Table of Contents Types of Blenders Factors to Consider When Shopping Popular Brands of Blenders From soups to shakes to smoothies, a good blender opens up a lot of possibilities for any home chef. The number of things you can make with a blender (that you can’t make … [Read more...]
Seattle's very first tiny house village for the homeless opened this week. The village is the first dedicated location for homeless people to live in the city that features fully constructed and insulated houses. The creation of this tiny house village serves not only to provide homes for those … [Read more...]
Simply put, composting is basically when a controlled pile of organic matter breaks down for weeks or months at a time until it becomes suitable for use as a fertilizer for gardens. Not only can compost help gardens flourish, but keeping your composting items out of the landfill helps the … [Read more...]
Lighting in your home is one of those things that you may not think much about until a bulb goes out or your in the middle of renovations. There are many ways you can use strategically use your home lighting to change the look and feel of an entire room. One way is to use wall sconces to cast light … [Read more...]
Shopping for appliances for your home or kitchen can seem like quite the chore. You want to find something that looks great and goes with the general style of what you already have outfitting your home, but you also want something reliable and efficient. Still, while appliance shopping is important, … [Read more...]
The addition of houseplants can instantly enhance any room in your home, injecting life and color while offering benefits such as improved air quality. It’s important to choose the right types of plants for each area of the house, based on factors such as available light and moisture content, as … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Benefits of Electric Fireplaces Types of Electric Fireplaces Factors to Consider When Shopping Popular Brands of Electric Fireplaces The image of sitting next to the fireplace conjures thoughts of cozy comfort on a cold night. Watching a fire burn … [Read more...]
In the United States, a home burglary happens every 15 seconds. However, there are methods of protecting yourself and your belongings by deterring burglars in the first place. Unfortunately, if a home invasion were to occur, much of the damage does not just result from those items stolen from the … [Read more...]
With winter upon us, many Americans are starting to break out the blankets, firewood, and hot chocolate. Braving trips outside in the winter often feels like an endurance test that makes the evenings when you return home to cozy warmth feel that much nicer — but only if your home has enough … [Read more...]
Indoor grow lights are an essential tool for anyone with an interest in gardening or horticulture. These unique lighting systems allow for the indoor cultivation of many types of herbs, plants, fruits, and vegetables, regardless of what is going on with the weather outside. They provide a light … [Read more...]
Statistics show estimates that nearly 100,000 pounds of waste will be created from your very being over your lifetime, creating a substantial impact on environmental issues such as landfills, energy conservation, contamination and the diminishing of resources. Recycling is a practice that can be … [Read more...]
Vacuuming is a key element to keeping your home clean and your carpets looking like new. Whether new or used, a vacuum cleaner is an important appliance that everybody should own. If you're looking to buy a vacuum cleaner, you'll soon find out that it's not a cheap appliance to buy. Which is why … [Read more...]
Table of Contents 3 Types of Space Heaters 10 Factors to Consider When Buying 8 Popular Brands of Space Heaters It’s that time of year again. The holidays are approaching, the weather’s gotten colder, and you once again have to decide whether the cost of saving … [Read more...]
Table of Contents Types for Outdoor Heaters Design Options for Outdoor Heaters Factors to Consider When Shopping The Best Outdoor Heater Brands The summer can spoil you. You get used to enjoying your patio while spending afternoons and evenings outside, and … [Read more...]
Any coffee aficionado can tell you all of the facts about coffee plants and beans. If you want to start growing your own plant or become a connoisseur yourself, you have to expand your own knowledge about coffee. There are two popular types of coffee: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica tends to be more … [Read more...]
Small appliances are a necessary part of a functional kitchen. Rarely is any kitchen, regardless of its size, without basics like a toaster, blender, coffeemaker, and microwave. In most kitchens, you will also find numerous not-as-essential gadgets. In this age of convenience, there are … [Read more...]
Studio apartments and tiny homes are perfect for singles and small families who enjoy a minimal, mobile lifestyle. Small living has many advantages, but one challenge many face is the typical open, single-room floor plan. Standing in one place provides a view of every corner of it. This isn't so bad … [Read more...]
Along with the freedom of a mobile, minimal, mortgage-free lifestyle, living in a small apartment or tiny home (unless isolated in the woods) comes with the challenge of living particularly close to other people, separated only by thin walls with few places to retreat. For the … [Read more...]
Frugality as a general practice is a proven way to save money, discourage waste, relieve stress from living in a cluttered home, and help you appreciate the value of what you already have. Ultimately, being careful how you spend your money by avoiding impulse shopping helps you have more money to … [Read more...]
Even though at its core a commercial dishwasher may do the same thing as a residential unit, they’re actually very different appliances. The two most obvious differences are size and power. A commercial dishwasher is much larger and has a higher capacity for dishes. It only makes sense then that … [Read more...]
Fireplaces need to be cleaned on a regular basis for the safety of you and your home. If you have never cleaned a chimney or a fireplace before, it might be a good idea to hire a professional for an inspection, even if your original plan was to do the cleaning and maintenance work yourself. A … [Read more...]
