• Easy Home Repairs
    Around The House,  Home Improvement,  Money Matters

    4 Easy Home Repairs That Will Save You Money

    If you’re handy with a hammer and nails, you can save lot of money by doing your home repairs yourself. However, if you’ve ever done some home improvement, you’ll know that there are some things that are best left to professionals. If you’d like to take a crack at fixing a few things around the house, here are a few suggestions for things that should be safe for you to handle. Remember, if you come across something that might be above your pay grade, call in a plumber/electrician/handyman to do the job properly. Unblock the sink Don’t use a chemical unblocker; they are abrasive and can damage your skin. Instead,…

  • Toolbox
    Around The House,  DIY,  Featured

    5 Great Reasons Why You Need A Toolbox In Your House

    In this age of Do It Yourself (DIY) it has become more important than ever to own a good set of tools in the house. Why should you spend a lot of money hiring professionals for small repairs or upgrades around the house that you could very well do yourself? Gone are the days when we used to call an electrician to change a fuse in the circuit box, or a handy man to help you install picture frames around the living room. These are small handiwork tasks that you can perform yourself or have a capable person that you live with handle. All you need is to have the…

  • Workshop
    Around The House,  DIY

    Converting Your Garage Into A Workshop

    If you’re a DIY dad and you’re looking to set up a workshop/man cave – converting a garage could be your best option. Not all of us are lucky enough to own a garage, but those of us that do usually squander the opportunity by using it as extra storage space. Most garages perfectly suit the conditions of a workshop. You will have to do a bit of renovation – as this post will explain – but its easy access and environment make it far better suited than any other room in the house. Clean out your garage The first step is gutting out your garage. Given most of us…

  • Home Cinema
    Around The House,  Entertainment

    Detailed Step by Step Complete Home Cinema Guide

    Building a home cinema could be the perfect way to enjoy your property a little more. It could also add lots of value if you ever decide to sell your house. Most dwellings don’t come with a dedicated movie room, and so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding buyers. The issue is that most people don’t have a clue where to start with a project like that. The last thing you want to do is overspend, and so you need to create a plan. The information on this page should help everyone to ensure they leave no stone unturned. If you complete every job mentioned in this article, you should…

  • New HVAC System
    Around The House,  Money Matters

    Buying a New HVAC System? Here Are 4 Things to Consider

    HVAC systems present a challenge to homeowners looking to replace their old models. There are so many moving parts to consider, but homeowners don’t always have enough information or all of the necessary facts to piece them together. HVAC systems can be expensive, adding further pressure to homeowners looking for the right unit. Follow this guide to learn exactly what to look for in the right system without overspending or buying the wrong machine for your needs. Bigger Isn’t Always Better While it might be tempting to choose the largest system possible to cool your home, you could actually compromise your HVAC system’s efficiency and drive up the overall cost.…

  • Weatherizing Your Home
    Around The House

    5 Tips for Weatherizing Your Home

    People look for ways to save money on their energy bills. Checking your home for air leaks and fixing them can save you hundreds annually. Weatherization prevents air leaks which allow cold or hot air to enter your home. Prepping your home against air leaks isn’t difficult, and when you consider the money you’ll save, it’s worth doing. Know Your Attic The attic is often overlooked when it comes to air leaks. Make sure the attic is well insulated or you will lose heat or cold depending on the weather. Older houses with large attics are more prone to have leaks. Because hot air rises, if you’re trying to heat your house…

  • Home Improvement
    Around The House,  Daddy Talk,  Home Improvement

    Helpful Home Improvement Tips for the Modern Dad

    We all reach that point where we have to do some home improvements. There are a lot of things we could choose to do in a bid to try to make the home better. Think about what you want to get out of your home. Consider the sorts of home improvements and renovations you could start doing that will benefit the property. Many people all across the country are doing what they can to improve their homes. And you don’t even necessarily need to hire expert builders to help with this. A lot of the stuff you can do yourself as long as you have a little experience. DIY home…

  • Shed
    Around The House,  Outdoors

    Tools, Games, Privacy And More: Everything You Will Need For The Perfect Shed

    When it comes to deciding that you are going to go ahead and build your own garden shed, there is a lot to think about. In order for it to be totally perfect, there is much more to it than simply sticking up a flat-packed one and throwing your stuff inside. Instead, you need to treat it like a real project. There are a number of things you will need to consider before you make any purchases or investments. In doing so, you are ensuring that the finished product is totally perfect. First up, research and consider the different options you have for structure. If you are making it yourself,…

  • Man Cave
    Around The House,  Entertainment

    How to Create the Man Cave of Your Dreams

    A lot of men like having a space to call their own and when it comes to the benefits, it turns out science is on our side. One 2010 study conducted by the University of Southern California found that men in their 30s and 40s had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol when they were able to pursue solo leisure activities at home. Guys actually benefited more than their female partners from having a place to withdraw from the world. In popular culture the man cave has been alternately celebrated and mocked but the science is sound. 2015 research in the Journal of Consumer Culture backs up those earlier findings.…

  • Around The House,  Guy Stuff

    How to Create the Ultimate Man Cave

    Man caves are great for the entire family because they allow for personal space that can’t otherwise be enjoyed in other areas of a home. For example, a man cave is the perfect retreat space for a husband who wants to spend time drinking beer and playing pool with his friends. It could also be the ideal room for watching football and other sporting events without getting in the way of the wife and kids who would prefer watching something else on the big screen. And a man cave is also a great room to set up the best LCD TV in the house for movie and game nights. Start…

  • Around The House,  Home Improvement

    3 Helpful Tips for Storage Solutions to Try in Your Home

      Every house needs more storage. Humans have a great tendency to accumulate stuff, and all that stuff need to go somewhere. Here are some storage suggestions you might like to try if your possessions are getting out of control. Think Outside the Box… Boxes are great and the default, go-to storage system for many families, but they often take up the most volume and can be the bulkiest to move. Bags and softer storage containers can be manipulated to fit into smaller, more oddly-shaped spaces, meaning a more efficient use of space. Even better are vacuum storage bags, especially for items like seasonal clothes and bedding. Puffy winter jackets,…

  • Neat Garage
    Around The House

    3 Great Helpful Tips When Cleaning Up Your Garage

      It is the most pathetic day in your life when you have to deal with cleaning up your garage, not because it is very difficult, but because it does not change at all after you have spent hours to clean and organize it. Yes, it happens to almost everyone and ironically after spending a whole day and getting all dirty, the next day it looks even so. This usually is the result of an unplanned and emotion stricken approach where the actual motivation of getting rid of unnecessary stuff gets hazy and eventually disappears from the mind. How Do You Start? The best way to start is to start…

  • Garage
    Around The House

    Declutter Your Garage in 5 Easy Steps

    The garage can be one of the most valuable places for storage on your property but typically, garages become the dumping ground for everything that needs to be hidden and items for which there is no obvious place. De-cluttering your garage is always a great idea. Not only will a de-cluttering effort provide you with more space, it will also give you the opportunity to dispose of items that you no longer need or want. 1: Use offsite storage As you go through your garage you will probably find a range of items that you forgot you had. You may realize that you own items that are too good to…

  • Around The House,  Cleaning

    5 Tips to Make Cleaning at Home Much More Enjoyable

      Besides turning up the music and flicking away the dust with a microfiber cloth as you practice dance moves you would only do when you are alone, there are actually tips that can help get your housecleaning done quickly and with enjoyment! If you are the type who is prone to leaving clutter pile up until you can’t stand it, the following tips could be just for you! Before you commence cleaning, put all cleaning products in a bucket so you can easily carry it from room to room. This will save much legwork. Set the atmosphere Light a scented candle or an oil burner. The aromatic aroma will…