I just watched the 1939 version of The Wizard of Oz again, and realized for the first time, how closely the plot parallels our current global plight. Homes are being sucked up from families by an inexorable force that can’t be controlled. The wicked witches of the (middle) east want to destroy everything we hold dear, and our only hope is a bunch of world leaders with limited brains, courage, and heart. But, obviously, the…
Read MoreAre you starting to get a little bored with your kitchen’s look? If so, it may be the right time to consider a kitchen remodel. There are thousands of kitchen remodeling options and ideas for every budget, but before getting the sledgehammer out and stripping that old wallpaper, it is best to review some helpful planning tips and tricks. This way, you are better-prepared for your upcoming kitchen remodeling project! The First Step to Kitchen…
Read MoreYes, carpet installation can be a difficult task if you are doing it yourself but the job can be simplified by following these tips. The two most important tips are to make sure that you have bought enough carpet to compensate if you make a cutting mistake and you have the tools that are necessary to install the carpet. If there is already carpet on the floor, you have to take it up and remove…
Read MoreRemote area solar power systems are essential in certain areas. Some areas of the Australian Outback or the Alaskan mountains, for example, are off the grid. This means that homeowners rely on solar power to provide their home with some electrical luxuries that they would enjoy if they were living in a grid powered town or city. There are definitely benefits you will find when choosing remote area solar power systems. The major benefits is…
Read MoreIf you have chicken, it’s important that you fence them. This is to prevent them from getting out of their aviary. The fence also protects the birds from predators. You also protect them from toxic plants that might harm them. The fence also gives you peace of mind as you know that your chickens are out of reach of predators and can’t get out of their secluded area. Chicken fencing options Where you are looking…
Read MoreThis sounds easy. Go to your favorite big box store, find their padlock section, pick out your padlock and pay for it. So how exactly did you choose your padlock, was it the packaging, did you get a BOGO or maybe the packaging said “Strong Indestructible Padlock”. Whatever your decision making process, it was probably based on padlock display and convenience. This is the wrong way to select any type of lock. If you read…
Read MoreA clean house is the secret of having a healthy family. Cleaning involves a lot of different tasks in a home, like upholstery, window, tile, roof, and most important carpet cleaning. Today we will be discussing why it’s so important to get your carpets cleaned professionally. Regardless of whether you are moving into a new home, moving into a rented apartment, or moving back again into your recently renovated home, professional carpet cleaning is an…
Read MoreKeeping up with the times has its many advantages. Consider CFL bulbs that most people have been using recently. Compared to the traditional incandescent bulbs that everybody grew up with, CFL bulbs consume 75% less energy. An ordinary bulb creates 90% of heat rather than light! Fluorescent tube lights too are preferable to the ordinary bulb, consuming 70% less electricity. Since lighting is common to every home, task lighting and spot lighting would save on…
Read MoreThere are so many great benefits to using remote area solar power systems and the first is the money saving benefits. When you find yourself living in a remote area, you may find that to get grid power to the property is going to be an exceptionally expensive task. Most power companies run to a certain point and anything beyond that is for your account and they can charge whatever they like, if you need…
Read MoreAs I get older, and my goal is to get as old as I can, I begin to realize some of the things I haven’t noticed in my life. You know how it is; things creep up little by little, and then all of a sudden, there it is. That happened to me recently with my eyes. Since I was in the ninth grade (I will not disclose the year), I have been wearing glasses…
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