Living here in paradise, we have a lot of older people living around us. Issues like medical adherence & compliance have become such a big issue that we have programs in place to accept old and no longer needed meds. They can be a real problem when they end up in...
If you want make a beautiful addition to your backyard, consider trying out softwood pergolas to place in your space. Look for a South Australian company that focuses on quality of list of objects. Reading through what typos of structures you can build can feel...
When you first move into a home, it's hard to imagine that there might come a time when you will “outgrow” the space. Maybe your family has increased in size more than you thought it would. Perhaps your needs and/or desires for your house have changed. Whatever the...
Now that summer is here and kids are on vacation, it's safe to assume that some of you will be picking up roots and moving elsewhere. Some moves may be just around the corner and others may be across the state, country or even world...but no matter how far you're...
If you're going to be doing any renovations this summer or buying a home that is a bit older, it's important to test for things like asbestos. The last thing you want to do is bring your family into an environment that will make them sick. Learn more about asbestos...
As advances in medicine are continually prolonging our life spans, the chances of developing one of endless health problems tends to become a stronger possibility. Because while we may be living longer, but not necessarily healthier. As our parents age, we naturally...
"Life," my friend was saying. "Do you know what the hardest part is? It's life. The hardest part of living is simply being alive." The expression on his face said he wasn't kidding. And I didn't doubt for a minute that he was telling the truth. Life is difficult....
Hardwood floors can look utterly amazing (take a look at Easy Step Flooring for some ideas) but only if you look after it properly. Here's what you're doing wrong and how to fix it. Moving furniture around without soft feet You can get little pads that go on the...
You don’t necessarily have to be a hunter-gatherer to live off the land, but if you want to know where your food comes from and what you are eating, you should consider some form of self-sufficiency. Food labels can be misleading In the last few years there...
I have to admit that a few of our trips ended strangely at times. Once we arrived at the hotel we'd booked to find the hotel boarded up. Getting a new booking while in the middle of nowhere isn't always easy. And for that reason and many others mentioned in this post,...
Welcome you to No Ordinary Homestead! Stick around and learn more about healthy living, midlife adventures, travel, family, and more.
