Have you just purchased a new home, or are you considering a move, but the home’s septic tank has you wary? Fear not! Although a septic tank may seem very different from more traditional sewer lines, a septic tank functions much the same way, by treating your home’s wastewater. Septic tanks can save you money…

Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ctcwired/36543348524 Are you thinking about ways to spruce up your backyard and make it a more inviting outdoor environment for your family and friends? Here are some easy and inexpensive ways to breathe some new life into your tired backyard.  1. Create a conversation area.  You can use your existing patio furniture, or…

Having water at the right temperature plays an important role in how much we enjoy our living situation. If you can’t change the temperature on your water heater, it can lead to cold showers, occasional burns, and high electric bills. It’s important to know what factors into the ideal water heater temperature in your home.…

As the days seem to be getting shorter and colder, it’s tempting to forget all your household worries by laying in on the sofa with a hot drink; and why not? You have every right to enjoy the festive season (and bad Hallmark movies) and some relaxation time. However, you don’t want to venture into…

Estate planning is something everyone, no matter how young or old, rich or poor, needs to participate in sooner rather than later. Planning your estate is the act of deciding where your assets, both those big and small, will go when you pass away. To avoid confusion and hurt feelings of those closest to you,…

  A Gift Basket for Everyone on Your List Some people aren’t gifted when it comes to giving presents. It’s hard to purchase a thoughtful item for coworkers or extended family members when you don’t know their interests and passions. Assembling a gift basket can make it look like you put a great deal of…

Traditional abrasive blasting used sand to remove imperfections from a surface and to reshape materials. Over time, however, it became known that sand could have serious health consequences. Beyond that, it was not a material that could be used again, making it something that had to be replaced. In response to this need, glass beads…

  Autumn isn’t just a time to drink pumpkin spice lattes and go bobbing for apples. Depending on where you live, it can also seem like a great time to perform renovations. But before you hire a contractor and start hammering into the drywall, you need to decide on a few things. The weather may…

  Floor protection is an absolute necessity if you plan on cleaning, moving, renovating or building something new in your home. But what if you’ve never shopped for floor protection? How do you know what to look for, and how can you be sure that you’re getting a good deal on it? Here are just…

You’ve got a rental property that’s vacant, which means you need to craft a rental listing that will bring in potential applicants. But how do you make sure it will stand out in a sea of listings? You start with great, eye-catching, photos that give the people scrolling through listings a strong incentive to stop…