Category: Home & Living

Keeping your home clean can be challenging enough living on your own. When you throw kids into the mix, it can be more difficult than ever to keep the chaos at bay. Since children are known for being less than tidy creatures, it can be a tough job keeping your house anything but cluttered. Some …

All these challenging months stuck inside has made one thing clear — we have way too much stuff (78% of Americans state that COVID-19 made them realize this). Before the pandemic, it was easy to brush it off — after all, it’s just innocent little things (and you can always run from those). But locked …

More people than ever realizethe importance of keeping their home hygienic. Ensuring that your home is a safe, clean place to live will help keep all manner of diseases at bay and help your family out a lot when it is common cold season. It’s especially important to keep a hygienic home when you have …

Everyone dreams of owning their dream home. For many people, this involves carrying out renovations on your current property, particularly if you don’t have the time or money to buy or build a new house, or you are already happy with the location and basic blueprint of your house.  However, there are certain things you …

Natural ponds have fresh water intake and an exit. Without this constant flush of new water, however, algae will grow. Even in natural ponds, algae buildup happens as a natural part of life. Without proper maintenance you aren’t keeping up a pond in your back yard, you’re growing a swamp. Use these seven essential tips …

Traditionally, the attic is used for storage purposes in the home, but if you’re attic is free from boxes and junk, perhaps you can find another use for it. A lot of people choose to convert their attics into additional rooms in properties, as this can help to add value to it. Whether you’re a …

Kids are often the ones struck hardest by a family move. For that reason, you should do what you can in advance to make the process as easy as possible for them. It restores a sense of safety and normalcy to their lives and makes moving day go much smoother. The advice given here applies …

If you’re fitting out your home to provide a safe and loving space for a young person with special needs, there are features you can easily add to the space to make life easier and more pleasant for all involved. Security             Rather than a house-key, provide the young person with a simple swiping card or …

As the seasons change, we begin to think of ways we can keep both our bodies and minds healthy. We change up our diet, perhaps adding in more greens through smoothies or juices. We add exercise into our already jam-packed routines, trying to build muscle and feel stronger. We learn to meditate or spend time …

As the weather is slowly starting to lean toward spring in some areas of the world, people are now beginning to make plans for spending more time outside with their families. Especially if you have little kids, spring and summer bring the perfect weather for playing outside and getting some exercise and fresh air. However, …

Purchasing a fixer-upper can be the coolest thing you’ve ever done or the worst decision you’ve ever made.  The goal is to make the finished product a comfortable place for you and your family, but controlling the cost on the way is equally as vital.   Before purchasing a fixer-upper property, it’s important to know …

A home is a special place for many people, given that you turn to it for comfort and it’s seen as your safe space. After a long day at work, you look forward to returning home, and the same can be said for after you have come back from a long vacation. Still, in order …