Home Environment
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People don’t buy a home every day, so it’s unfamiliar territory to most of us. How do we prepare for a process we’re not familiar with? It’s helpful to have a guide. In the next few paragraphs, you will find some real-world guidance toward being ready to buy your home.
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Despite when you decide to plant, this day of celebration came about only a few short years ago to re-encourage the age-old trend of getting out and planting a garden (veggies or plants or mix).
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No matter the type, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has been a partner in research to discover the physical and mental benefits of having a pet in the home. Research shows that not only do pets steal our hearts, but they also contribute to overall cardiovascular health by lowering cortisol, cholesterol, and blood pressure…
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Have you ever considered making your own cleaning products? Have you wondered if they would clean well? Here is a great resource for you. This document is filled with research-based cleaning recipes to tackle a variety of cleaning needs.
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Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
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Organizing can help us stay focused, find things more easily, and reduce stress. Here are several areas you may want to consider organizing – or developing a plan to get organized – during 2023…
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A clean kitchen will help prevent the spread of bacteria. Dangerous bacteria can lurk around countertops, surface areas of the kitchen, and on large and small appliances. Bacteria can be on a surface that appears to be clean. These bacteria can contaminate food and cause serious illness.