DIY is a hobby that a lot of people can get excited about. After all, there are few better feelings than getting busy with your hands and creating something from nothing. Not to mention that the things that you create are usually going to be of some use to you. From building shelves to furniture, …
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What to Look For in an AHU Filter
Air handling units, or AHUs, are an important part of any building’s structure and the comfort of those within. It is responsible for regulating and circulating air throughout the building, incorporating ventilation, as well as heating and cooling. In many of these systems, an important element of maintaining good air quality is also incorporated into …
Lifestyle Products from Around the World
Whether you’re decorating your own home or hunting for unique gifts this holiday season, there’s more out there than just what you can get at Cost Plus World Market or Home Goods. With access to the internet and the worldwide trade it provides, you can find special lifestyle products made all around the world. In …
Tips to Keep in Mind While Shopping for a New Area Rug
Adding a rug into your living or family room is a great way to create a space that is inviting while showing off your personality and preferred design style. Whether you are interested in Bohemian, oriental, or even shag rugs for living room, there are a few tips to keep in mind before settling on …
Three Ways to Save Money When Buying a New Refrigerator
The refrigerator is one of the most important appliances in your home, but if you’re like most people, you probably don’t give it a second thought until it dies on you. When it stops producing the cold air that you need, the door keeps flying open or it begins making loud noises, it may be …
Locating the Ideal Ceiling Fan
A ceiling fan is a wonderful addition to any home. It has the ability to make a room much more comfortable on a hot day. Ceiling fans are essential in states that have warm weather during the entire year. However, how can you determine which ceiling fan to buy? There are certainly many of them …
Do It Yourself – Discouraging Words
I was somewhat surprised on one of my web surfing jaunts to see a blog dedicated to ways of saving money weigh in against the notion of doing odd jobs and building projects yourself. Because for my homestead – and very likely yours as well – if we didn’t do our own odd jobs and …
A Timber Business That Doesn’t Cut Down Trees
In my very rural neighborhood with lots of small-acreage homesteads that have been going for generations, there is a lumber mill. Belongs to a neighbor, mostly just a big-timber circular saw and carriage under a sturdy roof with no walls, stacked hardwood logs he and his several sometimes/part-time workers have salvaged from acreage nearby being …