3 Water Well Maintenance Tips To Reduce Repairs And Problems With Pumps

Posted on 26 September 2016

Maintenance of a water well is important if you rely on your well for home plumbing. There are also some things that you can do to reduce problems with the well equipment, plumbing, and appliances in your home. You may want to consider solutions such as a water softener system, pressure tank, and solar powered pump. Here are some of the improvements that you may want to consider for the well system for your home: [Read More]

Natural Weed-Control Options

Posted on 29 August 2016

While there are many benefits of having a big, beautiful yard, one of the drawbacks is weeds. No matter where you live, you're likely to run into the pesky plants during warm spring and summer months. While having some weeds is usually not harmful to your yard, they aren't aesthetically appealing, either. To keep your home's outdoor areas looking their best, it's important to get rid of the weeds as soon as possible, before they overtake your grass. [Read More]

4 Reasons Shutters Are So Great On Tiny Houses

Posted on 2 August 2016

The tiny house movement is picking up steam in the United States. Spurred on by the rising cost of the "American Dream," the recent recession, and the desire to reduce one's carbon footprint, tiny houses are this generation's response to living a life of excess in a McMansion. In sharp contrast to those oversize monstrosities, tiny houses are uniquely cozy homes, usually under 500 square feet. They house all the necessities, including a bathroom and a kitchen, just in a much more compact footprint than many Americans are used to. [Read More]

Doing Away With The Disposal: Why You Might Want To Consider Dumping A Drain-Clogging Appliance

Posted on 10 July 2016

If you have had to deal with your garbage disposal jamming up and your sink drain clogging repeatedly, you know it's time to do something about that disposal. But replacing it with a new one might not be the best move. Sometimes getting rid of the disposal entirely is better. While disposals can be very convenient, sometimes they can cause more trouble than they're worth. There are some distinct advantages to removing a disposal completely. [Read More]

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Hardwood Flooring: a Great Option for Parents

I am a mother of three children, and until recently, I had always had carpeted floors. I grew up with carpeted floors, and our first home came with them. When we recently moved into a larger home when we were expecting our third child, we fell in love with a home with hardwood flooring. I loved the look of them, but I did not expect them to make a huge difference in my life like they did. While carpeting did have its benefits, I do not miss cleaning up stains that my children made in them every day and the constant vacuuming they needed. Having wood floors makes my life much easier. I created this blog to help share my experience with other busy parents. I learned that a small change in a home can make your life much easier when you have children.

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