Winter brings cold temperatures, icy roads, and slippery sidewalks. When the temperature is below freezing, even a light drizzle of rain can turn your steps into a slipping hazard. A slip or a fall can lead to serious injuries, so it's important to use extra caution when surfaces are wet and frozen. How to Avoid [...]
Winter days with cold, harsh weather conditions can make playing outdoors unsuitable for children. However, that doesn’t mean your kids have to give up on having fun while indoors. There are plenty of indoor activities your children can do to entertain themselves. You may choose to participate in some of these indoor activities with your [...]
Now that winter is upon us and the holidays aren't far off, you might be thinking of ways to create a cozy holiday home for having friends and family over to celebrate. But what can you do to make things feel merry and bright? Create a Cozy Holiday Home for Entertaining If you're feeling stuck [...]
It is essential to schedule an annual dental check-up for your child, but you also want to ensure their annual dentist visit appointment goes smoothly. Your child may be nervous about the appointment, or you may have trouble heading out the door on time. Prepare Your Child for their Annual Dentist Visit Regardless, you can [...]
While flights remain a guessing game for travelers, it doesn’t mean that Americans have given up on leisure travel entirely. Instead, they’ve turned in droves to RVs for their leisure travel needs. An estimated 65 million people planned on using their RVs for road trips in 2022. Up Your Family Vacation Road Trip Game With [...]
As the winter months quickly approach, it is time to start thinking about how you can prepare your home for colder temperatures and a chance of snow. When you think about getting your house ready, you should also consider how you can do so sustainably. When we care about the planet, we give younger generations [...]
A gas leak can be a dangerous occurrence, but this problem isn’t always noticeable at first. If you have a gas leak inside or outside your home, you shouldn’t wait to have the situation resolved. Waiting puts you at risk. Signs You Have a Gas Leak in Your Home When you know these four signs [...]
Vacations may be for relaxing, but that doesn't mean you have to be cooped up indoors staring at the walls of your hotel room. To make the best of your time off work, why not venture to the great outdoors and experience amazing outdoor activities! 5 Amazing Outdoor Activities for Your Next Vacation Here are [...]
Since your garage door always opens and closes when you need it to, you probably never envisioned a time when it wouldn't open on demand. Unfortunately, if this time has arrived, let's help solve the problem. Help When Your Garage Door Won't Open Rather than panic and assume you need a new garage door, here [...]
If you have noticed you have ants in your kitchen, you probably want to get rid of the problem as soon as you can. This is not uncommon, since lots of us find ourselves dealing with ants and wanting to get rid of ants in your kitchen. Great Ways to Deal With Ants in Your [...]
For many people and families, taking an expensive or time-consuming vacation is simply not an option. Just because you have time off doesn't mean you should throw yourself into an ordeal. Therefore, we now have the "staycation". Plan Your Unforgettable Staycation Here are a few examples of what a proper unforgettable staycation, also known [...]
Exercise is a vital part of our lives, and we would all benefit from making it a habit. Among many exercises, running is a great cardio activity with numerous benefits including boosting heart health and supporting healthy joints. Unfortunately, running also has the reputation of being tedious or boring. Running Not Your Thing? Try One [...]
Hyper-regional cuisine is having a moment in the food world right now, and slowly making its way into the drinks space as well. Exceptional spicy flavors celebrate the terroir of their homelands, and the history and culture of the people who have lived there. Just a few examples include: The Coastal Carolinas, USA - flavors [...]
Even though a modern heater should stand up to quite a bit of wear and tear, it requires regular maintenance. Well, I mean, if you want it to last for as long as possible. With a little bit of preventative maintenance and regular service calls, it should last for many years to come. Ways [...]
Feeling low, down, depressed or hopeless can really interfere with energy levels. Low energy means no motivation to keep on top of the cleaning, laundry, and home chores. A messy and dirty home can also feed into negative thinking and feelings of being not good enough. It’s a vicious cycle. How can you get some [...]
If you're interested in weight loss, then you may have heard of the ketogenic dieting trend, also known as the "keto" diet. More than just a buzzword, the keto diet relies on the principle of ketosis, which is the state your body enters when it processes its fat stores for energy. The traditional way to [...]
Making the decision to move into an assisted living facility is a big one. It's important to do your research to find the best possible place for your unique situation. Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility for Yourself or Loved One Four important things to look for when choosing an assisted living facility. The Right [...]
Owning a home has its benefits and drawbacks, just like owning a car. Besides giving you protection and comfort, your home can also go out of date with time. However, to ensure you have a healthy and happy home investment, proper maintenance is key. This is because it will reduce wear and tear, as well [...]
Is your hometown affecting your health? Many people don’t give enough thought to how their hometown may affect their health. As a result, they may end up choosing to live in a place with limits. Living somewhere with limited resources and contact with others can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. [...]
You rely on your water heater every single day—but how often do you think about it? For most people, the answer is “not often”. That’s not surprising, given that water heaters are designed to be low-maintenance appliances. However, even the best-designed and most well-made water heater can run into trouble from time to time. Water [...]
Saving for your child’s future is one of the best investments that you can make. However, that's sometimes easier said than done. Starting to save when they're younger is tough, since it's expensive to even have children, right?! But there will come a time when you're able to give your child every financial advantage possible! [...]
For many boat owners, repainting their vessel is a necessary but dreaded task. Not only is it time-consuming and expensive to repaint your boat, but it can also be difficult to know when the job needs to be done in the first place. Let's help decrease the stress! Do You When It's Time to Repaint [...]
When you're experiencing bad plumbing problems at your home or business, you may think the problem is one that came on completely out of the blue. However, that is probably not the case. In fact, most plumbing problems are ones that started showing themselves long before the crisis occurred. Four Bad Plumbing Warning Signs To [...]
We're all aware that the heart of a home isn't the living room, right? It's always been the kitchen! We gather here and when your kitchen is small, it's hard to improve it so it can be the heart of your home. So, if you have a small kitchen, no doubt you struggle with its [...]
Thanks to a dangerous pandemic directly affecting the supply chain all over the world, antique furniture has increased in popularity! Antique furniture is trendy, eco-friendly, and readily available. Antique furnishings have helped people solve supply chain delays and higher prices for many custom or mass-market pieces! Plus, the thrill of the hunt brings in a [...]
Remote work has been on the rise for years, but it saw a major boom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, many companies are transitioning to remote work on a permanent basis. If you’re the parent of a toddler, that has big benefits. It offers: more flexibility time at home with your little one extra cash [...]
First impressions matter. The first thing guests see when they arrive at your home or place of business is the driveway and concrete walkway leading up to the front door. If these areas are old, cracked, or just generally in poor condition, it can give visitors a less than favorable impression of your home or [...]
Since your home is your castle, you of course want it to remain in excellent condition. Unfortunately, once you start to notice certain things around your home that are sticking or misaligned, this often means foundation problems have found their way to your house. Never wait to address these issues! If you ignore them, get [...]
A family reunion is when family members who don't see each other daily come together to discuss and reminisce about the times. A key aspect of family reunions is the food (some of which are homemade) which brings all the joy and excitement together and makes the attendees nostalgic. 8 Family Reunion Meals to Serve [...]
The difficulty of installing a sprinkler system will depend on things like size, budget, terrain, and whether it's for a residential property or commercial business. How To Plan and Plant a Sprinkler System However, you can get started on any type of sprinkler project with a few baselines. Familiarize Yourself With the Basics Even [...]
