, and really shows you how marvelous its design is. If you were to bang your head against a tree as hard as a woodpecker does, you would end up with serious brain injury. On the other...

If you are buying a home, do you expect the seller to be completely upfront with you? While it would be very nice to get to know any quirks and shortcomings of your new home from the horse’s mouth, it is unfortunately much more common for sellers to try to hide and...

While using a dishwasher, you might think that it’s one of the easiest things to do, but if you are dealing with someone who never owned one, mistakes can be made. Take for example the dishwasher detergent you use. While you might be aware that you can’t use anything...

Do you have a shortage of wall receptacles in your home? When you need to plug in a device, do you have to run around looking for an open spot? Maybe it is time for you to get a power strip. These have become invaluable to modern man, since we all have more devices...

One thing that many children have a fear of is lightning. It can be scary when a large, powerful lightning storm is passing over your home, but the good news is that you are very unlikely to actually be struck by lightning. The danger of lightning to your home, on the...

Choosing what type of flooring you install in your home is not an easy decision. There are many different alternatives, and what you choose will be with you for a long time. The most commonly considered factors are price, ease of installation, and appearance, and some...

Do you feel like you have too much stuff in your home? Is cleaning a huge project that takes too much time and energy? If so, you might want to think about living in a tiny house. Tiny homes are usually below 1000 square feet, but in some cases, you can even find them...

Rain has been used for thousands of years as a source of water in large parts of the world, but in modern society, it is not as common as it once was. There are however some that have started looking at the possible use of collected rain-water in their homes. It is...