New year, new home may be your motto this year. However, that can be easier said than done. Home improvements and renovations can be costly projects and, at times, break the bank. January and February can already be expensive months, particularly when you pay back Christmas debt and expenses and plan holidays and events for…
There are many things to think about when you're getting ready to sell your house. One of the most important decisions you have to make is whether or not to fix it up before putting it on the market. This blog post will explore some of the pros and cons of fixing up your house…
If your car has suffered a major accident, or if your car is too old for repairs, then most probably you might be thinking of getting rid of it. The problem is, the last thing you need on top of that is an overwhelming sense of stress and anxiety about how to handle the situation.…
Choosing a man and van service in a heavily-populated city like London can be difficult. There are so many options for man and van companies out there that it can be challenging to pinpoint the best one for you. These companies vary in price, service, and reliability. Moreover, there are some red flags to watch out for…
Pests can be a real nuisance, and if you're not careful, they can cause some serious damage. In this article, we'll look at two types of pests: termites and ants with wings. We'll discuss the signs that you have a pest problem, and we'll provide tips on how to get rid of them. So, whether…
September is a popular time for reorganizing and simplifying, and if you haven't been using a home management notebook -- or it's been a while since you've revamped it -- this is a great time to spend some time working on yours! Typically kept in a 3-ring binder, a home management notebook holds everything you…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: 20 uses for vinegar around your home. I can remember the first time I learned you could use vinegar for general cleaning around your home. I was pregnant with my first daughter and was watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 (classy, I know). They had a…
The following post is from Katie of Kitchen Stewardship: Does Your Water Have Estrogen In It? Want to meet a transvestite fish? Perhaps I should say “transgendered,” since fish don’t wear clothes or make their own choices on sexual preference. Unfortunately for a group of white sucker fish in Colorado, we humans have made some…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Organizing Homemade Cleaners and Supplies - Part 2 Last month we talked about ways that you can organize your homemade green cleaners and supplies, and this month I wanted to share what I’ve done around my house to get my supplies and homemade cleaners in order.…
The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: Baby Steps for Going Green in the Bathroom It’s the smallest room in the house, the bathroom, but making even small changes to your routine in this room can impact your journey toward going green. There are so many different opportunities to change products or habits,…