From a child home sick from school to a last-minute babysitter cancellation, no matter how organized and well-prepared you are, there will come a time when you have to trust one or more of your children to stay home on their own. Take the time to educate your children about home safety so they feel…
Read MoreHome Design-Inspired Activities for Kids
Home design is more than just color schemes and fabric swatches — it’s the blending of art and science, architecture and engineering, creativity and practicality. In other words, it is an incredible way to spark a child’s imagination while teaching them important skills like engineering, art and math. Designing a home, from planning square footage…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Checklist For Your Home
Protecting loved ones from injury is the top priority when a disaster strikes. A major event such as a storm or a fire generally brings a high degree of confusion and chaos along with it. It’s also common for items to be in short supply in the wake of a disaster. Stores often close because…
Read MoreHome Offices for People with Disabilities: How to Make Your Space More Accessible
Working from home comes with a lot of perks, like spending your day in a home office of your own design, creating your own schedule, setting your own dress code, and enjoying the conveniences of being in a space that is comfortable, convenient and inspiring. While this is true for most anyone, it’s especially true…
Read MoreHow to Build a Butterfly Garden in Your Backyard
Most people would rather have less, not more, flying insects in their yard. Butterflies, however, are often an exception to that rule. These winged creatures bring colorful beauty and charm to almost any backyard space, and they’re a sight that everyone, from children to adults, can enjoy. Fortunately, butterflies are simple to attract with the…
Read MoreBackyard Tree Identification Guide
Whether you want to teach your kids about natural wildlife or tell a landscaper or local tree removal pro what to expect – it’s helpful to know what kind of trees stand in your yard. This guide will help you identify your trees by climate and classification. When in doubt, you can always consult a local arborist for help….
Read MoreFive Things To Know About Home Office Attitudes and Trends
December 13, 2016 Shift in Home Office Trends Home offices became increasingly popular during the 1990s and 2000s, but as of the last few years, some renovation pros are seeing a decline in the demand for home improvement services related to working from home. More and more people are working from home, so why the…
Read MoreHome-Schooling Help: Math Games and Resources
Are you a home schooling parent struggling to keep your kids focused on math? Many kids would much rather be playing their favorite sport, talking with their friends, or playing a video game than learning their multiplication tables. These distractions are that much harder to avoid when they’re within reach. One of the ways you…
Read MoreConservation of Electricity at Home
Energy conservation is an important factor that people should be aware of. The natural resources that we use in our daily life such as water, electricity and gasoline are mostly supplied from limited resources. Fresh water supplies are diminishing with large demand from irrigation and electrical power plant cooling. US electricity is primarily sourced from…
Read MoreReduce Waste and Save Money at Home
The importance of caring for the environment seems to be in the news every day, and sometimes it is hard to know how to make a difference in the world on an individual level. However, there is good news; it is simple to start going green at home by taking a few small steps in…
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