No matter how you snip or slice it, fraudulent online reviews not only result in wasted time and money, but may leave those affected with psychological scars that make routine buying or hiring a burden. The financial and emotional effect may be felt most deeply by homeowners who have fallen prey to contractors who publish deceptive online reviews.
Read MoreI was recently at a client's home and while discussing how to solve a particular electrical problem they were having, I came across a bundle of wires. I originally thought that they were computer network cables and then I took a few minutes to look at the markings on the cables and explain what they meant and what they might be for. As you can imagine the response was, 'it's all Greek to me'.
Read MoreAs every woman knows life can be stressful without downtime. You've got enough on your plate with kids, work, and keeping up on the house. Don't brush 'me' time under the carpet. You've worked hard, now it's time to play hard. We've all heard of 'mancaves', places where men can run to unwind and have fun in times of strife. Women need a place to put their feet up as well.
Read MoreHave trouble sleeping? Find yourself feeling uncomfortable in your bed and don't know why? Think there might be something missing from your bedroom to make it complete? You're not alone! Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that plagues tens of millions of North American adults.
Read MoreReality home makeover shows aren't out there to be exactly realistic and any viewer should be able to understand this. They set out to 'mimic' reality in a way that can either entertain, inform, or help others, not to droop the homeowners watching from their couch.
Read MoreThe days of the wooden bucket and washboard are over so why are you stuck in the past? Redo your laundry room and soon your least favorite job of cleaning your wardrobe can soon become a little more tolerable.
Read MoreWondering how you'll fit everything in that tiny kitchen and still have room for cooking? Small kitchens really give you a lot of options, if you use a little imagination and effort. Here are some simple tips to utilize space better.
Read MoreA mancave is something all men can benefit from at some point in their lives. Whether you need a mancave to unwind, to blow off steam, or to just have fun, there are ways to have it all! And don't just settle for the norm. Go all out with some of the best ideas for a mancave man has ever invented!
Read MoreWhether selling, buying, or owning, paying attention to curb appeal can mean the difference between a passerby admiring your house or not noticing it at all. The outside of your home can be more than just a welcome mat. To do this, there are many simple tricks to keep in mind to enhance the look of your property from the outside.
Read MoreThere is one thing all of us humans have in common. It doesn't matter where you live, how much money you have or what your educational achievements are. At one time or another during the day, we all need to use the restroom. The good news is there are some new technologies out there that may change the way we think of our throne rooms.
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