Category: Home & Lifestyle

What’s invisible to the naked eye, found in every home, and can make you miserable? Give up? The answer is dust mites. These miniscule creatures settle deep down in sofas, carpeting, bedding, and other upholstery. They thrive on dead skin Read More

As prevalent as stress is in most peoples’ lives, some do very little to alleviate the causes or avoid situations almost sure to bring it on – not a good recipe for peace of mind. So, if you’re having trouble Read More

While plastics and household cleaners make our lives more convenient, there could be more than a monetary price to pay. The same goes for some new flooring products, paints, and furniture. Inside your home, potentially harmful chemicals are just waiting Read More

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the single best way to prevent the flu is with an annual flu shot. But don’t discount good habits like washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough or Read More

If you’ve ever watched a real estate “reality” TV show, you know how overly-simplified they make the house-hunting and buying processes appear. The truth is, finding the right home can often be an emotional, stressful, and lengthy process. To help Read More

When you live in a home long enough, you pretty much grow accustomed to its odd little habits, including sounds and smells it took you some time to figure out. But what happens if you’re new to the home and Read More

Artificial Christmas trees are a great option if you want a hassle-free, low maintenance way to celebrate the season. But no matter how real they may look, it’s hard to beat the appearance, feel, and fragrance of a freshly cut Read More

Let’s say cats and dogs could talk. Would that change our interactions with them?  Of course it would! For starters, they’d tell you about their day, what they enjoyed, what they could have done without, how they feel about your Read More

Having a “No Shoes” policy sounds good in theory but asking guests to remove their shoes at the door can be awkward. Then again, what’s the big deal about taking them off, especially when guests diligently wipe their shoes on Read More

In life, there are plenty of things you can’t control. Like the weather, cold and flu viruses, an unplanned visit from Aunt Mildred and, well, you get the idea. Even more reason to focus on what you can control and/or Read More