Category: Tips & Tricks

The key to home security often boils down to making a home uninviting to burglars. Experiencing a burglary can be a devastating experience impacting both you and your family long after the unfortunate event took place. Fortunately, the application of several preventative measures can significantly reduce your home's risk of becoming a burglary statistic. There are numerous ways you can…

Home expenses tend to go up significantly in the winter for most homes. This is due to the obvious reason that heating the home becomes a necessity during the colder months. As the weather starts getting chilly and the need to stay indoors arises, so does the need to heat the home become a reality. Most people are torn between…

While officials race to administer COVID-19 vaccines to as many folks as quickly as they can, millions of Americans wistfully stare at their passports and sigh. While travel restrictions will eventually lift, what can you do in the meantime when you need a break? Here are six ways to feel like you’re on vacation at home — even if you…

Have you had the chance to check your home’s foundation lately? Unfortunately, many homeowners often forget to do so until it’s too late, and there are leaks all over their property. These problems are not entirely difficult to correct, but they’re not easy to detect. There’s only one solution to this: regularly perform maintenance checks on your home, particularly the…

A faulty thermostat, furnace blower, clogged filter, worn-out circuit breakers, damp furnace are common reasons for a furnace malfunction Very few problems can cause nightmares to homeowners, like furnace malfunction. If it’s a cold winter night & your furnace has stopped functioning, there can be no worse scenarios than this. That said, it’s crucial to check the longevity of your…

Over the years, many people have had the same questions about mattress toppers: Do you really need a mattress topper? What are the benefits? And what type of mattress topper is the best investment? At first glance, toppers make your old mattress feel more comfortable than what it was before, thus providing you with the extra support that you once…

2020 has surely been the year of the hobbyist. This year has heralded a myriad of different home improvement projects that don’t just stop at DIY home office jobs. Artists, mechanics, and a range of other tinkerers and innovators have been transforming their sheds and garages into highly personalized and practical workshop spaces. Here’s all you’ll need to do when…

Nothing beats snuggling into a warm and cozy bed on a chilly winter night. Although setting the thermostat just right is the easiest way to keep your bedroom warm, it’s not the most economical if you use it all the time. Worrying about your heating costs might prevent you from having a good night’s sleep after all. Luckily, there are…

We use the mirror every morning not to ask, “Who’s the most beautiful in the world?” but to see the refreshing look after a good night’s sleep. It revises us from rest and boosts us with confidence. In the same way, custom cut glass and mirrors in the room re-energize the entire room with light and energy. No matter if…

When a home renovation is underway, you’ll have a lot on your mind. You have a budget to manage, contractors to work with, and a vision to execute. But there’s one thing that many home remodelers often overlook: once your renovations are complete, your beautiful home may be hosting some uninvited guests—we’re talking about mice, cockroaches, and termites.  During a…