There is nothing better than enjoying the heat of the summer, especially after a long, chilly winter and spring. But the heat and humidity of summer can quickly leave you longing for shade, especially during a heatwave. While everyone is susceptible to the health effects of heat, some people are at much greater risk than… Continue reading How to Reduce the Risk of Heat Exhaustion

Don’t you love it when an item can multi-task? An article of clothing that can be worn multiple ways? Sold. A kitchen gadget that can do it all? Sign us up! And how about an inexpensive pantry staple that can not only be used for cooking an baking, but home cleaning and disinfecting, too? You… Continue reading 7 Pantry Staples to Clean and Disinfect Your Home

As the cold winter days gradually give way to the warmth and renewal of spring, it’s time to turn our attention to our homes. Winter may have taken its toll on various aspects of your living spaces, but with a bit of proactive maintenance, you can ensure your home is ready to embrace the season… Continue reading Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

The new year brings with it a lot of possibilities; a fresh start for health, fitness, relationships, and careers. Why not take the opportunity to make an update to your home as well? Whether you want to tackle a remodeling project, finish one that you’ve started, or just want to make a few changes, we’re… Continue reading How to Refresh Your Home for the New Year

Despite all the walls knocked down on your favorite home improvement shows, it turns out that the ever-popular open floor plan is not without drawbacks. In fact, more and more homeowners are rethinking open concept living in favor of designated, cozier, and more energy-efficient floorplans. Here are 7 reasons to think twice about open floor… Continue reading Reasons to Think Twice About an Open Floor Plan

Not matter what the season, having one or more ceiling fans working for you can help reduce your heating and cooling costs, provided you buy two-way fans – the kind that rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise. During the cold weather months, clockwise is the way to go, thus allowing your fan to push warm air… Continue reading Ceiling Fans Help Reduce Your Energy Costs

You have a fundamental right to clean air. But is that your daily at-home reality? For most, the answer is “no,” which helps explain why indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. While there are numerous ways to make changes for the better, one that’s particularly effective is outfitting your… Continue reading Best Houseplants for Cleaner Indoor Air

Has your mom or grandma ever told you not to venture outside with wet hair or you’ll catch a cold? How about the one about not going swimming for at least an hour after you eat? And let’s not forget the ever-popular “shaving your hair makes it grow back thicker”. What do all of these… Continue reading AC Myths You Should Stop Believing

You’ve got your kitchen and bathroom cleaning routine down, a system for managing clutter, and you never leave dishes sitting in the sink overnight. Heck, you may even wash, fold, and put away laundry all in one day! Yet no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to keep that layer of dust from… Continue reading How to Rid Your Home of Dust