Wood burners are becoming increasingly popular in family homes. Not only does a wood burner provide heat, but it also looks great, reminding homeowners of the cozy nights that they spent next to the fire when they were kids. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if […]
3 Helpful Ways To Keep Your House Cool This Summer
With the sweltering summer months fast approaching, you’ve noticed that you’re starting to crank up your air conditioning to cope with the heat. Studies show that the average cost of using an air conditioner is between $0.06 to $0.08 per hour. That can quickly rack up in energy bills if you leave it on all day! […]
Keeping Bugs Out Of Your Home This Summer
We have all had the unfortunate experience of waking up to find we are covered in those tiny welts. The ones that make it evident that a mosquito-type insect decided to feast upon us as we peacefully slept. The smells from the kitchen in the summer, the open windows, ourselves, and our animals are […]
5 Step Plan For Dealing With A Burst Pipe
A burst pipe is one of the worst things that can happen to your home. It’ll flood the place and can cause a lot of expensive damage if you don’t deal with it quickly and stop the water from spreading around the house. In a situation like that, it’s easy to panic and end up […]
Should You Have A TV In Every Room?
Back when we were in the market to buy a home, when baby number eight was on the way, when touring one home – I noticed that they had a TV in almost every room, including the garage and utility room! There can be pros and cons to having a TV in every room, let’s […]
Investments You Need to Make for Your Home in 2022
What does your home represent to you? Is it a place where you go to relax and unwind after a long day at work? Does it provide security for your family, or is it something that consumes all of your time and money? Whatever the case, you need to make many investments if you want […]
How To Make Your Home Warmer Without Turning The Heat On
It’s cold outside and it’s cold indoors. You’re starting to see frost on the grass each morning, and your house feels like an igloo. You didn’t sign up to life as a penguin, but you sure feel like one now. As a result, you traipse downstairs to turn the heating on. Ah, relief. Sweet […]
Why Insulating Your Home Is So Important
Everyone knows that insulation is a very common way to keep a home warm, but there is so much more to it than that, and it’s something that is definitely worth knowing a lot about. If you are building a new home, renovating an existing one, or just keen to try and improve your understanding […]