Everyone knows a hot bath is good for you, but do you know all the reasons why? There are several, actually, and too many to squeeze into this one space. But we have several we’d like to share with you so you can start taking fuller advantage of the healing power that’s right inside your… Continue reading The Therapeutic Value of a Warm Bath

There’s nothing quite like relaxing inside your air-conditioned home on a hot summer day. But keeping your AC system running day after day adds a fair chunk to your monthly overhead. So, how does one go about reducing their energy expense load? Keep reading, because there are more solid available means than you might realize.… Continue reading How to Reduce Home Cooling Costs

It’s spring cleaning season; a time to throw open the windows, dust off the cobwebs, and breathe new life into your home. But if you’re reaching for chemical and fragrance-filled cleaners to get the job done, you could be doing more harm than good. Instead, look to healthier alternatives – ones that you probably already… Continue reading 8 Surprising Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

There’s nothing quite like the curling up in front of a warm, crackling fire. Yet not everyone wants to deal with all the maintenance and added cost of a traditional wood-burning fireplace. For those who want the warmth and ambiance a fireplace provides without all the extra work, gas and electric units can offer the… Continue reading Should You Choose a Gas or Electric Fireplace?

During a time when so many people are juggling busy schedules and coping with worry, stress, and overall challenges of daily life, DIY activities can provide a bit of respite from the storm. In fact, in addition to being good for the budget, taking on home projects can also have lasting positive effects on your… Continue reading 8 Reasons Why DIY is Good for You

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most effective way to prevent the flu is with an annual flu shot. However, good habits like washing your hands and covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough go a long way toward preventing the spread of illness, too. This, along with other… Continue reading Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, decorate the house with sparkly lights, feast on delicious food, and simply enjoy this magical time of year. But all the hustle and bustle can also bring with it some unwanted accidents and injuries.     To avoid them, here are important… Continue reading Stay Safe During the Holidays

Everyone has their own list of “must haves” when designing or renovating their home. For many, “open concept” is at the top of that list and for good reason. Here are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy with an open floor plan design: Greater flexibility when it comes time to remodel Interconnected spaces that… Continue reading Pros & Cons of Open Concept Living

Have you ever been asked to remove your shoes upon entering someone’s home? Did that request make you roll your eyes, or at least cringe internally? Or, flipping the coin, maybe you’re the one asking guests to remove their shoes and you don’t much care how they feel about that. Either way, it’s a simple… Continue reading For Cleaner Air, Leave Your Shoes at the Door

When summertime temps rise and flirt with 95 degrees and higher, completing the simplest of tasks can be downright unbearable. And if heading indoors doesn’t deliver the cooling relief you crave, there are more ways to feel like “you” again, as you’re about to see. Chill your pillow. A hot, humid room can make sleep… Continue reading How to Beat the Summer Heat