Guest Blogger #769, Entry #1820, November 13, 2012 You’ve heard of spring cleaning, but it’s actually better to overhaul your house when the seasons get colder. As we start to shut the windows to keep ourselves warm during the winter months, we shut off the ventilation to our house. This means potentially toxic particles build…
Guest Blogger #748, Entry #1749, October 23, 2012 Teens from all walks of life are excited about growing up, gaining independence, and learning to drive. The excitement of driving comes from the very independence that it provides to teens; they are no longer limited by how far they can walk, ride their bikes, or set out…
Guest Blogger #745, Entry #1745, October 22, 2012 Whether you are still trying to determine how to decorate your outdoor home for Halloween are you are concerned that trick or treaters may not safely get to your front door, lighting pathways on Halloween night. Today I asked Paul R Gosselin from Nightscenes Landscape to join…
Guest Blogger #697, Entry #1639, September 25, 2012 Do you always feel anxious every time your kids go to the pool to swim? Most parents do! Swimming accidents happen very fast, and according to experts, death from drowning can occur 2 minutes after a child’s head goes under water. But there’s really no need to…
Guest Blogger #664, Entry #1577, September 9, 2012 When it comes to certain parts of your home, do it yourself or DIY projects are easy to handle. While when it comes to repairs of important functioning parts of your home such as doors and windows, the answer may not be as easy. How handy are…
Guest Blogger #652, Entry #1552, September 3, 2012 If you walk down the door accessories aisle of your local hardware or home improvement store, you’ll see dozens of choices when it comes to door locks. You’ll find locks in various styles and finishes, some with keys and some without. Unless you know exactly what you’re…
Guest Blogger #640, Entry #1518, August 27, 2012 Ever walked out of your house and locked the door, only to realize that you left your keys inside? Hiding a spare key comes in handy in such cases, and can save you the cost of having to call a locksmith. But where are good hiding places…
Guest Blogger #626, Entry #1497, August 20, 2012 At one time or another, most of us find ourselves looking around our house and deciding that it’s time to do a bit of renovating; to come up with some new ways to decorate. Yet, as it relates to thinking of novel and creative home design ideas,…
Entry #1357, July 2, 2012 Everyday your kitchen houses germs, and sources for your family to become ill. Whether you are trying to make your home a healthier place or you want to start teaching your family the benefits of going green in the kitchen, there are several tips to help. Choose healthy cookware Cookware…
A child-friendly garden isn’t always the easiest feat in your outdoor home. Adults often see gardens as places of tranquility and calm; spaces where they can let the stresses of daily life slide away. Young children see gardens rather differently – as playgrounds where they can charge around without a care in the world. Who…
Entry #1340, June 26, 2012 Porch lighting is a great backdrop to lighten up your outdoor panorama. Your front porch provides the cozy ambiance as guests enter your home. One of the highlights of your front porch is the lighting. This is not only for illumination at night but for safety and security of your…
Guest Blogger #566, Entry #1281, June 13, 2012 Summer is definitely here, and now that you’ve thrown wide the shutters, let in the sunlight and fresh air, and completed your spring cleaning, you’ve probably found a few home remodeling projects that you’d like to tackle before the cooler breezes of fall set in (and they will…