Vacation is something that we all look forward to, but it’s important not to forget about your home—and its safety—while you’re away. With some pre-planning, it’s easy to make sure your house is safe and secure, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to focus on the relaxation and fun of vacation.
Here are a few must-do tips to make sure your home is protected:
Unplug it allUnplug all of your major appliances that could experience power surges. This can help protect the appliances,...
Summer is an ideal season for traveling and seeing new sights. But before you leave home, you’ll need to make some important decisions regarding the care of your pets. Consider these ways for keeping your feline, canine, or other pets safe and happy during your trip.
Leave your pet at home
One choice is to travel without your pet and leave them in another’s care while you are away. If you decide not to bring your pet with you, consider these tips.
Enlist helpIf you have family and friends near...
From the outside looking in, yard sales can often seem like quite a bit of work. Although hosting a yard sale does require some level of effort, a little organization can make all the difference. Not only will it force you to get rid of unwanted goods, it can help you earn a few extra dollars—a definite win-win! Use these five tips to help you throw a successful and stress-free summer yard sale.
Prep and priceOrganization is a must! Over the course of two to three weeks, pull out all items that...
Staging your home for an open house is crucial in adding appeal to buyers. However, many are unaware of the difference between full-on redecorating and simply staging a home to be presentable for showings.
Here is a breakdown of what home staging really means and how you can get your interior ready for the market.
Clean instead of buyThere are many ways to spruce up your interior space without breaking the bank. Make sure to do a thorough cleaning of every surface and room, including baseboard...
Believe it or not, despite your best efforts, some of your cleaning habits may be doing more harm than good. Be sure not to do the following:
Closing the washing machine door. Closing the door after a load of wash is done seems like a no-brainer. In actuality, you should be leaving the washing machine door open when the laundry is finished. The airflow will actually help prevent mold and mildew from building up inside your machine. If your laundry isn’t smelling as clean as it should after washi...
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog, you may already have your heart set on one particular breed or another. But if your furry friend is to become a beloved and well-behaved part of the household, you may want to be sure you are choosing a breed that is known to be readily trained.
Several factors, such as age or physical and mental health, for example, can affect how easily a dog learns. Some trainers say adult dogs learn more rapidly than playful puppies. But while opinions vary widely amon...
Sure, you’ve seen the small recycling symbols that seem to be stamped on everything from plastics to glass, metal, and paper —but do you really know what they mean? Before you head to the recycling center or take your latest aluminum can collection to the curb, check out these common recycling symbols to learn how these items are intended to be recycled.
The Möbius LoopDesigned by then-23-year-old college student Gary Anderson in 1970, this is the technical name for the universally recognize...
