Reading household and personal care product labels can often feel like reading a foreign language. We’re bombarded with fancy-sounding words that claim to be free of certain potentially harmful ingredients and deliver miracle-like benefits. But how can we be certain whether those claims are fact or fiction? Especially considering that as long as a product … Read more
Imagine starting the day without the sound of your coffee pot’s drip-drip-drip of freshly brewed coffee, keeping your home warm without your trusty heating system, washing clothes and linens without a washing machine, or cooking meals without a stove, oven, or microwave. Sure, generations before us managed to survive without such luxuries, but today these … Read more
The changing leaves, the seasonal designer beverages, the warm, oversized sweaters – it’s all pretty great. Unless you live in a warm climate such as the Fort Worth area. With temps still hovering around the 70s and 80s, fall doesn’t exactly look like a Hallmark movie. So how can you savor the season while still … Read more
Every home seems to have one – that one room or area that’s noticeably hotter than the rest of the house, sometimes unbearably so. Sure, you can try an oscillating fan, noisy window air conditioner, or simply ignore the room until cooler temps roll around. But wouldn’t you prefer a better, more permanent solution? Whether … Read more
Winter days can be dark, gloomy, and bleak – especially with the reduced amount of daylight hours. Even the heartiest of winter lovers can feel down, irritable, and out of sorts during cold weather months. For some, it’s just a case of mild winter blues while others suffer from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which … Read more
Drive through just about any neighborhood during the holiday season and you’re sure to see a multitude of indoor and outdoor Christmas trees with festive lights and decorations galore. And while the Christmas tree has been one of the best-known holiday season symbols for centuries, chances are there’s still plenty you don’t know about them. … Read more
Have you heard of the ancient Chinese philosophy of feng shui – a concept centered around bringing harmony and positive energy to a space and the people occupying it? If so, great. If not, fear not, because we’re about to explain the concept and how you can put it to work for you. What Is … Read more
Travel back in time to the days of road maps, long before GPS was even a dream. Sometimes you got to your destination without a hitch, and other times? Well, maybe those days are best forgotten. Home Maintenance Tips The point is, things always get done more efficiently when there’s a clearly defined path or … Read more
While you’re acquiring your summer tan and soaking up all that vitamin D, you also want to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Sunscreen is one way to do that, but not the only way. Protect your skin. For best results, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher … Read more
Much like food, water, and shelter, sleep is essential for optimal health and well-being. Usually it’s not until we don’t get enough that we realize just how vital sleep is. From grogginess and irritability, to trouble focusing and feeling physically run down, the consequences of a lack of quality sleep can make even the simplest … Read more
