Homemade Kefir from Microbiota, Inc. Fermented right on your kitchen counter, flavored and sweetened by you. A few years ago I got a case of food poisoning which was serious enough to put me in the hospital. After a week or two of some heavy antibiotics, my doctor recommended that I drink kefir to restore…
When you buy a home, you’ll probably spend some time making it look beautiful and stylish. In particular, you may want to think about the exterior of your home. Mainly, because this is what your neighbors and any passers-by will see every day. It’s also worth considering because when you sell it’s going to be…
Just because you do not own your house does not mean that you have to settle for what you found when you moved in. You can dress it up, cover the not-so-attractive parts, and add you own personal touch. Decorating a rental can often seem like a task full of decisions, making you have…
There are a number of reasons why you might be considering renovating your home or at least, parts of it. You may be getting ready to sell. With a home renovation, you can add as much as twenty-five percent onto the asking value of your home. You may think that this is an exaggeration…
As every homeowner already knows, energy isn’t cheap. And running a home takes a lot of energy over the course of a year. Most of us are resigned to this fact, but it’s always looking for ways to cut the amount of energy you use in your home. There is always something that can be…
It’s interesting how often we ignore the light fixtures in our houses. If we’re renovating or reconfiguring a room, it’s almost second nature to start with the furniture and appliances. It makes sense; our things are what we see every day. But what we should really be focusing on is the lighting of the interior.…
You’ve signed the deed and are now officially a homeowner—congratulations! Owning your own home is a major accomplishment. But ask any veteran homeowner about owning a home and they’ll quickly tell you the journey (and hard work) has only begun. To keep it up to code and to your standards, homeowners insurance is your new…
Each year there is over two million home burglaries are reported each year. Burglaries can take their toll, not only financially, but emotionally too. It’s awful to think that somebody has broken into your house and taken your things. It makes you wonder whether you are truly safe in your own home. Fortunately, there is…
Homeowners spend lots of time and money caring for their homes. Whether it’s decluttering or repair work, there are plenty of things that can be done to keep every aspect of a home in tip top condition. But some issues can spread and develop quickly leaving us with little time to act and solve the…
Suffering from allergies is something a lot of people have to put up with. While some people have allergies to food, others can be allergic to dust mites, pollen, or pet dander. All of these particles in the air can make allergy sufferers sniffly, red-eyed or itchy. They can also affect some people’s breathing, especially…
Admit it. You’ve always liked the idea of your dog being a guard dog – the kind of dog that would foil any burglar’s attempts and keep the family safe. A lot of dog owners share your dream. Here’s how to make it a reality. Teaching Your Dog Basic Obedience You need to have a…
I love redecorating my home. I think everyone does when we get right down to it. We all want to spend a few weeks renovating our property and making it beautiful inside and out. The best time to do this is usually in the summer when you’ve got a lot of spare time. Particularly, if…