Indoor plants are a pretty and simple way of improving your indoor decor. Some of us, however, have a hard time both deciding what plants to get in the first lace and then remembering to keep them alive. There are some plants that don’t require a great deal of care and look great though! And… Continue reading Best Indoor Plants for Your Home

Although many people tend to look at fire prevention as though it’s a chore, the importance of it shouldn’t be undervalued. Fire takes not just homes and property but also lives, and in many cases fires are easily preventable. Learning to make fire prevention just a part of your daily schedule is very simple. A lot… Continue reading Preventing Fire in Your Home

Your mental state affects how you see the world around you. In a busy world where life can fast-paced and stressful, it’s more important than ever to make sure your mental health is as well-cared-for as possible. While this is not an easy task for everyone, there are a few basic tips that start in the… Continue reading Improving Your Mental Health with Your Home

It’s a safe assumption that most people know what a muggy day feels like – it’s not only sweltering hot, but the air feels thick and moist as well. That’s due to humidity. For those who don’t know what humidity is, it’s a measurement of moisture in the air. Humidity can negatively affect people when… Continue reading Humidity and the Home

Having explained what pH is and why it matters, I am now going to tell you why you should be testing pH levels, whether in soil or water or even in food. pH measures acidity and alkalinity; these levels determine the healthiness of what it is you’re testing, and can help you maximize the benefits… Continue reading The Basics of pH Part 2: Why You Should Test pH Levels

When it comes to your home, there is nothing like knowing it is a safe and healthy environment. However, in many homes asbestos still lingers, and it’s a very serious danger when it’s disturbed. Although it’s relatively common knowledge that asbestos is unsafe, a lot of people don’t know what exactly it is and why… Continue reading Asbestos in the Home

It’s a safe assumption that most of us don’t know a great deal about chemistry. However, knowing what pH is and why you should measure it is very useful knowledge, especially for those in the farming and agriculture industries. pH is a measurement of a water-based solution, ranging from 0 to 14. Pure water has… Continue reading The Basics of pH

Smart home technology is gradually leaking into the everyday lives of ordinary people. Home automation is the most effective way of saving energy, improving efficiency and raising the worth of a house.   Saving Energy and Water, for Your Wallet and Your Planet For the average household, smart home technology can seem very pricey. But when… Continue reading How a Smart Home Could Be Your Best Investment

It can seem like a great deal of money to spend when you think your current heating works fine…but there are many more advantages to having a modern heating system in your home than you might think. The Cost of Comfort When it comes to cost efficiency, old heat pumps have nothing on new ones.… Continue reading Why You Should Invest in a Modern Heat Pump

Enter September, and the first month of spring – finally! The days are growing slowly but surely longer and the sun is gracing us all with its presence a little more each day. Welcoming Spring While the beautiful spring flowers and the adorable baby lambs are always a welcome sight each year, and the idea… Continue reading Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer