Home and Garden - Recent Questions and Answers
With the economy in the state that it is currently in, many people are looking for ways to save money on utility bills. While there are many ways to do this, some may be less obvio...
One of the greatest joys in life is being able to come home to a spotlessly clean house after a long day of work. Just knowing that you won’t have to face a messy house and that y...
Before you replace a light switch in you home, the first thing to do is make sure the power is off to the switch. Go to the main electrical panel and turn off the appropriate break...
The topics of short sales and foreclosures are not topics many people want to discuss, present company included, but the current state of the real estate market dictates that we n...
No matter what type of house or apartment you live in, you can grow a lush garden filled with kitchen herbs, colorful flowers, or chemical free organic vegetables. A garden for a s...
Growing cactus in pots is a great way to add interest to your home as they are low maintenance and are dramatic in form and color. Selecting a decorative pot is half the fun of gro...
How do we change our living habits from living with plenty to living with less?
Three things must be in place to make the transition from living with plenty to living with less....
Chickens that are considered to be free-range are ones that are turned out to roam on pasture. Oftentimes, they are called cage-free, pastured or free-roaming chickens. The term ...
So you’ve decided to sign the lease on that apartment that you’ve wanted because you’re smitten by the high ceilings and that spacious boudoir. Your mind races with how much potent...
For those ladies who have the privilege of decorating however they want, I would like to take some time to dive into the trendy "shabby chic" style and how to use it in a bedroom. ...
Blocked sink drains are the most common services calls plumbers make. Unlike tubs or showers, sinks can not be snaked from above. Sink drains are designed to prevent objects from g...
The key to changing a sewing pattern that fits your body is taking accurate measurements of your bust and hips and then buying the sewing pattern that comes closest to those number...
Easy Outdoor Candleholders
Sometimes the best way to make cheap and easy outdoor candleholders is to use items that you already have on hand. Small glasses or jars painted wit...
Basic Green Living and Reducing your Carbon Footprint
Reducing your carbon footprint begins at home-with you and your family. It may sound like a daunting task, but a few minor c...
Move your house! O.K. you cannot move your house so lets examine the problem and decide what would be the best options for you. Why is the sprinkler head spraying water onto my hou...
Garden pests are a fact of life in the home garden. One way to reduce garden pests and to keep harmful insects away from your garden plants is to maintain a healthy garden. This is...
Back about 20 years ago when I was a wee electrician's apprentice up in Alaska, the first journeyman electrician I worked for pulled me aside and said with a very stern face behind...
The first step toward doing anything is always daunting. You might have a vague idea of what you want, but where do you start? A blank room is just like a blank page. Just ask anyo...
Shopping for just the right piece of unique wall art for an odd space can be an exciting adventure or a lengthy process ending with a piece that exceeds your budget or falls short ...
Borkholder Constructs First Net Zero Home in Michiana
As people add environmental considerations to their home building plans, contractors evolve by rethinking design with ideas...