Home Matters
Are you, or would you like to be the handywoman (or handyman) around your home? There’s no reason why you can’t fill this role if you’re willing to commit some time and money. Like everything you do today, you have to invest time learning and practicing new skills to become proficient. You didn’t go to…
After being cooped up in a stuffy house all winter long, it’s finally time to fling open the windows, shoo away the cobwebs and tackle your annual spring cleaning. But often, the chemicals found in conventional cleaning products can be more dangerous than the dirt they’re intended to clean. And the way we clean (with…
Follow these tips for a fast cleaning routine that leaves your home spotless. IN THE KITCHEN The room where you prepare your meals calls for extra attention. Whether it’s the countertops or the appliances, attack each area on its own terms. Every day Wipe countertops with a damp, textured cloth. Then spray with a food-safe…
There’s nothing wrong with giving your houseplants some fresh air during springtime after they’ve been cooped up all winter; in fact, houseplants actually appreciate this. However, when you take a plant from its indoor environment and place it in the outside elements all at once, the plant can easily become stressed as a result of…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.