About 70% of household energy consumption in winter is used by central heating systems. When it comes to heating your home, saving energy will help you save money. Let’s take a look at ways you can heat your home efficiently. Program the Thermostat to Heat Your...
A natural disaster, a bad storm, or even a car accident can be the cause of your home losing power. You can plan for many of these situations and be prepared if and when they happen. Managing your family and home when the power goes out requires planning ahead. Here...
A fireplace is a great additional heat source, especially when you are aiming to reduce reliance on an HVAC system. Fireplaces offer a cozy ambiance on cold winter days and nights. But before you light up the logs, follow these steps to prepare your fireplace for use...
You’ve just brought home your newborn and have all the basic safety necessities like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency contact numbers posted. Although your infant can’t roll over yet, it won’t be long before he or she is scooting,...
If you have purchased or are renting a new house, there are several things that you’ll need to do before you move in. The most important items on your list should be turning on the power, water, internet, and cable. To make sure everything goes smoothly, here is an...
17 Common Household Problems and How to Fix Them Yourself. We were recently asked by Redfin to collaborate on a blog post. Read the full article at redfin.com.