As most of the northern hemisphere moves into its coldest months of the year, heating systems are being turned on and in many cases, space heaters are being pulled out of storage. According to firefighters, these are some items that you should never plug into a power strip.  Space Heaters: The Item You Should Never...

Kitchen storage is a constant battle in any home. Where do you store all of your oddly-shaped baking trays or mismatched Tupperware? Do you try and shove them in that deep corner cabinet, only to have to pull out everything that gets put in front of them each time you need to use them? Or...

Are you wanting to update the floors in your home in a beautiful but inexpensive way? This DIY penny floor just might be the design that you need. Not only is it absolutely stunning, but it only costs, well, pennies! DIY Mosaic Penny Floor Kat Von D posted on Facebook about her penny floor room....

Let’s say you were given a stack of photos of women and you were asked to rate them on their beauty. How will you judge them? Perhaps you will look for smooth skin, full lashes, straight teeth, a slim build, curves in the right places, a contoured face, a small nose, voluminous hair, or any...

A phone jammed into your skin-tight jeans pocket typically has more freedom. Many endure the discomfort as though sleeping with these sheets is the eleventh commandment. Seriously, take it off and live life your life to the fullest. In case you’re wondering, a top sheet is that flat sheet that sits between your duvet and...

Admit it, you’ve jumped and screamed when a spider has crawled along the floor next to your foot. Whether you’re a spider-lover or not, we’ve all done it. Humans are biologically hardwired to fear these creepy crawlies, it’s how we’ve survived and thrived as a species. But, before you grab that rolled-up piece of newspaper,...

Owning a home in the United States is no easy venture. The statement ‘buying a house’ has taken on a whole new meaning over the years. It’s rarely seen when people buy a home all at once. Nearly everyone – except the wealthy few – has to make down payments and pay a mortgage for...

It’s not easy for one person to pack a few necessities, get into a car, and drive off to live in a farmyard house, grow their own food, generate their own power, collect their own water, cook with wood and charcoal stoves, and literally just live without any modern utilities. For a family of seven,...

When the temperature soars, the instinctive solution for many is to switch on a fan. However, while fans can provide immediate relief, there are health considerations to keep in mind. According to research, using a fan while sleeping might pose several risks to your well-being. Health Risks of Sleeping with a Fan While you don’t...

There’s camping in a tent and then there’s camping in a trailer. Paul Elkins put both together to create a $150 mobile tiny home that could be towed around on a bicycle. All you need is some materials and Elkins’s printable instruction manual that costs only $20. You may be able to buy a tent for cheaper...

The human body is an amazing thing and can do some pretty awesome stuff, but like most good things, there are also downsides. Let’s face it; there is an equal amount of ugly (and sometimes downright gross) for all the beauty and awesomeness of being human. Did you know we lose about 40,000 skin cells...

Regardless of where you grew up, most of us grew up eating ketchup. I’d wager a bet that most of you reading this article have at least one bottle of ketchup in your fridge or pantry right now. Though it is a tasty condiment that pairs well with so many dishes, it is unfortunately not...