When you are having a difficult time making ends meet with the one job that you have, sometimes it seems the only way you will ever have any extra money is to take a second job. Now, if you have kids of your own to take care of, this might be an impossible thing to do. Hiring a babysitter to care for your children while you work an additional part time job might not end up being profitable enough to even make it worth your while. So, how can you...more
One of the first things people and you as well probably notice when they come into your home is the way it smells. Nothing can turn a visitor off faster than a stinky home. Over the years things like the carpets, draperies and the upholstered furniture can be ignored and smells can hide and linger there easily. Getting started might be a little difficult because deep cleaning can be quite an undertaking, but once you get started you will see and...more
A comfortable home is every homeowner's desire. Having a place to freely move and relax and have the ambience that is ideal for family activities and relaxation are very important. The home is the most important place to stay. It is important that you should make your house attractive, organized and well-designed because this is the reflection of your character and personality as a homemaker.If you have a newly purchased house, comfort and looks will not be a problem. However, it is a fact that a house depreciates and regular maintenance is necessary to maintain the appearance. Although even with regular maintenance, the fact remains that a house can wear out and at one time, might need remodeling to make it still the best place to stay. Here, you will learn about simple remodeling strategies to maintain that beautiful home.1. Identify the specific areas of the home to remodel and devise a plan to work on remodeling a part at a time.Assess the extent that you want to do to remodel each area of your house. You can start with the main parts like the living or dining room and proceed with the different rooms. Planning is important to determine the budget that you will need for the...more
Top 10 Holiday Plumbing Tips Christmas time is known to be one of the busiest times of the year for plumbers and drain cleaning professionals. Sewage systems can become overrun with additional house guests, causing inconvenient backups. While preparing and cleaning up holiday meals, homeowners can also clog up their sinks, garbage...more
There are many ways to clean a carpet. The difficult decision is deciding which method will be the most effective and worthwhile.One option is to use toxic chemicals to remove the spots and clean the carpet. Carpet cleaners and spot removal products must be strong because of the dirt that the carpet deals with.As a result, these products contain...more
Im back from Sunburst Tomato Farm in Momeyer, North Carolina. What a great trip! While I was learning about growing tomatoes in the winter, I was thinking about making a homemade pizza recipe to add to my cooking classes. But then, I thought, what does the local tomato farmer like to make with his fresh tomatoes?Tim Bass of Sunburst Tomatoes says he prefers the raw, natural flavor of his tomatoes in a Tomato Sandwich, two slices of bread, some mayonnaise and a slice of tomato is his favorite homemade tomato recipe.Well, that might suit the tomato farmer, but Tim sent me home with a sack full of quality tomatoes and all I can think about is a homemade pizza recipe that I simply call tomato pie. I dont use pizza sauce. No, instead, I use sliced tomatoes. But Im jumping ahead in this cooking class, lets start with the crust.18-10-2This is my tried and true basic homemade pizza dough recipe: 18 ounces flour, 10 ounces water, 2 teaspoons of yeast. This will be the basis for the pizza crust that will then complete the standard 10 step yeast dough process.You want to take time mixing the ingredients together, because you want for gluten to develop in the process. Moisture and agitation...more
Meet the new kids in the hidden spy camera category. The large and small motion activated spotlights with hidden cameras and DVR are the latest entries into a hugely popular spy camera market. They are both weatherproof LED spotlight color hidden...more
Hot Water Pipe Insulation: Insulation FoamWhen you use your water heater, excessive energy is consumed as water travels from the pipes to the faucet. To get lower electricity consumption, insulating your pipes to maintain heat in water especially...more
Many people today are concerned about trying to do right thing as relating to our environment. People are living cleaner, greener lives. They're recycling plastics, installing solar panels in their homes, purchasing cars powered by electrically...more
Embittered homeowners who have been foreclosed upon have taken to trashing the premises before getting kicked out, with anecdotal estimates by real estate agents putting the number of such vandalized properties at up to half of all such units. But...more
Outdoor Toys - Exercise and Fun Combined Children love to play outside. Running, cycling, climbing and other outdoor games and activities are loved by every child. Hence to have outdoor toys in the backyard of your home is a great way to keep...more
Gas Furnace Service - When Do You Call Them To Help With Your Home Furnace? Do you know when it is wise to contact a gas furnace service for fixing your furnace? Most people never take time to think about it unless they are forced to, but it...more