'HGTV effect' spurring home renovations across Canada - British Columbia - CBC News. … [Read more...]
Uninvited Guests: Stomp Out Ants
Usually found marching along a kitchen sink, the tile near a baseboard, or outside on the porch by your welcome mat (some welcome!), ants are tiny and persistent home invaders. Sure, you can wipe away a trail of ants with a paper towel, or hose them down if they're outside, but if you don't pursue a more "perman-ant" solution, you're sure to endure subsequent infestations. Luckily, getting rid of … [Read more...]
Bored At Work, The Best Online Games
So, we all have to admit that when things are slow, or we just need a break, we have all tackled a game of Solitaire or Mahjong. But there's only so many rounds one can take. Here are reviews of the top 10 online games to play where you're bored according to TopTenReviews.com If you need a break, a distraction or just want to kill some time, here are some fun, quick and free games. Play at … [Read more...]
Kitchen Gadgets You Did Know You Needed
Ok, so maybe you don't need these things, but man will you want them! These kitchen gadgets would turn your kitchen into one of your favorite rooms in the house, and cooking a whole lot easier! Boiling Hot Water: This new product from InSinkErator offers cold, hot, and near-boiling water, all from the same tap. Unfiltered cold or hot water is easy to come … [Read more...]
5 Important Roof Upgrades
Roofing isn't a glamorous job, but it's certainly an important one! The weather is getting nicer and if you've had any harsh storms over winter, it could have been "the one that broke the camel's back" so to speak. If you're getting ready to install a new roof anyway, here are some upgrades that are not only worth doing but are recommended by Bob Vila. Re-roofing does present some appealing … [Read more...]
Keeping Your REAL Desk Clutter Free
If you work at the office (or work at home) you know that if you have a desk, it often is a catch all for, well, all. Bills, coupons, paper work, photos, art work from little people, it's hard to keep your desk clutter free. So how do you keep all your essentials and still have a clean working space? Easy, take your storage to the wall, shelves or any other creative way you can think of. Bob … [Read more...]
DIY Cinder Block Backyard Bench
Today my pixie is out playing in the sprinklers and as I was outside in my seriously sad porch chair I thought, man I should seriously consider making that backyard bench I found on pinterest. Here it is! (For creating the bench pictured above click here------> http://lenasekine.blogspot.com/ For the original post on the bench/couch keep reading. ) Create inexpensive, long-lasting outdoor … [Read more...]
Upswing in Measles
Vaccinating your children is a sore subject for many parents. It seems that there's no middle ground, you're either REALLY for it or you're REALLY against it. Before now there's been little repercussions for those who choose not to vaccinate their kids, but the CDC says that it sees a rise in one disease that had all but disappeared from the U.S.A. before un-vaccinated kids became a trend. The … [Read more...]
Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement
If you've been reading with us for a while, you know Mr. Sthole is going to build me a home when we retire. The part of the country we're going to settle down in gets very dark and dreary in the winter time, which can last for several months. I have been debating on which color to "pint" the house to make sure that something on our block is cheery enough in the winter to stand out against the … [Read more...]
Tablets Vs. Allergy Shots: What's Best For Hay Fever?
If you're like me, you can tell when things start blooming because your allergies start acting up. Itchy, swollen eyes, runny nose, plugged ears. The joys of allergies are endless. If you're a long time sufferer you've probably wondered what the difference between taking a tablet verses going in and getting allergy shots periodically. Well today WebMd helps us out. April 24, 2014 -- As many … [Read more...]
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