The last thing you want to confront as an upstanding homeowner is a nasty reality of dealing with a faulty furnace. Your furnace works hard to keep your humble abode warm during those cold winter days and nights. Through all that work, though, it can become exhausted and eventually might even need some repairs. The …
Utility bills include water bills, trash costs, energy costs, Internet and cable expenses, and heating fuel costs. The amount the average person in the United States spends on utilities can be affected by how energy efficient their residence is and whether they use oil, natural gas, or propane to heat their home. Reducing your utility …
Change, even good change, is always hard. For children facing a parent’s marriage, there can be mixed feelings. Feelings of grief and loss at their biological parents’ failed relationship, fears over contact with biological parents, or challenges fitting in with new or blended second families are all normal but should be taken seriously. If your …
Over the past decade, American consumers have steadily been choosing bottled water over soda, and energy drinks as their go-to beverage of choice. Aside from the health-conscious trends associated with drinking more water daily, many homeowners are also enlisting water delivery services as their main source of fresh drinking water, attracted to the reliability and …
Homeowners all over the United States have to contend with summer heat that can seem relentless, even on the best of days. Keeping moisture and humidity out of your home is a big challenge for some homeowners living in states like Florida or Virginia, but it’s a battle that must be won in order to …
Finding that perfect gift for your next special occasion can be a daunting task. With so many options, you struggle to find a suitable way to show that special someone in your life how much you care. You want to find a present you can add a personalized touch of your own to so that …
Sometimes, nothing says, “I love you” better than a surprising, pleasant gift. And although many people will tell you what matters more is the thought behind the gift than the actual present itself, a truly unique gift always makes a better and lasting impression. It shows your partner that you took the time to pick …
Perhaps your child is acting strange and you aren’t sure what to do. Maybe he or she is having outbursts that aren’t typical. Maybe they aren’t interested in friends and family or sports like they always were before. Whether their grades have slipped or they are spending more time than usual in their room, your …
Making sure your home is energy efficient will save you money in the long run. Technology gets old, and sometimes that means you could be spending more electricity on outdated and energy inefficient appliances. That being said, there are many ways to keep your energy bill down without changing your electrical devices for more efficient …
Welcoming a new pet to the family is just about as exciting as it can get for a kid. Kids are all tireless little balls of energy themselves, and it can get lonely without having someone else in the family to play around with. Well, that conundrum is quickly and easily resolved when you throw …
