Home Sweet Home

It feels satisfying to know you achieved financial stability and freedom. All your hard work paid off, setting you up for a comfortable lifestyle that eluded you for past years. Of course, financial management still requires discipline and budget, but you might have enough wiggle room to pursue the things you sacrificed. Most of those […]

The pandemic was in every way unexpected. When the world closed off and urged everyone to stay indoors, houses served as the ground for everything: school, work, recreation, and rest. In the past, some of these things might have already occurred at home, but it was always a choice. Now that it is a necessity

Taking care of your home this season isn’t just about hopping on all every summer décor trend that comes out; it’s about getting those dreaded seasonal maintenance tasks done and out of the way before the cold months arrive. Admittedly, it can be tempting to skip these exhausting chores, especially in the sweltering heat of July. Crossing

An outdoor kitchen seems absurd when you first hear about it. A kitchen? Outside? Why? These questions may be running through your mind. While it is worth wondering why outdoor kitchens exist, do note that cooking outside is nothing new. People have been known to cook outside when they go on camping trips and picnics.

Do you ever wonder what the first man cave was like? Was it a place where a caveman kept all the sticks and pebbles he’d collected throughout his journeys? Did he have a nice little fire on display? Very trendy as it had just been discovered, right? I guess we’ll never know for sure how

Since the 1600s, a fireplace has always been a classic amenity in a home. Trends in home improvement and design come and go, but the fireplace is here to stay. Both modern and contemporary home designs incorporate fireplaces in their plans. Traditionally, fireplaces were found in the living room. However, the advancement in technology has

There is often a stereotype that men should be knowledgeable about house repairs and other handy skills. Although it is still rooted in biased thinking, it wouldn’t hurt to be, in fact, skilled in household repairs. This can save time, money, and resources in the long run, wherein you wouldn’t have to always hire someone

Great leaders do not do everything on their own. They have a skillful team of employees, often by the hundreds, behind them who lend their talents and expertise toward the growth and success of the organization. Neither Amazon nor Microsoft was built solely by a single person. While the genius of Jeff Bezos and Bill

Father’s Day is the perfect day dedicated to honor and celebrate all the father figures in our lives. However, it can be tough to choose the best gift for them, whether physically or otherwise. While grilling and some beer could always do the trick, DIY gifts and a well-thought-out present that suits their needs would also help

In the last few decades, the violent crime rate in the U.S. has significantly decreased since 1990. According to a recent survey by Statista, the national crime rate in 2019 incurred 366.7 cases per 100,000 of the population. This is from a previous high of 758.20 in 1991. Despite the highly unusual economic events in