Your bedroom is the sanctuary of your home. It’s where you can get away from it all and truly relax. Or is it a confinement that’s affecting your health? There are many toxins, pollutants and allergens floating around in homes. The Environmental Protection Agency...
If you hear that drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet, you may just roll your eyes and try to ignore it. Yet that persistent leak is not just going to go away on its own. Moreover, it is not just an annoying drip; a leaky faucet could end up costing you loads of extra...
Leaks and drips and damage, oh my! If you are a homeowner, whether new or veteran, you understand the dilemma of a broken hot water tank, a leaky faucet, or the constant drip of a broken sink. Nothing is worse than waking up one morning to a large puddle in your...
You planned your life abroad so eagerly and with so much dedication and were so enthusiastic and excited about your first few months in your new country, with a new home, a new bed, new walls, new views from the window and new neighbors that now missing your mom, your...
How lovely are those blissful days, weeks or — if you’re really lucky — months between turning off the heat and turning on the air conditioning? The temperatures are mild and comfortable. You sigh with relief as your energy consumption and bills get smaller and...
I don’t know about you, but there are some days when few things sound as great as an early retirement. Unfortunately I still have quite a length of time to wait, but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream. People like me with dreams of early retirement have been making their...
When we purchase a home, we know that there is a lot of follow on maintenance required to keep your home looking great inside and out...while also being a functional, happy place for your family to live. But we often seem to forget that buying a car also requires...
We’ve all been to one of those parties. You know the ones, where there wasn’t enough food, or the alcohol ran out too early, or the vibe just seemed off. Planning a party can be stressful, but you can help alleviate this stress and make the process easy by taking note...
As a keen cyclist, I almost can’t remember what it’s like to not enjoy the thrill of jumping on my bike and heading off on another adventure. The fact is though, there was a time - no matter how distant - when I didn’t ride everywhere and when cycling was a non-event...
Having a roof over your head is one of life’s essentials. Ensuring that the roof that you have over your head is in good condition is vital to protecting your family home and providing the warmth, comfort and aesthetic that you want for your home. Your roof is one of...
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