Your home should feel like a sanctuary, a place where you can leave behind the stresses of work and worries of the world. Sometimes, home doesn’t feel all that relaxing, however. It’s time to change that. Here are four ways you can create a more relaxing environment at home: 1. Keep things tidy and clean. Organization and cleanliness can help you feel relaxed at home. Research shows that people with cleaner homes are healthier and less likely to experience depression and fatigue. A … [Read more...] about Creating a Relaxing Environment at Home
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Our homes are our havens. When we want to escape from the world, our home is what we turn to. From the overall decor of our home to the care and maintenance of our homes, you will find useful information here to help you create the tranquil space that your entire family will love and appreciate.
6 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
There are many benefits to making your home more energy-efficient. In addition to the positive impact on the environment, being more energy-efficient can save you money and improve the value of your property. Here are a few tips you can follow to make your home more energy-efficient. 1. Schedule an energy audit Image via Flickr by Martin Pettitt A professional energy assessment by an assessor in your area will determine how much energy your home consumes and will also reveal which … [Read more...] about 6 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator with Craft Ice
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions are our own. Moms of teenagers (and wives with husbands), what is the one biggest pet peeve you have with your crew? They constantly stand in front of the refrigerator, with the door wide open, looking to see what's inside. Not that they even want anything, they just want to see if there is anything they might want in there. So how do … [Read more...] about LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator with Craft Ice
Home Safety for Senior Citizens
Older people tend to need a bit more care and if they are determined to remain in their own home for as long as possible, you need to make sure that it is safe. Home safety at this age isn’t just about having good locks and alarms; it is also about making sure that your relatives can live safely without putting themselves in harm’s way. From installing wheelchair ramps to removing trip and slip hazards, here are the things you need to think about. Inside and Out Feeling secure at … [Read more...] about Home Safety for Senior Citizens
5 Quirky Home Decor Additions You Need!
You’ve decorated your home interior and you have new paint on the walls and new floors laid down. You’ve added the new furniture that shows the world who you are, and now it’s time to decorate and add those little quirky features that make your home feel like you’re the only one who could ever live there! You should be experimental in your efforts, too, as this is your chance to be quirky and give people a welcoming space to come back to when they visit you. You want the place to be … [Read more...] about 5 Quirky Home Decor Additions You Need!
Professional Roofer Answers Commonly Asked Roofing Questions
The roof is one of the most critical elements of any facility - ensuring that the structure is durable, sturdy, and protected from meteorological conditions. The roof sustains additional stress and weight during heavy rainfall, sun, strong winds, and snow. If you're like me, your knowledge of the roof on your home or business is pretty minimal and basic at best. When you build a home, or you purchase a new home, you usually opt for a roof with a slight slope and ceiling space. … [Read more...] about Professional Roofer Answers Commonly Asked Roofing Questions
Stay Warm This Winter With These Easy Tips
Colder temperatures are setting in and many of us are debating whether or not it’s time to turn the heating on. Nobody likes to feel cold at home, but keeping the warmth inside the house where you want it can be a challenge. With these top tips, keep your home warm and cosy all winter long, and leave the cold outside, with no need to put on even more sweaters. Draught Proof Cold air getting in through any small cracks in the house can really bring in the chill. If you have older … [Read more...] about Stay Warm This Winter With These Easy Tips
Landscaping Inspiration to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Considering that there are just as many different landscaping ideas as what there are houses out there settling on a unique front yard design may be a bit overwhelming. However, if you approach the task with a few simple ideas, you can essentially formulate an effective landscaping plan. Image by Jeff Leonhardt from Pixabay Alternatively, if the job itself seems a bit tedious and tricky, you may want to hand the responsibility to a professional landscaping service such as CountrySide … [Read more...] about Landscaping Inspiration to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
6 Low Maintenance Plants to Match Any Bathroom
A home’s bathroom tends to be an aesthetically (and hopefully physically as well) sterile environment. With features like colorless countertops, porcelain baths and toilets, stainless sink hardware and tiled floors, there may not seem to be much room for accessories that “warm-up” the otherwise utilitarian atmosphere. The last thing you might be thinking of is adding plants (which tend to be fond of sunlight) to a room that isn’t particularly window-friendly. And while artificial … [Read more...] about 6 Low Maintenance Plants to Match Any Bathroom
Home Repair Jobs You Shouldn’t Do Yourself
Many people enjoy the challenge of going DIY. However, there are some cases where it can be best to leave it to the pros rather than attempting it oneself. Here are just a few home repairs that you probably shouldn’t take on yourself. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Electrical work Unless you’ve had training with electrics, you should probably leave anything electrical well alone. Electrical work can be complex and if you get it wrong there could be a risk of starting a house fire … [Read more...] about Home Repair Jobs You Shouldn’t Do Yourself
3 Changes To Consider When Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, you will no doubt want to make a profit. Losing money on the sale of a property is something that you would never want to do. And, when you are dealing with a valuable item such as a house, you would expect the profits to be several thousand at least. Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay There are many ways that you can increase the value of your home. Deciding on which route to take should take some consideration. First of all, work out how much … [Read more...] about 3 Changes To Consider When Selling Your Home
Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is unbelievably exciting. While some people prefer to rent, homeownership is something that most of us strive for. We see it as our chance to set down roots. To become part of a community and to create a home for our families to grow in. It’s also a chance for future financial security. Once you own a house, it’s easier to buy a larger one if you ever need to. And as soon as you are on your way to paying off your mortgage, you are on your way to vastly reduced … [Read more...] about Things to Consider Before Buying Your First Home
