It may be unoriginal to compare the first five years of a person’s life with the last five years, but that’s because there is some truth to the comparison. For ages, some basic parallels have been drawn by people who have cared both for their babies and for their aging parents. They know, twice over,…
Ahhh, Houzz, the place where people in the market for remodeling go to covet and swoon. If you haven’t checked it out, grab a glass of water before you do, lest you drool yourself dry. Photographs of incredible interiors abound on Houzz—from homeowners, designers, and contractors alike—making it a great place to start if you’re…
Have you or someone you loved ever suffered from LJC? LJC, or low jobsite cleanup, has been around ever since the first for-hire hammer was slung. It’s what happens when you hire someone to upgrade your house into something prettier, and they ironically make it messier in the process. Sure, you wind up with a…
What do the Beatles and the Brady Bunch have in common? Admittedly, not much, but both thought highly enough of the sun to release records about it. Even if you don’t find yourself singing about the sun, your body and home can benefit hugely from its rays. Studies repeatedly show its potent positive effects on…
Ever been paralyzed into not starting something because you don’t know how it will end? It’s natural to want to know the destination before starting a journey. Yet that nature might keep you from renovating a bathroom even when you badly need it done. How? Well, you know your bathroom has problems but haven’t figured…