Homes & Gardens

If there is one certain thing about life, it is the fact that nothing is certain. While that might sound a bit too philosophical, it is an unfortunate truth. It is also why you need to always be on guard because you stand to lose so much if you’re not. As the saying goes, you should always hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. The most obvious example of that is taking out insurance policies, even if you think you don’t need them since you can never really be sure. But do insurance policies have you covered if anything happens? If you have a homeowner’s insurance policy, would it...

The Heating, Ventilation , and Air Conditioning industry isn’t always the coolest but can be quite rewarding if you plan to become an HVAC tech . Here are some facts, some are fun, some are functional, but all hold some key information that you might find interesting, especially if you are a homeowner.

Father of Air Conditioning

1902 is when the first air conditioning unit was put to use. Willis Carrier designed the first air conditioning not for cooling your homes but for his publishing house. He designed it to create a convenient indoor atmosphere for his books and...

Day in day out, most of us are bombarded with noises and distractions from various sources all day long. But unbeknownst to many, this can have a significant negative impact on their life, health, and wellness. From triggering stress to disrupting your sleep and affecting your concentration, a noisy home can wreak havoc in your life in quite a number of ways.

While there’s little you can do to prevent noise pollution in the streets, outdoors or your workplace, there are a few ways you can promote quietness in your home, some of which will be covered a bit later on this article. If...

Do you have a dedicated space in your home which is reserved for guests? Or, do you ask your overnight visitors to squeeze into a spare bedroom, or possibly a makeshift bed on the floor of the lounge? If you do have a guest room, is it a collection of well-worn bedding and personal possessions which you don’t want to display? Is it a bare room with only minimal furniture?

If one rarely hosts overnight guests, then it’s understandable that accommodation would be basic, but if you’re someone who enjoys having friends or family over to stay, it may be worth making more of an effort...