Did you know that plastic bags are one of the biggest perpetrators of environmental harm? Every year, about 380 billion bags are used in the United States alone. Global estimates put the number of plastic bags used every year at almost a trillion bags. To bring that to reality, approximately one … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Reuse and Recycle Plastic Bags
Home Improvement Products and Tips
Our Hot Water Heater Needed Repairs
How many of you have ever had any problems with your hot water heater? Just a few days ago, my aunt had to call a milwaukee water heater repair guy to come out to her home. Well, yesterday...it was my turn! I got up at the crack of dawn and was having some serious back pain and leg cramps, so I … [Read more...] about Our Hot Water Heater Needed Repairs
How to Find a Good Professional Plumber
Last year my husband and I purchased an older home and from day one...we fell in-love with it. Even though it was built 50+ years ago, it is charming and has a lot of potential. With that said, we have had a lot of plumbing problems with our old home and have had to call Roto-Rooter Experts on more … [Read more...] about How to Find a Good Professional Plumber
Non-Stop Plumbing Problems with an Older Home
For the past 8 months I have been telling you all about the various plumbing problems we have been experiencing over here at our new house. Well guess what? We had another one last weekend and needed to call the professionals from Roto-Rooter. For those of you who are new here, we bought an older … [Read more...] about Non-Stop Plumbing Problems with an Older Home
Beautiful Door Mats by Entryways
When you walk into a home one of the first things you see is the doormat, so I feel it's a very important home decorating accessory that every home should have. Your doormat should reflect your personality or your home's personality and decor. The mat should be beautiful, practical, functional and … [Read more...] about Beautiful Door Mats by Entryways
INNOVIA Automatic Paper Towel Dispenser
When I typically think of automatic paper towel dispensers, I typically think of those big ugly ones you see out in public restrooms, schools and restaurants. I have always liked paper towel dispensers, but could never find any that were attractive enough for my home...until now! Let me introduce … [Read more...] about INNOVIA Automatic Paper Towel Dispenser
Slimline Hangers Closet Makeover Kit
For the past few months I have been telling you all about our new (old) house and all of the home remodeling projects we have been doing to it. Well, we finally moved into our new house last month and realized that we are very limited on bedroom closet space which is typical with older homes. My … [Read more...] about Slimline Hangers Closet Makeover Kit
Replacing the Plumbing System in an Old Home
As you all know, my husband and I finally moved into our new home early last month and since then, plumbing problem after plumbing problem has occurred. Over the past few weeks, I have really gotten to know You see, our home was built back in the early 1960's and we fell in love with this home … [Read more...] about Replacing the Plumbing System in an Old Home