I've always had a somewhat eclectic style when it comes to furniture. But we've been making some decorating decisions in our condo lately that require us to make choices about what statements we want to make with our home looking forward, from wall colors to fabrics...
Today's post makes me a bit melancholy for the wonderful city of Berlin. Sooner rather than later we need to go back for a visit -- but only when it's summer! Germany’s capital offers a wealth of activities and sightseeing options, making it the ideal choice for a...
When we find ourselves moving to new cities, there are usually many adjustments, from figuring out where to shop to learning what you can expect to pay for living expenses. Whether you are moving across the world or to another state or city, the costs of living can...
At one time, the bedroom was simply a place to retire for the night in order to get some sleep. At the very most, people would read a book in order to calm the mind. These days however, technology has become so fixed in our everyday lives that we tend to carry it on...
I'd love to be island hopping in Greece right now and it's one of the countries we often talked about visiting when we were living in Germany. If you're planning a European vacation or a trip to just Greece, make sure you stop in these cities. Greece is a country of...
There are no two ways about it: Analogue is out, digital is in. This is the case with every type of technology–business security systems included. The advantages of digital security are manifold, and every business will eventually make the move towards it. But when a...
Today's post from a visiting author will be a big post for those who are thinking about adding a pool to their home soon. There are so many things one has to consider with a pool... and if you're looking for a new home and a pool is a big factor, this may help you...
These days’ home security systems are so sophisticated that it can be difficult to know which system to choose when it comes to your specific needs. Are you getting the right amount of security? Is the price reasonable? Are you paying for equipment that you don’t...
There you sit, paralyzed with fear, as your house slowly falls apart around you. There’s that leak from the kitchen faucet, the chip in the bedroom ceiling that seems to get bigger every time you look at it, the cracked window pane in the living room, and let's not...
Insects are often such a pain - especially when they are in your garden and all you want to do is protect the food you are growing. How do you get rid of these pesky invaders without a ton of insecticides? And can you do something, even here in Southwest Florida, that...
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