Okay, New Jersey – it’s safe to say winter is fully upon us, because it is COLD out there! In light of the freezing temperatures we’ll be experiencing over the next few weeks (and possibly – perish the thought – upcoming months), here are 10 surefire ways to winterize your home right here in NJ. … Read more
Winter is brimming with activity in the home. With the holidays afoot, most homes become a revolving door for friends, family, and neighbors, bringing with them food, gifts, and plenty of cheer. With guests and parties, of course, comes chaos, so you’ll want to set up your home for some serious stability while your mind … Read more
It’s Thanksgiving. You have family members zipping in and out of the kitchen, clutters of food and dishware on every counter and table, and there may even be some alcohol involved. With all the chaos, accidents are bound to happen, and it just so happens that the number one day each year for fires started … Read more
It’s officially October, which means Halloween – not to mention Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas – is right around the corner! And every autumn, with every holiday, come the guests: Thanksgiving dinner guests, treat-or-treaters, and family members for gift-giving and merry-making. But having guests during this time of year can either light up your home with … Read more
If you’re heading out for a vacation, give your appliance and electronics a vacation, too, while you’re away. You can safeguard your house from unexpected fire hazards, as well as save money on your energy bill, while you board your cruise or play in the theme parks! Let things heat up at home: Your furniture doesn’t … Read more
Your microwave is more than just a vessel in which to pop movie-night popcorn and reheat yesterday’s soup for lunch. In fact, there are loads of ways to make your microwave work for you! Here are five unusual uses for your microwave that’ll make cooking and snacking just a tad easier for you: 1. Cut … Read more
Okay, okay, so it’s still summer. But that doesn’t mean autumn isn’t just a few weeks and a few golden, fallen leaves away!It’s never too early, now that it’s August, to start thinking about preparing for beautiful autumn, and what better way to do so than with some eco-friendly preparation tips? Check for gaps around … Read more
Okay, so no one really likes doing chores, right? But then, who doesn’t like a nice and shiny, sparkling clean home? It’s not too hard to convince your kids (and yourself) that chores aren’t the end of the world; in fact, with a little creativity, chores can even be – dare I say it? – … Read more
Most people use fabric-softener dryer sheets to eliminate static cling and to keep their clothes soft after drying. But did you know you can also use dryer sheets to repel annoying insects? And that’s just the beginning of their unusual usefulness! Check out these five totally weird but totally useful, unusual uses for your dryer … Read more
Ah, the refrigerator: the center of your household; the provider of daily sustenance; the… you get the the idea. But your refrigerator, if improperly organized, can also be the cause of many a headache in your household, especially when cluttered and bursting at the seams. If you can’t find the milk (and yes, you know … Read more