Every fall, somebody discovers a cracked hose bib the hard way — usually in spring, when they go to hook…
It’s mid-September, the mornings have that first hint of bite to them, and somewhere in the back of your brain…
If you’ve noticed a weird little congregation of bugs on the south or west side of your house lately, gathering…
There’s a tiny switch on the side of your ceiling fan motor that most people have never touched. It’s usually…
Our home is our sanctuary and it is natural to want to create an attractive space; this extends to the outside of our house as well. A nicely landscaped outdoor area is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it is good for our emotional well-being to enjoy our surroundings and to create spaces we can like…
If a string of lights, an advent calendar and a garish Santa Claus or two don’t do much for you, there are other, more tasteful, ways to make your home beautifully festive at this time of year. Before the c commercialization of Christmas, when Christmas trees were fir not fiberglass and wreaths were real not plastic, bringing…
As we become more aware of environmental problems and our role in causing them, many people are developing a genuine interest in being more eco-friendly in their daily lives. Our homes are one area where we can make a great deal of improvement and impact; traditional goods and manufacturing processes are problematic in numerous ways,…
Building things is one of the best ways to demonstrate your masculinity, and few things will make you feel more like alpha male in your household than putting up some shelves or building flat pack furniture. While it’s hardly the most incredible example of engineering in either case, at the time it will feel like…
When it comes to creating a “greener” home, it doesn’t always come with great expense! There are lots of low-cost ways to make your home a bit more eco-friendly; and the best part is, many of these changes are also friendly to your wallet. If you are interested in being a better friend to the…
If you are thinking about remodeling your bathroom, you have to put in a great deal of planning into it. The thought of a makeover indicates that you are not happy with the current appearance. A total transformation can be very satisfying. However, if done wrong, you can be just as unhappy with your new…
