Category Archives: Around The Home

Practical Advice : How To Help Your Home Sell Faster

Home sellers that want to sell quickly should take a listen to this 3-minute interview from NBC’s The Today Show. It’s loaded with practical advice.

Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching

It doesn’t take much effort to stand over a pot and “stir continuously”, as called for in some recipes. It can be tedious, though, and once a chef stops stirring or leaves a pot unattended, the recipe is sure to ruin. Enter the automatic stirrer.

How To Keep Your Granite Countertops From Getting “Cloudy”

If your home features granite in its kitchen, its bathrooms, or other living spaces, you’ll want to make sure the counter-tops are cared for to prevent staining and/or clouding over time.

Is This Home Renovation Going To Be Worth It?

Home remodeling projects can add function to a home, but don’t always add value. Consider the latest report from Remodeling Magazine.

How To Repair A Scratched CD, DVD, Or Game Disc

When your CDs, DVDs and game discs are “skipping”, most times, a simple cleaning will set them right. Make sure you clean your discs properly, though. Clean them the wrong way and you could damage your discs forever. You might also cause your electronic devices permanent damage.

Foods That Don’t Belong In A Garbage Disposal

A short list of food waste that’s better suited for the garbage can than the kitchen sink.

Would Your Kitchen Pass A Health Inspection?

Americans spend a lot of time cooking and eating in their kitchens. What are you doing to keep yours germ- and bacteria-free?

How To Erase Furniture Scratches With A Walnut

In this short video from HowCast, you’ll learn how to use a walnut and a soft cloth to erase scratches from furniture.

How To Install Motion-Detector Lighting On Your Home

Home security experts recommend motion-detector lighting to be installed on all 4 sides of a home. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial of how to get it done.

How To Find Air-Leaking Windows And Seal Them

In this 4-minute video from the DIY Network, you’ll learn how to identify your home’s leaky windows, and how to seal them with caulk. The job requires a little bit of elbow grease, but it’s manageable for even the notice handyman.