Protecting Your Homestead Property
With the financial benefits of homesteading, you want to ensure the property is as safe and secure as possible to protect your investment, livestock, and all your hard work. There are many potential risks that homesteaders–especially novice ones–may not be aware of, including criminal damage and trespassing, as well as the risk of animal predators […]
Why Putting Off Repairs In The Home Is Always A Mistake
Owning a home is a wonderful thing for a lot of people, and it’s something that many work hard to be able to do. However, the hard work doesn’t – or shouldn’t – end when you’re given the keys, and you’ve paid all the fees. In fact, that’s just the start of the journey. There’s […]
Getting Started with Growing Herbs at Home
Growing herbs at home is one of those things that many people just give up on. Mainly because herbs wither and die. But there are many reasons this happens, and getting to know each plant helps when growing. From the easiest ones to grow to the best for cooking, here are some tips. Consider Pots […]
Drain Cleaning Maintenance to Avoid Big Problems Later
Every home and building has a drain system. It provides a network of pipes and pathways for wastewater to travel out and away, ideally never to be seen again. The system is fairly simple, relying on gravity for water flow. However, this system only works so well; if there is a blockage in a drain […]
Reliving the Past: The Joy of Sharing Old Home Movies with Grandkids
In the age of smartphones and instant videos, there’s something remarkably heartwarming about dusting off the old shoebox of home movies. The crackling sound of the projector, the whirr of the film reel, and the sepia-toned memories bring back an era when capturing family moments required more effort and anticipation. Today, the joy of sharing […]
“Water” You Talking About? The Most Common Water Problems in the Home
When we rely on something as basic as a running faucet every single day, we can certainly get in a panic if any little problem occurs. There are so many common water problems in the home that we need to be aware of. We need also be proactive enough to ensure that they are fixed […]
Have we forgotten We Are The World?
Last night I watched the documentary on Netflix for the “We Are The World” song collaboration. It was fun to see some of my favorite artists featured and to have their insights on the making of the song. Was it the “greatest night in pop”? Possibly. No doubt it was iconic and a novelty for […]
4 Places That Could Damage Your Health
Everyone should be concerned about how their health and happiness are connected. Poor health means you will struggle to be as happy as possible. Unhappiness can also impact your health as you tend to stress about everything under the sun. One area you should focus on is your hearing, which is often neglected compared to […]
4 Checkups You Might Not Have Considered For Your Child
As a parent, you know how important it is to make sure your child visits the dentist regularly and has their eyes checked. But making sure your child is as healthy as they can be can sometimes extend further than these routine checkups. Let’s take a look at some of these now. Nutritional visits We […]
How Can You Look After Your Health While You’re At Work?
You know how important it is to take care of your health, but if you spend a lot of time at work, are you doing everything you can? Prioritizing your health in the workplace not only makes sure you’re happy and healthy, but it will help with your productivity too. With that in mind, let’s […]
Growing a Healthy Dwarf Lemon Tree
Spring fever is already setting in for gardeners around the US. Seed catalogues with enticing photos of vegetables and fruits are the eye-candy of the season! This may be the year you consider something new, something vibrant and fun like a dwarf lemon tree for your homestead. The trouble is, other than ordering it from […]
What Ever Happened to Being a Good Neighbor?
Perhaps you are lucky enough to have a fantastic neighborhood with caring neighbors who look for opportunities to help and care for you and your neighborhood. For many today, that is simply not the case. People are frequently asking “what ever happened to being a good neighbor”? Many things factor into dissatisfaction with neighbors and […]