July 7, 2012 in Home Improvement, Housing, Housing RSS, Housing Tips
Termites live to eat. Their hunger causes $5 billion worth of damage each year in the U.S., damage most homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover. In fact, a colony can devour a foot of 2-by-4 wood in only six months. And since termites are masters at going undetected, they can destroy entire support beams before you discover ...
July 3, 2012 in Entertainment, Family Features, Games, Gardening, Grandparenting, Home and Garden, Housing, Housing RSS, Leisure & Activities, Relationships, Relationships - RSS
The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower … and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by taking advantage of the weather. Get the family outside and interact with nature. Head out to the garden toddlers in tow – or to a ...
June 18, 2012 in Decorating, Food, Gardening, Housing
With spring arriving earlier this season, gardeners across the country are inspired to plant now. Daydreams of fresh produce used in delicious sauces, salads and stir fries have many drawing garden plot plans and even starting seeds for future transplanting. Tabletop gardens are a fun and decorative way to expand into new planting opportunities. Growing ...
June 8, 2012 in Entertainment, Food, Gardening, Grandparenting, Healthy Eating, Housing, Kids, Leisure & Activities, Relationships
Gardening creates fun and learning experiences through planting and cultivating seeds for small children who are inquisitive about everything. Feed their curiosity by growing with gravity. Gardening does not have to be just a row of carrots in the garden any more. Many of the plants we love to grow in gardens actually do very ...
June 7, 2012 in Housing, Housing Tips, Living, Safety, Travel
Have you ever accidentally left a candle burning unattended? Or left home without turning on the security system? You probably made a mental note to yourself to not do it again, but otherwise didn’t think much about it. But next time, you might not get so lucky. A simple “uh oh” could lead to thousands ...
June 4, 2012 in Decorating, Housing, Housing Tips, Leisure & Activities
In our fast-paced and chaotic lives, we’re always seeking ways to relax and de-stress from the day. For some, that means watching a favorite TV show, having a nice glass of wine, or even a message at the spa, but we often forget about our homes and the impact of its design on relaxation. Kelly ...
May 27, 2012 in Entertainment, Gardening, Housing, Housing Tips, Leisure & Activities
What gardener doesn’t find tasks like weeding and watering tiresome? To tackle recurring chores like these and more with greater ease and efficiency, consider some practical tools that offer two-in-one solutions. Watering well: For a new twist on watering, try the new Dramm ColorStorm Spinning Sprinkler. It takes the usual hose-attached sprinkler experience in a ...
May 18, 2012 in Gardening, Home Improvement, Housing
As the weather continues to warm, it’s time to get back outside and start working in the yard again. If your mower is on its last leg, it may be time to invest in a new one, and now is the perfect time to research which unit is right for you. “Whether you have a ...
