Shoveling snow is one of my least favorite things to do as a home owner. It's cold outside and winter weather can be dangerous. Thousands of people slip and fall in the snow and thousands more suffer with chest pain and heart attacks. When it comes to shoveling and removing snow here's a few … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Shoveling and Removing Snow After a Winter Storm
You Can Never Have Enough Hand Held Tools
I'm a tradesman by profession. I'm a licensed HVAC Supervisor with a crew of several men who go out to do HVAC service calls. I also manage an apartment and townhouse community. My need for hand held tools is an understatement. I feel like I can never have enough tools. *** Post may contain … [Read more...] about You Can Never Have Enough Hand Held Tools
Dealing with Plumbing Problems in Old Homes
Four years ago my hubby and I made the decision to purchase an older home that we had fallen in-love with. This old home is very spacious and has a lot of charm...but, it needs a lot of work! One of the issues we are currently having with the home is old plumbing...I bet that plumbing is 30 to 40 … [Read more...] about Dealing with Plumbing Problems in Old Homes
Planning a Dream Vacation for Two
For the past 4 1/2 weeks I have spent a miserable time in the hospital and finally got home about 6 days ago. This time spent in the hospital was frustrating, painful and at the very least...very lonely! I was very fortunate that I was home with my family for Thanksgiving, but sadly, I was in the … [Read more...] about Planning a Dream Vacation for Two
Growing Grapes in Your Backyard
Last year we planted our first two Concord grapevines in our backyard. We're completely new to growing our own grapes and are excited to see how they did over the winter season. Matter of fact, as soon as Spring gets here I'll be planted two seedless green grapes in our little garden plot next. … [Read more...] about Growing Grapes in Your Backyard
Date Night – Dining at Applebee’s
Every 2 weeks I try to take my wife out for a date night. We both work hard during the day and on top of that she maintains 80% of the housework. When a couple spends a lot of time working...they need to remember to take time out for themselves too! Every marriage needs date days or date nights on a … [Read more...] about Date Night – Dining at Applebee’s
Kitchen to Café: Brew Your Own Gourmet Coffee in Honor of National Coffee Day
Coffee language can be so confusing. Vocabulary lessons in school didn’t include words like macchiato, latte, or frappe—so most of us are at a disadvantage when attempting to order a coffee treat just because we don’t know what all those terms mean. In honor of National Coffee Day on September … [Read more...] about Kitchen to Café: Brew Your Own Gourmet Coffee in Honor of National Coffee Day
Seeing Rock Bands in Concert – Toto
I'm in my mid 50's and still enjoy going to rock concerts. I'm all about the late 1970's, 1980's and early 1990s rock music. I like soft to moderate rock. I'm not into heavy metal that much. Some of my favorite rock bands include: Van Halen, Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Loverboy, Billy Idol, … [Read more...] about Seeing Rock Bands in Concert – Toto