Home and Family Articles

Remedies for a Wet Basement

By: Robert Clarke
Category: Home and Family
A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even real nightmare. Each year, thousands of homeowners are faced with the unpleasant side effects of seasonal rainfall. Problems they can face range from just dampness to even flooding. Chronic basement leakage is a serious problem that can destroy personal property, furnishings, appliances, and sometimes even cause permanent structural damage to a homes foundation. Excessive moisture is a huge attraction to wood-eating insects, wood rot and decay. Despite the pervasiveness of the problem, few homeowners are aware of the causes of water leakage.

A Look at the Humidor Plan

By: Eddie Tobey
Category: Home and Family
There are many styles of humidors that range from the smaller traveling humidor to the large cabinet and even walk-in room humidors. By far, the most popular humidor is the glass top humidor also referred to as the desktop humidor.

Practical Feng Shui – Debunking the Myths

By: Joey Lewitin
Category: Home and Family
Most of the information that is available concerning Feng Shui is highly over-simplified. It often comes in the form of out-of-context eastern principals, mixed in with basic interior design horse sense from the west, to form a hybrid which many professional Feng Shui analysts agree can be as harmful as it is helpful. Feng Shui is more than just choosing certain colors, or “getting rid of clutter”, as many books and articles will have you believe.

A Look at Kids Bunk Beds

By: Dave Lavinsky
Category: Home and Family
Kids bunk beds are the most common types of bunk beds. Adult bunk beds differ as they are typically more functional, such as bunk beds used in the military. Conversely, kids bunk beds often serve a more entertaining purpose – to get kids excited to go to sleep.

Honey I Can’t Afford The Kids

By: Rachel Lane
Category: Home and Family
Why family finance does not mean fragile finance.

Decorating Kid’s Rooms On A Small Budget

By: Chad Young
Category: Home and Family
Decorating your child’s room can be a challenge or do I dare say a downright headache if you have teens. Most people can’t afford to buy new furniture every time their children want a new look, in this article we will show you some creative and inexpensive ways to accessorize and keep your children happy at the same time.

We'll Meet Again Someday

By: Rose DesRochers
Category: Home and Family
Today is my daughter’s birthday. She would have been 13 today had she not died during open heart surgery. For anyone who has lost a child, you know that the pain doesn't go away.

Beautiful Lighting Tips 101 - A Crash Course In Lighting Design

By: Brian Starr
Category: Home and Family
Many people cannot immediately identify why they may like or dislike a particular room or interior. Proper lighting and illumination is the single most critical factor in designing a pleasing interior environment. A successful lighting design is pleasing to the eye...

How to choose a sofa for a family with kids

By: Janice Wee
Category: Home and Family
Leather or fabric, dark or light and other factors to look at when choosing a sofa set. Especially when you have children in the house.

5 Reasons to Organize Your Home Today

By: Karen Fritscher-Porter
Category: Home and Family
Home organization isn't just for neat-nicks or those drawn toward organized living. Even if you don't fall into those two stereotypes, you should consider learning and implementing some home organizing techniques. Why bother? Here are five good reasons to organize your home.


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