Make Simple Work of Household Chores
Maintaining a clean and orderly home can sometimes be overwhelming. Homeowners juggling the responsibilities of work and family may find they have little energy for everyday household chores. But homeowners can employ some simple strategies to keep their homes clean and orderly without taking up too much of their time. Enlist a buddy Work goes much more quickly if you have someone to help you. Make a list of all the jobs that need to...
How Families Can Prepare For Downsizing To Smaller Homes
During the housing market crash of the first decade of the 21st century, many families learned to get by with less. For some of those families, less lavish living fit like a glove, prompting them to change their lifestyles for the long haul. Downsizing to smaller homes was a move made by many families over the last several years. Some did so out of economic need, while others preferred the simpler lifestyle that often comes with...
The many uses for vinegar
Check your kitchen pantry and you will probably find a bottle of vinegar. While this substance can add much-needed tang to favorite recipes and even improve the leavening function of some baking ingredients, its power extends far beyond the kitchen. Many are surprised upon learning how much vinegar can do. A sour-tasting liquid that contains acetic acid, vinegar can be used as a cleaning product and an influential ingredient in many...
Kitchen & Bathroom Trending
Take the “tired” out of your bathroom Is your bathroom looking tired? With homeowners spending an average $9,000 to $16,000 on bathroom renovations taking six to eight weeks to complete, it’s no wonder so many people drag their feet. What if your shower could be overhauled without removing tiles and replacing in-wall fixtures? With the GROHE RetroFit™ system, you can and it is cost-effective. Simply remove your shower head and screw...
Tips For Practical Trendy Entryways
It’s the time of year when we’re spending more time inside, entertaining friends, connecting with family and tracking more muck, dirt and snow indoors. These tips, ideas and inspirations will help make your home’s entryways beautiful yet functional, whether a more formal front entry or a high-traffic family entry. Front Entry Your front entry is where your visitors get their first impression of your home’s interior, so make it...
How to improve indoor air quality in winter
Homes tend to be stuffier in autumn and winter. As temperatures outside dip, windows are closed and air quality inside homes can suffer. Poor indoor air quality can not only be uncomfortable, causing residents to experience headaches, dry eyes and nasal congestion, but also can be unhealthy. According to the Lung Association, poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung...
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