People who live in old homes may discover unique vintage features in the strangest of places. Some of these features can still be useful, such as laundry chutes. Meanwhile, some are useless today, such as damper controls. And some add old-timey charm to the interior design. In any event, newly-built houses and apartment buildings don’t...

Teacups are charming, often dainty objects that add a touch of elegance to tea time. However, in many households, teacups may sit forgotten in cupboards, replaced by the more practical and robust mugs. If you have a collection of unused teacups or have found some beautiful pieces at a thrift store, there’s no need to...

Immigrants often face mixed perceptions worldwide. While some regions exhibit hostility, others embrace them wholeheartedly, recognizing their indomitable spirit. This resilience can be particularly remarkable when everything goes awry and most would surrender. For refugee Dyan, giving up wasn’t an option; his perseverance eventually rewrote his destiny. From Tragedy to Elation A moving YouTube video...

Kitchens are often the heart of the home, even if you don’t like to cook. It has a lot of different design elements, like countertops and cabinets. The kitchen can have the same style as the rest of the house, or you can give it its own style to make it its own place. Here...

We love our kids. No doubt about that. They are bundles of joy given to us by the universe to set our lives on a path of unbridled love, affection, and happiness. At least, that’s what many of us think. However, this doesn’t change the fact that they drive us nuts sometimes. Staying at home...

You never know where your life will take you. Sometimes, all we can do is trust those who are kind and try to be the best person we can be. Who knows how things will turn out? We know you’ll be moved by this incredible story just like we were. When Betty and Blair were...

Two container homes in their backyard.

If you are a proud homeowner, then you know the pride you feel when someone compliments your abode. At the same time, you would also know how tough it is to keep everything in perfect shape. Not a single day goes by when some item somewhere, somehow is broken, or is too dirty, or is...

The debate over whether to turn off your AC when leaving the house has been ongoing for years. With energy bills soaring, understanding the best practices for AC usage can significantly impact your savings and comfort. Here are seven key insights from HVAC specialists to help settle this debate. Humidity Control In hot and humid...

Helping to deliver her little sister in a home birth with the assistance of a 911 dispatcher, Miracle Moore has performed an absolute miracle herself at only 10 years of age. Voila Fair, 30, went into labor while home in Jennings Missouri. That wasn’t the issue – the speed at which the baby was coming...

A parent’s role is not the easiest job in the world. There are so many things to teach our children about the woes of life. But, there are also wins that should be celebrated because those are what give us hope. Teaching children can be the most rewarding activity, but it can be the most...

How clean is your home? There are two kinds of people in this world. The kind who avoid the necessity of cleaning as if they could contract some nasty disease by all the chemicals in the detergents. Then there is the kind who clean the home feverishly as if their life depends on it. The...