Recent research has shown that over 57% of Americans DON’T eat their meals in the dining room, opting instead to have dinner either at a kitchen island space or in the living room. At the same time family therapists are suggesting that consuming a meal together is a great way to buil…
Most of North America is still waiting for the bone-chilling cold of winter to set in, but dreams of hockey and ice skating are already dancing in our heads. If you have day temperatures hitting in the mid-30’s and nighttime temps that dip even lower, you could use a little elbow gre…
Autumn is in full swing; many areas have had hard frosts and some have even had snow already! Every season brings responsibilities for a homeowner, but they are also full of fun activities that can’t be duplicated any other time of year. We’ve complied the ultimate autumn to-do …
One of the biggest expenses for any homeowner is heating a home. With winter coming up in the next few months many DIY homeowners are preparing for winterizing, cleaning out duct work, replacing filters, and doing everything they can to ensure that as many heating dollars as possib…
If you’ve logged onto Pinterest recently you’ve seen a plethora of DIY cleansers, soaps, scrubs and rubs all meant to reduce the toxic chemical load in your home, save you money, and make you feel better about cleaning the toilet. But the question almost every homeowner has is: …
Over 2,000 years ago Plato declared “Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” The universal power of music had been recognized for as long as human beings have been w…
