Real People. Real Experiences. Real Helpful.
Here's what it's like being a meteorologist. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of weather TV stations to see the type of meteorology equipment they use to predict the weather and what they do every day at work. Plus tips to help you become a meteorologist or weather person some day.
Read moreHow many reusable shopping bags do you have? Get in the habit of carrying your reusable bags to some of your favorite stores to receive discounts. Check out the latest information on how important reusable grocery bags really are. You'll also find out where to find reusable bags and how to recycle your disposable plastic bags.
Read moreMy budget-friendly tips for creating an eco friendly house. 9 simple ideas -- from replacing plastic with natural materials to choosing eco friendly cleaning products and 7 other green home tips.
Read moreI gave up trying to keep my hydraulic leveling system working like it should and converted the HWH hydraulic leveling jacks over to manual controls. So now when I hit the switch, the jack goes down! Here's how I did it -- and you can, too.
Read moreWhat you put on the ceiling is just as important as what you put on the walls. Used in the right room with the right accents, things like vinyl, aluminum, Styrofoam, and tin ceiling tiles can add a stunning punch that's different from the other rooms in your home! Here's what real ceiling tiles and faux ceiling tiles are like, how much tin ceiling tiles cost, and the steps for installing tin ceiling tiles yourself.
Read moreAdvanced Environmental Recycling Technologies (AERT) is the manufacturer of ChoiceDek and MoistureShield composite decking materials. I've spoken with ChoiceDek and MoistureShield reps several times now. Here's what I've learned about these composite decks. Good stuff!
Read moreWhat types of jobs are minimum wage jobs? You might be surprised to find out who's working for a minimum hourly wage these days! Here are some minimum wage jobs that most people wouldn't think of, some of the best minimum wage jobs, and how to move beyond making just the federal minimum wage.
Read moreHere are the acceptable colors of clothing that you can wear with brown, black, and burgundy belts and shoes -- even exotic shoes & suede shoes. See examples of matching belt & shoes for business dress, business casual, and everyday casual occasions. And there IS one exception to the rule: men's spectator shoes!
Read moreAcupuncture benefits those of us who prefer a holistic approach to medical issues. We live in an over-medicated society and sometimes alternative approaches (like an acupuncture treatment or two) are a better option than prescriptions. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of acupuncture therapy. Does your dog or cat have aches and pains? See how acupuncture can help your pets, too!
Read moreDeciding when to start announcing pregnancy isn't always easy. I had very different experiences with my first pregnancy, compared to my second and third pregnancies. Here are my best tips - reasons to tell everyone right away, and reasons to wait a little longer. Plus, how to tell work you're pregnant
Read moreIf you plan on taking your Jeep Wrangler off-road at all, then you really should consider these 7 add-ons. A Jeep guy shares his top aftermarket Jeep parts for new Jeep owners.
Read moreThe Great American Solar Eclipse (or 2017 total solar eclipse) is August 21, 2017. Just about everybody in the continental United States will see a partial eclipse on that date -- but only people in these 12 states will see a total solar eclipse! See a map of the 2017 eclipse path, the best places to view it, how to safely watch the eclipse, and when the next solar eclipses will occur.
Read moreYou have to plan ahead how you'll be watering plants on vacation even though you're not there. Here are 2 really simple ways to water plants while away + 3 clever DIY solutions that you might want to try. My best ideas for watering house plants on vacation.
Read moreHave you ever dealt with dog aggression issues? I have! We went from 2 dogs to 3 dogs and the middle dog immediately became aggressive toward the new puppy. Here are my tips for adding another dog into your household and how to deal with dog aggression -- especially when it's an older dog playing too rough with a new puppy.
Read moreSpring is in the air and so are insects like bees, wasps, and mosquitos! An allergic reaction to bites or stings from any of these can be very scary... and sometimes even fatal. Always keep Benadryl on hand and know these allergic reaction symptoms to watch for -- to keep your kids, your pets, and yourself safe.
Read moreGot a job interview coming up? If you're not careful, you could really mess things up if you say or do the wrong thing! Here are 10 ways to guarantee that you WON'T get the job, plus the 10 best job interview tips to help you GET the job.
Read moreWondering what the Walking Liberty half dollar value is today? See what these silver half dollars worth. Learn if any of them are rare. Plus some tips for collecting these so-called Walker halves or Walking halves. Everything you want to know about Walking Liberty half dollar coins!
Read moreWhat's better? Hardwood or laminate wood flooring? The flooring debate continues between laminate wood flooring and real hardwood. You'll want to things like budget, durability, and resale value when weighing the pros & cons of both. I'll help you decide what's best for you!
Read more
