Christmas is a magical time for children, when they dream of possibilities and eagerly await opening their presents. Most families have traditions around setting up their Christmas tree and opening gifts. My family bought the tree together but my father decorated the tree in secret. After we came …
Holiday Decorating Hooks & Other Gadgets
Many homeowners enjoy creating a festive holiday environment inside and outside their house. The question you might ask yourself each year is how much time do you want to spend finding (they're buried in the attic, basement or under the stairs), organizing and putting up the decorations. If …
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Holiday Decorating Party Saves Money
Our homes are lovely when we decorate for the holidays. The big question is how much are you spending each year to create that perfect look? Can you relate to the holiday blues when you've done the same thing for a few years? Maybe it's time for something new? Before you rush off to the store, learn …
What’s Hot & Preparing for Extreme Heat
The extreme heat that is affecting many parts of the US isn't something we all expect or know how to plan for. In fact when you try to research the hottest cities in the US, you quickly learn there are many ways to measure hot and many of them won't help you prepare for the next heat wave. Here are …
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Homeowner Stories: ’70s Contemporary
We spend so much time in our homes but do we really know what our relationship is with our homes? It's been my dream to talk with women and learn what they like, or don't like about their homes and how HomeTips4Women can help them enjoy life at home better. At BlogHer 2011, I spoke with Shannon …
Surviving the Heat Wave
People suffer from extreme heat when their bodies aren't able to cool themselves adequately. The body normally cools itself by sweating but sometimes that isn't good enough. If a person's body temperature rises too quickly, there can be damage to the brain or other vital organs. Everyone has to pay …