Determined to fly to the moon this year? If you figure out a way, let us know. Or, maybe you want to hit a walk-off grand slam homer in the bottom of the ninth for the Rangers or Astros – in game seven of the World Series, of course. Keep practicing and be on time…
Holiday Cleaning Shortcuts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – sort of! After all, “wonderful”, in this case, includes traffic coming to a standstill here and there. Packed malls and downtown shopping areas. Pushy shoppers who see nothing wrong with cutting way ahead of you in line. Oh, and don’t forget, your relatives coming in from…
Home Maintenance Skills That Save You Money
A Chinese proverb states “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Well, while not everyone fishes, they still benefit from learning and practicing at least a few home maintenance DIY tasks – the kind that can give you a nice…
How to Get the Most from Smart Home Living
Constant advancement in smart home automation makes life increasingly easy to manage, cut your home energy costs, and live safer and more securely. Smart home technology refers to any combination of devices, appliances, or systems that connect into a common network that can be independently and remotely controlled. The result in a “connected home” with…
Home Improvements You Won’t Regret
Here’s a scenario you might be familiar with. You’ve scrimped and saved, researched and planned, and now it’s finally time to take that long-awaited family vacation. You can’t wait to step inside the resort with its ocean view, 6 swimming pools, and beach-front cabanas. Except when you arrive, you discover that your view is of…
The Difference Between Remodeling & Renovating
In the world of home improvement, there are three words that often are used interchangeably, as if they all meant the same thing: remodel, renovate, restore. Well, spoiler alert, they’re not the same thing. For you to achieve the desired outcome at a price you find fair and reasonable, it’s important you understand how they…
How to Stay Cool During a Heat Wave
Do you ever find yourself counting down the days until fall arrives with its more moderate and bearable temperatures? Yet, as you wait, excessive heat and humidity still creeps it’s ugly head. Indoor air conditioning or not, you can’t stay inside 24/7. Our best advice? Be prepared vs. waiting to see how bad the weather…
How to Protect Yourself from the Sun
If you think slapping on some sunscreen is all you need before venturing out in the sun, all we can say is “Uh-uh!” think again. In fact, there’s quite a bit more to protecting yourself from harmful UV rays, including these nine steps. Consider your skincare routine. Certain skincare ingredients like retinol, alpha hydroxy acid,…
5 Natural Cures for Insomnia
If bedtime means long, restless hours of watching the clock and very little sleep, stop taking that laying down. Plus, you’re far from alone. About 33% of Americans have at least mild insomnia, and many of them struggle to find the magic wand that will break the spell. Here are several natural cures for insomnia…
The Mental Health Benefits of Cooking
Cooking vs. buying prepared meals or ordering take-out is one of life’s healthier alternatives. Less salt, more control over what’s fresh and what isn’t, and greater variety to suit your family’s personal favorite foods. But, as science has revealed, there are also very tangible mental health benefits to cooking, too. So, whether you’re a culinary…