Category: Home & Garden

Some read for pleasure, some for work, some for study, but regardless of the purpose, there are many avid readers who spend time with a […]

The houses we live in are not buildings, but systems. Every part of your home makes your life a little safer and more comfortable: the […]

I don’t use heavy duty water filters attached to the faucet. I care about the purity and taste of my water, but not enough for […]

Hosting holiday guests is hard work, and even with the best intentions of making sure your guests are as comfortable as possible, it can be […]

If you feel like owning a home is actually a second job that costs you money rather than pays you, you’re not wrong. A home […]

Heaters have long played an important role in helping me get through the winter. I had one in my childhood bedroom which had a bad […]

If you celebrate Christmas, you probably have a decorated tree somewhere in your home. As a child, the tree in my house was an old, […]

There are some holiday decorating essentials that aren’t worth skimping on—like a quality tablecloth that isn’t made from synthetic fibers so you can actually remove […]

The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an […]

We all know someone who is constantly cold. I am, in fact, one of those people. I hate air conditioners. I hate winter. I hate […]

The rising cost of water in the US has many of us thinking about saving money, and washing dishes is a good place to start. […]

Any aspiring logger knows that in most cases it is illegal to enter a national forest to cut down a tree. This month, however, the […]

Apparently, we’re all thinking about emergencies: FEMA reports that more than 80% of Americans have collected emergency supplies, and people are buying more emergency kits […]

When I went shopping last week, I wasn’t necessarily looking for a new air purifier, but as is typical on trips to Costco, I left […]

I really love gifts. Giving them, receiving them, even wrapping gifts is what excites me. Yes, I’m the weirdo in the family who bends the […]

December brings increased use of certain appliances, and keeping the air warm is important during cold weather. Luckily, keeping your home running like a well-oiled […]

Home Depot is still offering some great Cyber ​​Monday deals, including discounts on cordless tools and name brand batteries for nearly 50% off. If you’re […]

Home Depot’s Black Friday sale has some notable deals, including discounts on cordless tools and name brand batteries for nearly 50% off. If you’re planning […]

I’ve been using a Solo Stove knockoff on my patio for the past few years and thought it was okay, if not entirely fair, from […]

The holidays are approaching, and as the end of the year approaches, millions of people will hit the road, the skies and the train tracks […]

Setting up a home workshop is fun, and having the right tools for maintenance is important, but purchasing all the necessary tools can be costly. […]

If you’ve been looking for the perfect garden hose (lightweight, won’t splinter or burst, long enough, durable enough to last more than a season), here […]

While there are pros and cons to tracking your health data too closely, if and when you decide to weigh yourself, you should do so […]

Like many people, my approach to shopping involves me spending hours finding things I want, adding them to my cart, and then… doing nothing. I […]

I buy an electric car for Black Friday and refuse to be upset about it. You should think about this too, especially if you have […]

Tools are getting smarter, as is all the equipment you need to DIY your home. Whether you’re saving money on your energy bill or cutting […]

At some point in your gardening journey, you will be faced with the problem of where to store all your seeds. A box or stack […]

Improving the lighting in your home can make life more comfortable and even make dark areas safer, but adding unwired lighting can be expensive. While […]

If you’re planning holiday shopping for a woodworker, weekend DIYer, or DIY enthusiast, or if you’re one or all of the above and want to […]

If you have a formal dining room in your home, chances are you don’t use it often. While the dining room was once the focal […]

Towels are serious business. Their market is estimated at 10 billion dollars . First of all, we buy a lot of towels. If you’ve ever […]

People love to remodel and update their homes. There’s something exciting about updating rooms in your home, or even your entire home—new finishes, new designs, […]

In my opinion, heaters are the perfect invention, but I understand that they may not be safe in some places. If you live in a […]

In warm weather, it’s easy to love outdoor space. It’s a little more difficult when the temperature drops and every time you stand on the […]

Carbon monoxide can be a big hazard in the winter; doors and windows tend to remain closed, and there may be periods when air circulation […]

As the changing seasons lead to more time spent indoors, November is the month to prepare your home for the cold weather. Keeping your home […]

If you’re anything like me, the end of Daylight Saving Time hits you like a truck and you get depressed every time you look outside […]

If you’ve ever returned to your childhood home after a long absence, you get a sense of how quickly Americans reinvent everything. Buildings that are […]

Even though we live in the 21st century and can send a message halfway around the world more or less instantly, we still rely on […]

If you’re a DIY enthusiast or just want to do routine maintenance or minor repairs in your home, you need a good set of tools. […]