Identifying the needs of older people can be difficult, especially if you are working with older people or just trying to help parents or other family members. Your parents will often reassure you that everything is fine because they don’t want you to worry about them. The truth is, they may not want your help […]
Concrete can be used in many applications using a variety of techniques. It’s tough enough to last decades, strong enough to be used in structural applications, and malleable (before cured) to be molded into almost any shape or form. It can be used in floor, wall and ceiling applications, or used to build statues and […]
When someone goes to ‘work’ they get paid, but when you go to the gym to ‘exercise’ you have to pay them, why? Why do we have to pay to exercise? Why don’t they pay us? Fortunately, health insurance companies now give discounts to people with gym memberships, and that’s good, but we’re still expending […]
The task of raising children and providing them with the best care and a healthy environment is not easy. For parents who have just had their first baby, it can seem even more difficult since they have no previous experience. Some of the many factors that go into the healthy growth of a child include […]
Are you thinking of renovating your kitchen furniture? If so, you probably want to get the task done right the first time while spending the least amount possible, right? Cutting too many corners can cost you in the long run, but by planning accordingly, you can save a ton while going with quality kitchen cabinets. […]
Cabinet hardware can serve as an easy and inexpensive tool to update your kitchen. Let’s face it, home improvement projects are expensive, time consuming, and in most cases stressful. If you need to quickly change your interior scenery, changing the hardware may be the right solution. There are some guidelines that one should keep in […]
Your floors need special protection when undergoing remodeling, during new construction, when moving furniture or heavy equipment, and for events beyond daily use. Protecting floors makes sense and saves money. A paint spill, a hammer drop, a scratch from heavy furniture can cost thousands of dollars in replacement and repair costs. This article outlines surface […]
Once your basement is dry and free of moisture, it’s time to decide how your new space will be used. Renovating your foundation is a big decision and an even bigger investment. But choosing how to use this new living space will be the most important decision you’ll have to make during the basement refinishing […]
Brie appetizers are not only delicious, but they are also very versatile. It’s amazing what you can do with a Brie cheese. How did “real” Brie cheese come about in the first place? Well, according to cheese experts, the production of Brie cheese started in the French province called, unsurprisingly, Brie, a city 60 miles […]
Motto: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. How do you react when you hear the question “what’s for dinner”? Do you smile or look wearily at your family and feed them what you just cooked, too tired to eat yourself? Do you think resentfully of the next day and find yourself desperately […]