One of the best things you can do for your home is to go green. Not only do energy-efficient and sustainable upgrades benefit the environment, they’ll also save you money on your heating and cooli...
Many people think laundry is easy. Just dump in clothes, soap and water, right? In fact, doing laundry well so everything gets clean and garments are preserved is a careful process. Here are some c...
Most brands of laundry detergent have a high PH. Sure, they may destroy organic matter like dirt, sweat, and germs, but that same mechanism they use also harms your clothing and skin. One of the gr...
6 Easy House Chores for Younger Kids
One of the best qualities to instill in your children at a young age is responsibility. Assigning chores to your child is a great way you can begin to teach them this. The great part about these ho...
I know the winter is still a ways away for many people, but autumn will be upon us before we realize it. Soon we’ll be trading afternoons romping around the park for quiet days inside. Before it ge...
You’re Using Your Dishwasher Wrong
The dishwasher is a wonderful invention. It makes cleanup a cinch, which means it’s an easy task to kick over to the kids’ chore list. Unfortunately, most people aren’t using their machines properl...
Most people pump their water out of the ground through a well. As the water travels through soil and rock, it picks up minerals (like calcium and magnesium). Even if you’re on city/town water, it s...
If you have soft water, count yourself lucky. Soft water is water with a low concentration of calcium and magnesium, as well as other harsh elements. It feels slippery and lathers easily. You also ...
Sports should be an integral part of everyone’s life. They give you a chance to get some exercise without feeling like work. They also teach us valuable lessons about winning and losing to help kee...
Laundry is a chore, but it has to be done. Most of us don’t enjoy washing load after load, but there’s no avoiding it. We can, however, speed up the process. Here are some tips for fast laundry.