Home Swimming Pools: A Care and Maintenance Guide

• Safety And Spectrum Disorders: Creating A Safe Bedroom For Kids With Autism

  20 March 2015

  Most of the furniture available for a child's bedroom is bold, bright and full of a variety of patterns, shapes and textures. Most kids thrive in an environment surrounded by things like this, but when your child is on the autism spectrum, it can lead to meltdowns and sensory overload. Shopping for bedroom furniture for kids on the spectrum means considering a lot of things that you wouldn't otherwise have to think about.

• Easy Ways To Keep Cool Without Maxing Out Your Air Conditioner

  23 February 2015

  It's not uncommon for homeowners to run their air conditioner at max capacity during the hot summer months, and air conditioner electricity costs can range up to 11 billion dollars or more every year in the United States alone. However, running your air conditioner constantly can do more than raise your monthly utility bill--it can lower the lifespan of your air conditioner. Fortunately, there are some simple, natural ways to reduce this stress on your air conditioner and on your monthly budget.

• 4 Stubborn Pest Problems (And What To Do About Them)

  3 February 2015

  Owning a home isn't all fun and games, as anyone who's ever had to deal with a pest problem can tell you. If you're feeling bugged by tiny invaders in your property, you may be wondering whether to call an exterminator or try to handle the problem yourself. Here are four common pest issues and some possible answers to them. 1. Bedbugs Bedbugs have become something of a national epidemic. Today's frequent travelers pick them up in hotels or on public transportation and then carry them home on their clothing -- to the point that some surveys have labeled these tiny parasites as the single most difficult kind of pest to control.

• Moving? 2 Packing Tips That Can Keep Your Stuff Safer

  19 January 2015

  After finding the perfect house, you might start thinking about where you will put your furniture and hang your family photos. Unfortunately, if you are like most people, some of your favorite objects might be damaged during the transition. As your family members and friends help you to load up those moving trucks, things can get dropped, scratched, or shattered. Here are two packing tips that might help you and your residential moving van lines keep your stuff safer, so you can enjoy your belongings for many years to come:

• 3 Ways To Keep Your Vacuum In Better Shape

  26 December 2014

  Nothing is worse than planning out your budget for the month, and then having your financial plans destroyed by a surprise expense. Unfortunately, if you are a homeowner, dealing with broken appliances is just part of the game. You might find that your vacuum doesn't whisk away crumbs as effectively as it once did, making your Saturday chores take twice as long as they should. Here are three ways to keep your vacuum in better shape, so you don't end up shopping for a new model earlier than you need to.

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