Given the option of spending the end of your life in a hospital versus in your own home, what would you choose? For most of us, the answer is simple, especially for those with a spouse or family. We would much prefer to live out our days and die peacefully in the comfort and privacy…
Read MoreDIY Backyard Stage and Lights: Cost, Materials, and Legalities of Bringing Theater Home
When you think of a theater performance, you likely picture a dark room, lined with identical chairs, and filled to the brim with well-dressed, if quirky, thespians. You’re not wrong, of course. Most traditional plays and shows take place in a structure specifically designed and equipped for the experience. However, some of the most amazing…
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 MoreWater Cycle and the Importance of Purification
Water treatment is the process of transforming surface water sources into water that is safe to drink. Some surface water sources occur naturally, such as lakes and rivers. Other sources are man-made reservoirs designed to collect drinking water. When water sources are engineered, scientists work to mimic natural processes as much as possible. Water treatment…
Read More7 Home Hacks to Start 2017 Off Right
Whether you hope to do a big remodel or simply need to deep clean, the beginning of the year is always a popular time to check off some of those pesky things on your household to-do list. Luckily, not every project has to be a big chore. Tackle the list head-on using some of these…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Home Renovation Debris
It’s never too early to begin planning how you will dispose of waste from paint, drywall, concrete and other home renovation materials. Safe disposal is about more than tossing an empty paint can into the garbage. Make sure you remove these construction waste in an environmentally-friendly way. Why? Because more than 30 percent of the…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Own At-Home Hobby Workshop
Image via Pixabay Whether you’re an avid crafter or a car enthusiast who fixes up old classics on weekends, having a dedicated work space is essential to artisans of all sorts. Even if the square footage in your home is limited, creating your dream workshop is not as far out of reach as you may…
Read MoreHow to Create a Meditation Room in 7 Steps
As meditation becomes more popular, many people are looking for ways to design a peaceful space in their own homes by creating meditation rooms. According to one study, people meditating globally increased 2,900% between March and September 2020. Converting a space in your home into a meditation room doesn’t need to be a pricey, time-consuming…
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 MoreParenting with Disabilities: A Guide to Home Modifications
There is no manual for how to be the perfect parent. There is a mountain of advice out there, with experts committed to theories and parenting styles backed by studies. In the real world, parenting isn’t more than the skill you learn from a book; it’s an intuition that comes from within. That’s what makes…
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