Although traditional wood-burning fires offer warmth and a cozy ambiance, they’re not a feasible option for every homeowner. So, many folks are turning to alternatives, including gas and electric fireplaces. Each option has its merits and drawbacks, and to help you decide which is the best for your home, we put together this detailed guide. … Read more
A free-standing electric fireplace is an excellent heating option for your home. Not only does it add style and extra warmth to your living area, it also provides realistic flames and soothing crackling sounds without the need for gas or logs. Top it all off, the best free-standing electric fireplaces are simple to use and … Read more
A moisture-filled basement is no way to live – it’s as simple as that. But depending on your home’s structure and your geographic region, relieving your home of trapped humidity may be easier said than done. Some folks believe that a standard air conditioning unit or a built-in HVAC system can alleviate these problems on … Read more
Don’t let its name, its tooth-shaped leaves, or the row of tiny tooth-like spines running along the edge of each leaf fool you. Tiger tooth aloe is a real pussycat of a plant. Its spikes are softer than they look, and as far as daily care is concerned, this plant is as independent as a … Read more
Overseeding is a great way to green up your lawn during the winter or revitalize it after drought or disease. But not all grass seeds are made equal when it comes to overseeding. If you’re considering overseeding your grass you first need to determine which type of grass seed is best suited to your yard … Read more
In many areas of the United States, a heating system is essential in every home. The winter temperatures quickly invade your home without adequate heating, leaving you stuck wearing winter clothes and covered in blankets, even inside your house. So, heating systems are undoubtedly integral to any home that experiences cool winter temperatures. But what … Read more
A Powerful Air Purifier with Automatic Particulate Detection If you want an easy, quiet way to purify the air in your bedroom, office, living room, home gym, etc., keep reading this review of the Homintell Air Purifier. The small-profile air purifier doesn’t take up a lot of space. Surprisingly, it can filter out 99.97% of … Read more
Healthy paddle plant looks a bit like a head of red romaine lettuce in succulent form. Also known by the nickname “flapjacks,” due to its orderly layers of flat fleshy leaves, this succulent is easy to grow indoors or outdoors. If you have a sunny spot and want to fill it with a resilient, low-maintenance, … Read more
The last thing you would expect after pulling laundry from the dryer is for those clothes to be dirtier than when you put them in. But if you’re using a traditional commercial laundry detergent, there’s a good chance your clean clothes are actually harboring toxic chemicals with known negative health effects. Natural and non-toxic detergents … Read more
On your thermostat, EM heat stands for emergency heat. It is a secondary heating system backup for heat pumps in case your primary heating system fails or can’t keep up. However, many people wrongly assume they should use EM heat when the temperature drops to sub-freezing. This isn’t true, as the system isn’t designed to … Read more
Succulents are an amazingly diverse category of plants. The word “succulent” doesn’t refer to a particular family of plants; it refers to a wide variety of different families of plants that evolved to have fleshy leaves that store a lot of water, to help them survive droughts and other harsh environmental conditions. That adaptation also … Read more
Whether you just don’t want to deal with chopping or buying wood or prefer the ambiance of an electric unit, converting wood fireplace to electric isn’t as hard as you might think. In most cases, you will just need to thoroughly clean the wood fireplace of wood, ash, etc., purchase an electric unit that fits … Read more
A Compact Dehumidifier With Continuous Drain Line If you’re looking for a convenient way to dehumidify your bathroom, laundry room, bedroom, or other medium-sized areas in your home, stick around for this review of the Vellgoo Mini Dehumidifier. This small-capacity dehumidifier has enough capacity to remove moisture from small to medium size spaces. In my … Read more
Budget Vacuum Robot that Cleans Like a Champ If you’ve been considering a robot vacuum but don’t have the budget for any of the premiere models, the ILIFE V3s Max is an option worth considering. Although it is budget-friendly, it doesn’t mean it’s inefficient. As a matter of fact, it cleans remarkably well. It picks … Read more
Home Composting Made So Easy, Anyone Can Do It! If you’ve seen Lomi ads in your newsfeed, you’ve probably thought to yourself, this looks way too good to be true. Well, I am here to tell you that it is true! Lomi Home Composters really are that easy to use and that effective at turning … Read more
Gorgeous, Well-Crafted Cookware at a Price You Won’t Believe Copper core cookware stands in a class all its own. With the unparalleled quick heating and heat retention only copper can offer and the durability and versatility of stainless steel, copper core delivers it all. But choices in this arena have always been limited and painfully … Read more
An energy Star certified Dehumidifier and can Run non-stop If you need a dehumidifier for your home to make it more comfortable, you need to read this review of the Vellgoo DryTank Dehumidifier. This large capacity dehumidifier works well in small and large areas. In our test, it reduced the humidity of a large garage … Read more
Succulents might not be the first plants that come to mind when you’re considering ground cover options, but regardless of your specific needs there’s a good chance there’s a Sedum that will work for you. Sedums come in a wide variety of attractive colors, often produce flowers, have a good spreading habit, require minimal maintenance, … Read more
Track Your Home Air Quality from Anywhere The Alen Air Quality Monitor allows you the unique ability to track your indoor air quality without running your purifier. This little device measures tiny particulates in the air to provide real-time feedback about your home air quality through the connected phone app. At the same time, the … Read more
User-Friendly, Uber Smart Air Purifier You Can Afford to Leave Running 24/7 If you’ve been searching for a powerful air purifier that you can use all day and night, you’ve just found it. The Alen BreatheSmart 75i combines a host of amazing features with low maintenance costs and superb energy efficiency to deliver a product … Read more
