Category: HOME

What Is the Proper Way to Organize a Refrigerator?

You reach into the refrigerator and can’t find what you’re looking for; it’s a disorganized mess. You need better access to your food. And you need to be able to tell what’s expired and what’s still good. It can seem overwhelming to organize when every shelf in your refrigerator is full. So, how do you…


These Are Some of the Hottest Bedroom Design Trends of 2023

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the new year comes new trends. And while most of us don’t completely redecorate based on trends, they can be a valuable source of inspiration. From vintage furniture to tossing out the televisions, a lot of new trends are making their way into the bedroom for 2023….


Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems

I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that’s cluttering our homes if we knew these things would serve a worthwhile cause or help someone else. And I know too well the conflict. It’s nearly impossible for me to let go of things that…


Garden Planning: How to Make This Year’s Crop Your Biggest Ever, Part 1

Gardening season typically starts in April, but many gardeners swear by sowing their seeds early for a harvest several months earlier—and much longer. Outdoor conditions in most of the United States are too harsh to sow seeds directly in the ground or in raised planter beds in February and March, but you can easily start…


What Should I Do When My Furnace Breaks Down?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi With the year’s coldest months underway, your furnace will be working overtime to keep the house cool. And if it breaks down, fixing it will quickly become your top priority. Here are some do’s and don’ts about what to do if something goes wrong with your heating…


The Pros and Cons of Foam Insulation

A new home is being built on my street. I’ve visited the job site countless times to check on the progress and to observe the quality of the workmanship. So far I’ve recorded nearly 40 videos showing mistakes and shortfalls. You can view the videos on my website. The link is at the end of…


What Are the Most Common Time Management Problems—and How Do I Avoid Them?

invoWe all have a limited amount of hours each day to get our tasks completed. But why does it always feel like there’s so much to do but so little time? When we think about how to better manage our time, we’re likely reminded of how much we’re wasting. While it’s important to keep a…


7 Common Laundry Mistakes That Could Be Damaging Your Clothes

Doing laundry involves more than simply tossing clothes into the washing machine and pulling them out when they’re clean. It requires proper prep work, detergent measuring and cleanup to keep fabrics (and your washer and dryer) in top shape. If you’re not careful, certain laundry mistakes can damage your clothing and impact the effectiveness of…


Tuscan Elegance With a Florida Flair

When most people think of Florida homes, a Tuscan farmhouse on the Gulf of Mexico isn’t the first image that springs to mind, making this property all the more impressive. Located in an exclusive area of Tierra Verde island on the Pinellas County side of Tampa Bay, the massive 12,000 square-foot, three-level residence has seven…


Photos: Dad Spends 13 Years Transforming His Backyard Into a Traditional Japanese Garden

A British dad of two spent 13 years transforming his barren backyard at his terraced city home into an incredible Japanese garden. Martin Fitton, 54, from Brislington, Bristol, fell in love with Japanese gardens after first visiting one on holiday in Dorset back in 2009 and immediately set about creating his own at home. Over…