Home & Garden

After reading the Marie Kondo book and watching her 'Tidying Up' series on Netflix, I started following the KonMari method of living minimally. Now, I surround myself only with things I love... and I save a lot of money!

Lotus Trolley Bags are larger, sturdier, and more durable than most reusable shopping bags. See the 16 reasons I ditched my other reusable grocery bags and only use Lotus totes for grocery shopping now!

I am a professional house cleaner and I have come up with a 2-step method for cleaning hardwood floors that is the fastest for me and gives the best results without all of the excess work. Here are my best tips for cleaning hardwood floors.

I've used essential oil diffusers for years. First plastic ultrasonic diffusers and now glass nebulizing diffusers. Here's a point-by-point comparison summarizing my experience using nebulizers & ultrasonic diffusers.

Doggie Driver is like a REAL golf club. The KONG Rocket Tennis Ball Launcher has unique features. And there are many unique ChuckIt Tennis Ball Launchers!

I have 2 large dogs that go wherever I go! Here's my list of dog travel necessities. (Important things to pack for dog car travel + dog car accessories.)

Is fabric softener necessary? Does it work? Is it bad for you, your clothes, or your dryer? The truth about fabric softeners & dryer sheets - myths debunked

Moving blankets keep your things from getting damaged during a move. But, should you buy or rent moving blankets?... Here's what you need to know.

I've used Essential Oils for years for their Aromatherapy properties. Here are the basics of Aromatherapy and how to get started with Essential Oils.

Tips for choosing air filters for your home's heating and cooling system. Are expensive air filters really better than the cheaper ones? What's the difference between the all the different types of home air filters? Here's what to look for.

If you're tired of climbing a ladder to clean gutters, here are a variety of other tools and products that will make cleaning your gutters easier than ever before!

Following are some tips to guide you through your spring gardening chores and save yourself a lot of work later in the season.

Snow & ice can wreak havoc on your house gutters. See how to strengthen gutters to withstand even the harshest winter storms. No more ice dams & roof melt!

Battery storage is important because if battery terminals touch, it could start a fire. Definitely don’t store 9v batteries loosely in drawers or in bags!

Get answers to your dog questions right away -- online -- from verified pet experts. What's your dog question?

Certain dog breeds tend to bark a lot. Other breeds of dogs have a reputation of barking less. There are other lists of barking dog breeds. This is a list of dog breeds that don't bark.

Want an orthopedic dog bed? I made my own cheap no-sew dog bed from memory foam for HALF the price of buying a new extra large dog bed! See how I made cheap dog beds for my large dogs myself.

Have a dog (or 2 dogs), but no fenced-in yard? You'll enjoy these DIY dog tie-out ideas! See the overhead dog trolley system that we use for our 2 dogs.