It amazes me that even under flood conditions people still water their lawns. I’m sure you’ve seen it, too — we get enough rain to cause some areas to literally flood and you see irrigation systems going full blast. We should water our lawns, landscapes and gardens on an as-needed basis. The way that some…
Open plan spaces are wonderful, particularly in small homes where space needs to be exaggerated, but flooring can be a sticking point design-wise. Thankfully, Shea McGee from Studio McGee took to Instagram to share the ‘flooring transition tips to always abide by’ – so open plan renovators: take note. In case we’ve lost you, a…
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Moving into an older house can add great touches of history and character to your day-to-day in your home. (Think: turning an original brass door knob to walk in…
When you push the button or press the handle to flush a toilet, you probably don’t give much more thought to whatever is swirling down — but a Kitchener, Ont., engineer thinks maybe you should. Barbara Robinson says she wants to change the national plumbing code so that all washrooms have a trash can in each stall….
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A stunning view of lightning during a thunderstorm before heavy rain late at night in Rawalpindi on June 15, 2023. — Online With summer in the air and rains forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), it’s better to stay away from using water at home during a thunderstorm. According to the US Centers for…
There are home security systems available for every budget. Getty Images The financial story of 2023 continues to be the economy. With persistent inflation and elevated interest rates, Americans are feeling the squeeze. In this environment, it’s critical to stretch every dollar and get the most value out of any product or service you buy….
While shopping for baby clothes for her eldest granddaughter, Pam Ethridge said she struggled to find modest, old-fashioned style clothing to gift the new addition to her family. Blueberry Lane owner Pam Ethridge poses with staff members Nicole Joy, Taylor Helms and Brooklyn Arrowood at the counter of the boutique. Caroline Wills She describes her…
