Many of us know the frustration that comes from pulling load after load of dull, dingy whites from the dryer. They were so pristine when you bought them. How can they look so old already? Unfortunately, many factors can ruin that snow-white appearance, such as hard water, stains and washing colors with your whites. However, […]
Archives for April 2014
5 Early Signs of Small Business Success
Success is hard to measure when starting a small business. The metrics used to determine success for larger companies do not apply when first making investments and finding footing in the market. Most small business owners still want to know how to tell if the endeavor is succeeding or failing. There are five early signs […]
Family Safety: 4 Tips to Prevent Daytime Burglaries
When most people envision a burglary scenario, they probably picture a masked criminal skulking around in the dead of night in search of valuables. However, studies show that a significant amount of burglaries happen in broad daylight. In light of this, it is a good idea to take preventative measures to reduce your chances of […]
4 Steps to Becoming a Professional Interior Designer
Are you an artist with a business mind? Do you have discipline, drive and an artistic flare? If you binge-watch interior design shows on HGTV, and you spend hours of your free time looking online at real estate listings just so you can see how they are decorated, you should consider becoming an interior designer. […]
Ready for Summer: Items Your Home Needs for the Best Backyard Parties
Make your next backyard barbeque the best by investing in the right accessories. This goes further than choosing the perfect menu and planning a fun game. You want your guests to be comfortable and safe while they enjoy the moment. Here are a few items that you’ll want to invest in before you finalize the […]
How to Prep Your Backyard for Months of Summer Fun
With the approach of warmer weather, many homeowners are thinking about ways to tidy up the yard in preparation for summer fun. Creating an attractive and welcoming outdoor environment sets the stage for good times and happy memories that will last throughout the year. Tree trimming The first thing you should tackle is an assessment […]
Easy Repairs for Busy Stay-at-Home Moms
Stay-at-home moms are some of the busiest people on the planet. In the course of a day, they deal with numerous appointments, chores and children’s play activities. So it’s important that moms and kids have safe, quality products to provide productive experiences in the home. It’s equally important that when things need repairing, they are […]
Stress at Home? 5 Tricks to Help Keep Work at Work
Anyone with a stressful job knows how hard it is to shake off the office when you get home from work. Technology makes it easier than ever to get phone calls, emails, or texts, and home offices provide a place to keep working after hours. With all these connections to your job, it’s hard to […]
6 Ways to Increase the Popularity of Your Website
The goal of every website should be to bring more visitors to it. This allows you to grow a community while reaching the goals you may have set in place, which can be anything from producing customers to making your name a household one. Here are six ways that can make your website more popular: […]
Cleaning House: Ideas to Prepare a Parent’s Home for Retirement
If your parents are getting ready for retirement, you can help them by cleaning out the house and getting them prepared for this next stage in their life. This is the time to make sure the home is safe for them as they age, and you can help make it more handicapped-friendly. Taking the right […]