No matter what topics we cycle through, the conversation always seems to come back to the dinner table. This is true in everyday life as well as on this blog. And for good reason, your kitchen and dining room are some of the key focus points of your house. So it's important to make sure that what your putting on the table is as quality as the table itself, if not more so. Here are some tips and … [Read more...]

Over the course of Winter, when there isn't much to see outside other than snow or leafless trees, adding a few houseplants to your interior can do a lot to lift the spirits. Adding some foliage here and there is a also a great way to decorate your home that requires very little upkeep. Here are some tips on how to properly place and take care of new plants for any room in your home, courtesy of … [Read more...]

This topic comes requested by one of our readers who asked about the state of the glass doors in their bathroom. No matter what this person did, there always seemed to be a residue left after cleaning. This is a surprisingly common problem. Basically the solution is to turn your cleaning into a two step process. You can begin with your basic cleaning solution, but ending your cleaning by scrubbing … [Read more...]

You may or may not have had your fireplace going this past holiday season. Even if you didn't it's never to late to get it going. One thing we encourage you to do before and after using your fireplace, is to make sure that it is thoroughly cleaned. There's a proper way to go about doing this, depending on what sort of fireplace you have. So read up on the different processes and make sure that … [Read more...]

While you're stuck inside for the rest of this winter, why not enjoy it? Gathering everyone around for a movie night is a great way to spend a chilly evening. Something that can make your viewer experience even better is the presence of an attractive entertainment center. And something that can make your entertainment center more attractive is making it yourself. Here are some steps by our friends … [Read more...]

One of the other things we mentioned in our recycling article was the idea of starting a compost heap at home. This is much less dirty than it sounds, in the sense that you probably won't get very dirty. Here is the source we used for that previous article. It includes a seven step process on how to get your compost heap started. Step one has you set everything on top of bare earth in a pile. … [Read more...]

Earlier last week we posted a lengthier article detailing some ways to support the recycling movement in your household. One of these ways was using gray water to flush your toilet. Just in case you aren't aware, gray water is what is leftover from your showers, clothes and dish washers, and the sink. If you think about it, that's a lot of water going down the drain. That's not even a pun, that's … [Read more...]

Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to stop on the day of. Putting together some crafty decorations with your kids can be a great way to spend time with them, not to mention keep them busy while the last minute preparations for dinner are being made. Here's a whole gallery of projects for you and your kids to put together, just make sure to handle all the tools yourself.   DIY Holiday … [Read more...]

No holiday is complete without a big meal to go with it, and while your friends and family might not be expecting an enormous feast after Thanksgiving it's still important to to put on a good meal. With all the new kitchen gadgets and tools out there it's easier than ever to make great food. Here are some ideas to help making your holiday dinner a breeze, or to find that last minute gift for the … [Read more...]

Is your living room in disarray from setting up your Christmas decorations? If so, then chances are that it will stay that way even after the holidays are over. December to January is filled with the moving of all sorts of items. Here's a great idea for a new storage system that's easy to put together and even easier to afford.     Studio 5 - PVC Bin Storage Organizer. … [Read more...]