Plates, bowls, pots, and pans – we use them every day in the kitchen and trust that they’ll meet our needs. To be specific, we trust that the tools we use to cook and serve food each day will keep that food pure and potable. You might take this for
Nothing beats the taste of a perfectly-grilled steak or the experience of grilling burgers for friends during a backyard BBQ. But what type of grill will give you that incredible flavor and ease of use? Seems like there are hundreds of types of grills on the market these days. For
Can you sleep in a mattress on the floor? It is a question that many people moving out of home for the first time have asked. Yes you can, but there are certain things to be considered. Choosing a Suitable Mattress Obviously, you are not going to go out and
Gas cooktops are hardly rare; they’ve been fixtures in homes for eons. But if you don’t already have a gas hookup in your kitchen, it usually seems like most people just opt for the easier-to-install electric option. However, I am here to tell you that you should consider it. Gas
The time of the year is fast approaching when bugs of all kinds will be in full force. Mosquitoes are possibly the most common pests during warmer weather. If you are looking for natural ways to kill mosquitoes, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 18 plants that could
Every year, there are thousands of mosquito-borne illnesses reported in the United States. These include the West Nile virus and Zika. Eliminating the risk of getting a mosquito bite will ensure that you and your family stay healthy. Keeping mosquitoes away from your property all together is mainly about breaking
No-one likes cleaning toilets, and it’s even worse when there are hard water stains (or other types) in the toilet bowl that just won’t come off. These stains look unsightly, and they also make it feel like you haven’t done a good job of cleaning the toilet bowl! Well you
With the average American family handling 8 to 10 loads of laundry each week, it makes perfect sense that every home needs a functional laundry area to handle the never-ending demand for clean clothes. You don’t need very much space to create a functional laundry room. Top-loading washers are convenient
In any home or living space, you will likely have windows in different areas of each room. But which kind will work better for the living room, and which will be best for a bedroom? And what kind of material will last the longest and give you what you need?
Fancy glass stovetops have become the latest craze in kitchens because they are easy to clean, require little maintenance, and go with a contemporary kitchen style. But what happens when someone is careless while cooking and scratches the exterior? If you used the wrong cookware and accidentally caused damage, there
There’s nothing quite like spending time outside, in your own backyard, enjoying the warmth and good weather of the summer months. It’s the perfect time for hosting gatherings of friends and family. Even just firing up the grill and eating outside with family. But, there’s one summer plague that it
So who cares if your roof space or attic is hot in summer and cold in winter…right? WRONG! Both of these issues can cause problems which will end up hitting you right in the bank balance at some point down the line. It just may be that the solution to
Have you ever wanted a fireplace but thought that it was too much work to build one or that it was way out of your budget? Thankfully, there are electric fireplaces that are inexpensive and easy to assemble. With these cost effective pieces of technology you won’t have to worry
Flooding, a leaky roof, and a burst pipe – all of these in-home emergencies are a cause for immediate concern. While abating any influx of uncontrolled water in your home is problematic enough, your troubles may not end after the water is cleared away. Indeed, if water soaks into your
Not only are basements are the most logical place to extend your family living space, but your basement is probably the most versatile space in your home. So it really comes as no surprise that a full 30% of new homes built in the US in 2013 are built on
Black Friday/Cyber Monday are a great time to get awesome deals for your home and garden. With some retailers offering as much as 80% and up off, you would be silly to ignore these huge sales. You should check back here often, as this is where you will find all
So, maybe you’ve just purchased a new home or made a major kitchen remodel. Either way, you’ve found yourself in possession of a shiny new glass top stove that you’re champing at the bit to use. But…. Just before cracking out your old reliable cookware set, though, you recall that the
Regardless of the season, a damp basement or crawl space can really degrade the livability of your home. Luckily, there’s an appliance that has been designed to effectively and efficiently resolve this problem – the dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers are a purpose-built home appliance that are able to eliminate ambient moisture within
Minimizing your ecological footprint isn’t a new idea, but building specially designed tiny homes certainly is. RV’s, are similar in that you can live in them full time, and they offer greater mobile comfort than living out of a tent or hotel room. While they weren’t originally designed with full-time
A moisture-filled basement is no way to live – it’s as simple as that. But depending on 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
