Certain expressions in life can make you cringe if you hear them too often. You know, like: “Be the person you were meant to be.” “Accidents will happen.” And then there’s this little gem – “Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” But what about: “You never get a second chance to … Read more
Regularly disinfecting frequently touched surfaces is always a good idea – not just during a pandemic. But doing so isn’t a magical cure-all as disinfectants can damage some surfaces. Read on to find out when not to use disinfectant wipes. Your Skin – Disinfectant wipes are meant for hard surfaces, not your hands, face, or … Read more
Few things scream “summertime” like gathering around a fire pit with family and friends. It’s one of those quintessential summer activities that’s hard not to love. Yet before you toss a few logs on the fire, take time to familiarize yourself with the basics of fire pit safety. Check weather conditions. Before starting a fire, … Read more
Whether you’re preparing to sell or staying put, a stinky house does you no good. You may get used to unpleasant odors after a while, but your guests or visiting family members won’t. After all, first impressions still count for something. So, if you want a cleaner, better smelling house, here’s how to go about … Read more
When planning an addition, there are numerous T’s to cross and I’s to dot. There’s also HVAC to contend with, as in, how you plan to heat and cool the new sunroom, converted attic, master bedroom suite, and so on. You have three basic options on how to move forward. Let’s have a look. Use … Read more
Let’s say you’re the lead runner in a two-person relay race. Your objective is to run as fast and smartly as you can before effecting a smooth handoff to your teammate. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, not when you remember that this handoff takes place while you’re running at full speed and your teammate is … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
“Come on guys, let’s hurry up, finish dinner, and head for the family room.” Do you hear things like that in your house? And, if so, is it because not all rooms are equally comfortable, including those where indoor temperatures are controlled by the same thermostat? In this case, let’s say, your dining room (not … Read more
