9.23.2016
The Safest Way To Light Up Your Home This Christmas
Buy the right bulbs.
- If lights are labeled for indoor use, don’t use them outside. The wiring isn’t designed to hold up in snow or rain, so if the interior gets wet, you could be in for a nasty shock’'
- Figure out how many strings of lights you will need to do the entire job, then check product packages to find out how many strings can be safely connected to each other. If one brand doesn’t allow enough connections, look for another that does.
Pick a safe extension cord.
- Be sure it’s labeled for outdoor use and if appropriate, for cold weather. Otherwise, the cord may become brittle and crack, exposing the inside wires to rain and snow.
- Look for a gauge size (also called an AWG number) of 12 or 14. This number indicates the amount of electrical current the cord can support. For outdoor holiday lights, cords with a number of above 14 may overload and become a fire hazard.
9.21.2016
How To Have Blooms That Last
Test for freshness.
If you’re putting together your own party bouquet,try this trick. In the flower shop, sniff the water that the flowers are sitting in. It should not smell foul. And rub the stems to make sure they aren’t slimy.
9.19.2016
All You Want To Know About Candles
Bright ideas on what to look for, plus tips for safer burning
Which wax to use for candles matters.
9.17.2016
Can You Get Red Nail Polish Off A White Shirt and Other Home Hacks
I guess CLUMSY is my middle name!
I splashed red nail polish (O.K. Accidentally.) and I was wearing white shirt.(Mental note to use nude nail polish next time.)
How To remove Nail Polish off a white shirt.
12.09.2015
3 Steps to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
One of the easiest ways to cut the cost of living in your home is through a few efficient home renovations. There are a number of 'green' renovations designed to make a home more energy efficient, which does more than save the homeowner money; it also reduces their carbon footprint, reducing the effect they have on the environment.
The first step to determining what needs to be renovated is to perform an energy audit. Determine where the major leaks of energy in your home are and what can be done to improve them, and then make the proper renovations.
Sealing Leaks
11.08.2015
Looking For A Boarding Facility
Whether you're going out of town for a day or a week, you might need someone to watch your dog if you can't taken your pet with you. A dog boarding Detroit facility offers amenities for pets that stay there, such as time outside to get exercise, food and water. There are a few ways that you can choose the best boarding facility for your dog so that you know the animal gets the best care possible.
11.04.2015
Buying the Right Patio Furniture
Everyone in your household agrees that it’s high time you upgraded your ratty old patio furniture. Although these outdoor furnishings have given you years of reliable service, they’ve incurred considerable weather damage and are starting to succumb to oxidation. When shopping around for your next wave of patio furniture, make sure to prioritize the following qualities.
If resiliency is what you’re after, look for outdoor furnishings that feature aluminum or
10.09.2015
Just 5 More Reasons to Want a Pool
You don’t have to be a world class swimmer to enjoy owning a pool. In fact there are a lot of things that are so great about it that don’t even involve actual swimming. Fountain Blue Pools list these five benefits of pools:
9.09.2015
2 Reasons to Choose a Tritoon Boat
If you’re looking for power and luxury in your boating experience, you can’t go wrong with a pontoon boat. Whether you’re an avid angler or you simply like to sail the waters, pontoons are versatile and up for the task. Triple toon boats are pontoon boats for the most committed boaters.
High Resale Value
Although the resale value of a boat you’re about to purchase probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, the fact is that tritoon boats maintain a high value – simply because they’re so loved by their owners, few part with them. If, however, something comes up and you need to sell your boat (or you want to upgrade), you can count on a high value from your tritoon.
Better Performance
Tritoons are a must for anyone who loves water skiing and tubing, as the extra boost of power makes both activities a much more fun experience. Go faster when you need to and further when you’re cruising with almost twice the speed of a pontoon and a bigger fuel tank.
There’s more room for passengers on a tritoon, but even if you prefer to boat alone, tritons are simply the smartest investment. Ask about test driving one today.
9.08.2015
No-Nonsense Hacks to Organize Your Closet
Closets are the last thing you would like to devote your time to clean up, right?
Here is a step-by-step guide to organizing your closet.
Foldables
Fold clothes in one standard style and size to make your closet look neat and impressive.
How to arrange your foldables:
9.07.2015
Don’t Take Mold For Granted
Have you ever come home after a hard day’s work tired, grabbed a drink and relaxed in front of the television?
Then that familiar feeling starts: an irritation in your nose and constant, bothersome sneezing and sniffles. Sometimes, this only occurs in specific areas of your house or a particular room. If this is so, your symptoms may be due to the presence of mold.
9.06.2015
How to Create A Perfect Study Place For Your Child
Getting your child to put down the video game controller and take out his homework can sometimes turn into a battle of epic proportions.
He will do it later; he is too tired; he can’t find his pen…
An inviting study corner can help jumpstart an afternoon homework habit. Here are tips on how to create a perfect study nook for your child:
Try it out for size.
9.05.2015
School Wear Repair
The start of school means coming face to face with broken zippers, loose buttons and scruffy shoes. Instead of hurrying out to buy new sets of everything, check if they can still be repaired.
Here are insider how-to’s of simple repairs:
Jammed or broken zippers:
9.04.2015
Smart Strategies to Organizing Your Kids’ Closets and School Bags
Waking up early to get the kids ready for school is hard enough.
But who went the extra trouble of hunting for that left sock, or that pair of scissors for art class, or the Get-In-touch notebook?
I know I did, a million times!
Say goodbye to crazy and messy weekday mornings by following these tips!
Closet Cleanup
9.02.2015
4 Steps: How to Choose the Right Bathtub
After a long, stressful day at work, it is important to be able to de-stress and take some time out of your busy day. Taking a long vacation is, of course, out of the question, so the next best thing is to create your own “my space” in your home to sit back, relax and unwind.
Back in the old days, bath tubs were used for simply bathing and cleaning the body. Now, the contemporary tub has evolved and can be your own special space to soak, relax and wash off the stresses of the day. Technology and innovation has re-mastered the simple bathtub, and literally turned it into your own personal spa. Various models include whirlpool jets, classic claw-footed models, tubs you step down into, tubs with bubble massage, the choices are limitless!
If you are thinking of replacing your old bathtub, here are 4 basic steps into choosing the right bathtub for you.
8.30.2015
How To Clean Your Mirror Without the Nasty Chemicals
How would you like to stand in front of a mirror and see yourself in all you glory? Imagine looking at a mirror that looks like it was just delivered to you straight from the factory – shiny, streak free and perfect.
Here is how to clean your mirror without the nasty chemicals.
What you will need:
- Newspaper (lots, if you have a lot of glass surfaces to clean
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups warm distilled water
- clean spray bottle
Procedure:
Make sure your spray bottle is clean and dry. Mix everything (except the newspaper, of course 
There you have it. Your very own non toxic glass cleaner!
8.17.2015
Feng Shui Tweaks For Small Homes
Compact living is now becoming a part of the rapidly urbanizing metropolitan lifestyle. Minimalism has even become the preference of many a small space dweller, whether in a studio condo unit or modern single detached starter homes. And even here, proper feng shui is essential. Thus, necessity leads to the reinvention of tweaks to manage chi or life energies.
Feng shui tweaks mainly come in the form of the spatial compass layouting of the main door of the house unit and the master bedroom, kitchen and ultimately, the master’s bed. These are complemented by feng shui enhancement of symbolic lucky charms or symbolisms both in art and furniture accessories.
8.14.2015
How To Match Your Décor With Your Personality
Our personality should transcend to our decor choices.
Here are some tips on how to match your decor with your personality.
Style #1: Contemporary Chic
8.12.2015
Big Ideas for Compact Gardens
A small garden is trickier to design. One needs to be more creative and selective of the features that will go into the limited space while considering the aesthetics and function one wants.
Here are a few points to consider:
8.11.2015
How To Enhance Your Space With Wood Flooring
Wood flooring is unparalleled for its timeless quality. It affords any space with warmth, coziness and a sense of sophistication. A wide variety of patterns and designs can also be achieved with this flooring material through the many different species of wood and cuts available. Above all these, wood flooring will never go out of style.
Since natural wood flooring is hard to obtain nowadays as certain wood species are endangered, modern alternatives have been produced to simulate its beauty. Materials such as vinyl and ceramic have been utilized to create the wood flooring look. There is also the engineered or laminated wood, which is processed for better wear protection. These different materials come with their own advantages and disadvantages, so before finalizing your flooring, read on and find out what material is best for your lifestyle and budget.
