If the game of pool brings to mind smoke-filled pool halls, then think again. Pool is relatively easy to learn how to play, yet very difficult to master, which makes it a fun activity for the whole family.
If your new home has a large space that would make for a good game room, then consider a billiard table as the focal point of that space. This guide to the basics of pool table buying can get you started.
Cost Considerations:A pool table is an investment. Basic tables, which are commonly foun...
Every home has one: a junk drawer. Although these drawers can be useful for storing miscellaneous items, the problem with them is that they have the funny habit of becoming overrun with, well, junk.
Batteries, small tools, sewing kits, tape, scissors, chip clips, notepads, old coupons, matches, flashlights, stamps, coins, birthday candles, pens and pencils, paper clips, glue, hairbands, chop sticks–you name it. If an item doesn’t have a designated place in a home, inside the junk drawer it goes...
Protecting the planet and saving money are top priorities for people around the world. The average household throws away large amounts of organic waste that could be used to make compost. Composting can have a significant environmental and financial impact and is easy to do.
How Composting Can Help Protect the Environment and Save MoneyChemical fertilizers that are often used in agriculture provide crops with nutrients over a short period of time, which can be harmful to plants, while compost r...
Clutter is the bane of a well-curated home. It’s all too easy to let unnecessary objects pile up in your home. These 10 items are so easy to say goodbye to, you won’t believe you ever let them stay in your home in the first place.
Expired Toiletries
Makeup, lotions, and other toiletries can begin to harvest bacteria and simply go bad as time goes on. Toss expired or old items lurking in your bathroom drawer.
Old Spices
Spices lose their flavor and potency as time goes on. If you sniff your spic...
Are you looking to become the host with the most? An outdoor kitchen can set your backyard apart and transform your outdoor space from a typical barbecue spot to the must-be place for parties. In addition to entertainment, an outdoor kitchen can increase both the value and living space of your home. And, not to mention, any concerns of smoke or food odor lingering inside your home becomes a thing of the past when you move cooking outside.
However, designing your dream outdoor kitchen does take...
Summer is in full swing, and with it comes the opportunity for you and your family to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and a laid-back atmosphere. Why not make the most of your family time by trying one of these life-size versions of classic board games?
Giant Yahtzee®
Everyone’s favorite game of chance gets supersized in this exciting backyard version.
READ ARTICLEJumbo Jenga®
Double the size and double the fun with a game of life-size Jenga!
READ ARTICLE Super S...
Birds can be a welcome visitor to your yard. Whether you are watching them out the window while you sip on a cup of coffee in the morning or from your porch in the evening, it can be a relaxing experience. Birds can also be helpful allies in keep your yard pest free as they eat a variety of insects.
It can take a little work to get your yard to be a stop for the birds in your area. By following these tips, you’ll make your yard the place to be for your feathered friends.
