THE UK is currently experiencing a cold snap with temperatures plummeting below 0C in some areas. So it’s more important than ever to be aware of the best ways to keep your home toasty to avoid costly energy bills as we navigate through the new year. 1 Flooring Expert, Liam Cleverdon, reveals how to maintain…
With our recent weather, I’ve been wondering if I had been transported back to the West Side where I grew up. Winters in my hometown of Shelton, Washington, were wet, 50 to 60 inches of rain annually, and temperatures were generally in the low 40s. Even in these conditions, we still worked in the garden….
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Having a good mop in your cleaning arsenal will keep your floor clean and shiny, which can be particularly useful for laminate flooring. An innovative and modern flooring option, laminate is made from cost-effective synthetic materials fused in a lamination process. The resulting floors are durable and great for high-traffic areas, but they need special…
Frozen pipes can happen when the temperature drops (Image: Getty) Ice and snow warnings are in place across the UK and the coldest nights of winter are predicted for this week. Each winter, households struggle with frozen or burst pipes, which occur when water inside them expands due to ice-cold temperatures. Pipes that are not…
Many of you may not realize that Florida is one of the few states in the eastern U.S. that still contains large intact wilderness areas. The Florida Wildlife Corridor Act, passed by state legislators in 2021, set up the Florida Wildlife Corridor ― nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and farmlands essential to the…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A group of plumbers in Langley, B.C., recently came together to help a family in need of some positive news. Kelsey Carignan is only 38 years old. She’s a yoga teacher and mom of two young boys and just when she thought she had beat breast cancer,…
Getty / Andreas von Einsiedel Shopping secondhand is one of the best ways to find unique pieces of home décor that are rich with character and charm. But while the thrill of the hunt may draw you in, you may find yourself wondering what to do with all these pieces after you bring them home. The…
As the new year begins, now is the perfect time to start planning your garden for a bountiful spring bloom and harvest. Experts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) have shared their top 10 gardening trends for 2025, from fruit trees in the background to water-wise plant choices. “From professionals to the beginner gardener, these…
