If there is one difficult task that often pops up for homeowners, it’s home improvements. It’s not just that improving the house is a big job, but choosing which home improvements to do (and when) is tough. Home improvements should be a joy to do, and for the most part, they are. Many myths about home improvement make it even harder, so…
There is nothing worse than coming home from a vacation to find that you have a burst pipe or that you have a basement that is slowly filling with water. Deciding how to deal with your water damage can be frustrating and downright challenging. Learning how to repair the water damage in your home will help you determine your next…
Excess in a medical insurance plan is the amount of money you pay if you make an insurance claim. How do you decide what excess is right for your medical plan? You might think it makes logical sense to go for the lowest excess possible, but the excess amount and the policy premiums work together. If you go for a low…
You can have all of the emotional intelligence in the world; your human intellectual self will very rarely let you experience the very human condition of death without going through all the stages of grief and loss. The old question of which is worse, knowing when your loved one is going to die or having it happen suddenly, is one…
Hardly anyone who purchases a car expects to keep it forever. Many car owners choose to replace their vehicles when their needs change. For example, new parents might sell their roadster for a minivan; empty-nesters relocating to a sunny state might sell their SUV for a convertible, and students leaving home for college might not need to bring their high…
When you become a parent, Halloween revolves around the kids. You can make it special for you too, however, by trying some wine and Halloween candy pairings. Once the kids go to bed on Halloween night, you have free rein in their candy bag. Don’t feel bad as you steal a few pieces because, after a long day of Halloween…
As you go through life, you’ll have to deal with pressure on multiple occasions. You might experience it over something that’s happening at work and in your career. Or, it might be a more personal issue. No matter what’s causing it, what matters most is how you deal with pressure. By finding healthy ways to deal with it, you’ll lead…
It’s common to contract a viral infection at some point in your life, and these infections can often be serious. Fortunately, there are ways you can take care of yourself after contracting one so that you’ll feel better faster. If you have been diagnosed with a viral infection, these tips for how to take care of yourself can help. Take…
When we think about self-care, we typically think about things we can do at home, during our free time, to soothe ourselves and enjoy a little peace. However, if you want the best in calming, self-affirming, and self-loving experiences, then there are plenty of options worth leaving home for. Here are a few experiences you should consider when taking a…
Halitosis, known as bad breath, is a common occurrence. Understanding halitosis in detail can help you overcome the issue and get your breath smelling better. Many people know that they have bad breath, but they feel too nervous or scared to speak with someone about it. However, it is normal, and there are plenty of things you can do to…
