(NAPSI)—While most people think of the laundry room as pretty utilitarian, an increasing number of savvy homeowners have found a way to make it pretty attractive. Here are six tips and tricks that can help: Let the sun shine in: Increasingly, builders and homeowners are moving laundry areas from the basement to higher-traffic are as Read More …
Category: Home Improvement
THINK EARTH Assess Your Environmental Impact
(NAPSI)—Whether it’s Earth Day or any other day, it can be a good time to ask just how “earth minded” your household is. Many of our daily activities such as driving a car, using electricity, or disposing of waste can cause greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn create a carbon footprint. The question is, what Read More …
YOUR YARD Gardening Tool Care
(NAPSI)—Before diving into yard care, make sure your lawn and gardening tools are up to the task with proper maintenance. The tips below could save you money and time by extending the life of your tools. Hand Tool Maintenance To protect your investment in quality hand and gardening tools, clean them after each use, removing Read More …
Power Is The Priority With An At-Home Office
(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a summary of trends indicates that 3.7 million employees now telecommute at least half of their work week. In fact, the number of work-at-home individuals who are not self-employed has grown by 103 percent since 2005. These work trends support an urgent need for undisrupted electricity in the home Read More …
TOP TIPS Declutter Your Home And Give Unused Items A ‘Second Chance’
(NAPSI)—Here are five simple, effective tips to help you clean out any junk you’ve accumulated—and make some quick cash in the process. Start with storage spaces. Formulate a plan and take it one room at a time, starting with storage spaces (closets, basement, attic, the garage). You’ll need the space as you move through each Read More …
MOVING IDEAS Three Ways To Save
(NAPSI)—Every year, some 35 million Americans move to a new home. If you’re ever among them, you should know that three simple steps can help you go a long way toward more savings and less stress: Downsize. Donate, sell or toss anything you don’t love, need or use. Pay special attention to bulky, heavy stuff Read More …
SLEEP FACTS Sleep: A Window To Your Health By Avner Halperin
(NAPSI)—Even though most people do it every night, science still has had a hard time understanding sleep. Greek philosophers argued about it; scientists studied it for millennia and just about everyone recognizes it’s important. For thousands of years, people believed sleep was a passive state during which active physical and mental processes are “on hold.” Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME Clearly, Window Film Saves Money
(NAPSI)—You can keep your windows from decreasing your home’s energy efficiency and increasing your monthly energy bills. Windows typically account for 15 to 30 percent of the total heating load in a structure and may account for over half the summer cooling load. Money may be escaping out your windows. “I encourage homeowners to think Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME Ten Tips For Successful Spring Cleaning
(NAPSI)—As the weather begins to warm, many people begin to think about spring cleaning. Here are 10 simple tasks to help get ready for spring. Clean the Windows. A simple solution of dish soap and warm water and a squeegee will give you the best results. Clean those often-neglected baseboards and door frames. Dish soap Read More …
Get to the Bottom of Water Waste
(NAPSI)—Have your water bills started creeping up? Or, if less than five people live in your home, does your winter water bill exceed 12,000 gallons per month? Then it’s no mystery; you probably have a water leak. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of Read More …