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Converting Garages into Livable Spaces

By Angela on July 11, 2017 Home

With property values on the rise nationwide, home owners are looking to turn every square foot of their home into usable living space. Long the home of cars, lawn and garden equipment and seasonal items, garages are quickly being transformed into additional living space areas ranging from entertainment spaces to game rooms to full-fledged man caves. The advantage that attached garages have over other storage buildings such as sheds or detached garages is that they are generally already wired for electricity and can even be easily plumbed to offer an additional bathroom or even shower space. Some people, however, want…

Shrinking floors? How to Guard Against Hardwood Floor Gaps

By Angela on July 9, 2017 Home

Hardwood flooring is a way to add beauty and style to your home, which helps to explain its popularity. Once it’s installed, though, you may have noticed that gaps start to appear when the weather cools down. While small gaps are normal, wider gaps become havens for dust and dirt. Those wider gaps also lead to drafty conditions in those cold winter months. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to guard against hardwood floor gaps. Wood Selection Different kinds of wood react differently to changes in moisture. The amount wood shrinks or expands in response to changes in…

How to Tell If Trees On Your Property Are Dying

By Angela on July 8, 2017 Home

Healthy trees in good soil can provide a wind break, protection from the glaring sun, a buffer for storm winds, and a beautiful and comfortable spot to relax outdoors. On the other hand, with your average oak tree weighing many tons, trees can be a formidable force against your house when they are dead or dying. Oak is exceptionally heavy, but trees of all types can crush through brick walls, smash cars, flatten sheds, crash through roofs and a whole lot more. Here is how to tell if trees on your property are dying and becoming a fall risk. Tree…

Do Programmable Thermostats Really Save You Money?

By Pennysaver Plus on July 6, 2017 Home, Pennysaver News

If you are in the market for new ways to save energy in your home, you have probably heard of Programmable Thermostats. Programmable thermostats are marketed as saving energy, cutting costs, and increasing ease of use. Are they worth the hype? The following is a breakdown of Programmable Thermostats’ key features and how they live up to these marketing claims. Automatic Adjustments With a traditional thermostat, you manually adjust the temperature in your home. You have a couple specific ways that you can adjust what is happening. You can choose to heat or cool your home to a specific temperature.…

Foods that Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage

By Angela on July 3, 2017 Food and Dining

Sunshine is very important for your body. Outside of foods rich in vitamin D, it is a great way to get natural vitamin D. The issue, as everyone now knows, is that too much sun can burn you and predispose you to skin cancer. You can dress appropriately to minimize your exposure to the sun’s rays, but what if you want to bask in the glory of the sun? Commercial sunscreens are filled with potentially harmful chemicals, and natural sunscreens are not so effective. However, natural protection can also come from the foods that you eat. The following is a…

Get Your Kids into Gardening This Summer

By Angela on July 2, 2017 Family

Even if your children spend most of their time on the allotment, you probably don’t know what they usually do. Parents will often stay out of it as long as the kids are having fun. Besides, finding activities to keep your children occupied during summer could prove challenging. As such, you might be wondering why you should get your kids into gardening. Every child should participate in some gardening activity. However, getting them interested might not be easy even though the garden is a great playground. Your kids will love gardening, albeit in short bursts. Letting your children assist and…

Fun Ways to Exercise Outdoors

By Angela on July 1, 2017 Health & Wellness

If you’re like many people, chances are that you sometimes want to exercise outside when the weather is nice. But if you’re used to working out in a gym or in an otherwise-structured environment, you might not know where to start. Exercising outdoors can be invigorating and give you a break from the gym environment, so if you’re ready to mix up your workout routine a bit, read on to discover a few fun ways to start exercising outdoors. Get Some Friends Together for Recess You might remember freeze tag, keep away, and pickup basketball from recess as a child.…

Things to Know Before Adding a Greenhouse

By Angela on June 30, 2017 Home

Greenhouses may not seem cheap or easy to build, but they can be necessary for your farm or garden. Figuring out some important key factors before you get started on a greenhouse will help save you time and money. Here are 5 things to consider before adding a greenhouse to your operation. 1. Freestanding or attached? Greenhouses come in two basic forms: freestanding structures or buildings that are attached to already-built houses. Both have their pros and cons. Attached greenhouses have the benefit of having a pre-existing north wall to use as insulation. It can be costly to build a…

How to Introduce a New Pet to Existing Pets

By Angela on June 29, 2017 Home

Help Your Pets Go From Foe to Fam(ily) As Easy As Saying, “1, 2, 3! “…In the arms of the angel, fly away from here…” no wait, “…and the endlessness that you fear. You are pulled from the wreckage…” who has the remote?? Find the remote!! “You’re in the arms of the angel. May you find some comfort here…” it’s too late. My eyes have welled up with tears and I’m earnestly searching for my cuddle buddies. I cry out, “Snookums? Where are you Snookums? Mommy loves you, come here please!!” You’ve all been there before. When Sarah McLachlan gives…

Outdoor Party Games for Every Occasion

By Angela on June 28, 2017 Seasonal

With the onset of the warm summer months, now is a great time to start spending time outdoors. Whatever the occasion, whether a graduation party or basic BBQ with friends, the best way to keep your guests entertained and ensure that the party goes off without a hitch is to take part in some fun and time-wasting outdoor party games, which are perfect for those times when you’re waiting for the food to be ready or for drinks to be served. While there are almost endless amounts of outdoor party games to choose from, here are a few that are…

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