The most useful life hacks will get your house nice and clean with little effort or expense. However, the pursuit of a cleaner home has led many to fall victim to popular cleaning hacks that promise quick fixes with items you already have in your pantry. These tips usually do their rounds on social media …
Home Living
Somewhere along the way, the garage stopped being a place to park and started becoming a second attic, a tool shed, a sports locker, and a museum of unfinished projects. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most of us have a garage full of “just in case,” “I might need this,” or “I forgot I even …
There’s nothing like slipping into fresh sheets and breathing in the comfort of your own bed. Unless, of course, you’re sharing that bed with some very unwelcome company. Bed bugs are tiny, persistent pests that know how to hide and bite when you least expect it. And they might have hitched a ride on your …
Your porch says more about you than you think. It’s the first thing you and everyone else see when walking up to your home. It’s where packages land, shoes pile up, and half-finished projects tend to wait for later. But these things tend to add up. A soggy cushion here, a forgotten toy there, and …
That midnight rustling in the trash… the toppled bins… or the chicken coop mysteriously raided. Raccoons are clever, adaptable, and often unwelcome. These masked bandits may look cute, but they carry health risks, can damage property, and generally make a ruckus. The good news? With a few targeted steps—rooted in expert advice from university extensions …
If you’re like most people, you might find yourself sitting on a mountain of stuff that isn’t quite worth what you’re hoping it is. In other words, your attic full of antiques might just be gathering dust and taking up storage space for no real reason. While some antiques hold sentimental or monetary value, many …
When men took the man-caves, women may have felt like they were left with only the pantry and shopping aisles for comfort. But have you heard of a she-shed? This is a little space that women can make their own haven, and do with it whatever the goddesses of luxury whisper. The term “shed” may …
Have you ever paused to think about what’s in your favorite breakfast cereal? It’s easy to disregard the ingredients and origins of our food, but at what cost? Yet, if you are a gardener, you’ve probably considered the big differences in ingredients and flavor when comparing store bought and home grown foods. Many American kitchens …
The average kitchen temperature can noticeably increase when you’re cooking, and during a scorching summer day, the last thing anyone wants to do is turn their kitchen into a personal sauna. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up dreams of delicious meals. With a little creativity and some strategic maneuvering, you can whip …
The sun beaming down, the sizzle of meats on the grill, and laughter bubbling up from a group of friends and family. These are simple joys in gathering around a BBQ, sharing stories, and eating good food. But what truly elevates a cookout to a memorable event? It’s not just about the food, though that’s …