The power of the summer sun in the Tennessee Valley cannot be denied. Southerners are used to changing their schedules simply to escape the blistering heat of the midday sun and keep the sweat to a minimum. Dogs are walked…
"Are my flickering lights a problem?" Flickering, waning, dimming or blinking lights can be more than an irritating inconvenience. What seems like a minor annoyance could actually be a symptom of a more dangerous and complicated problem. Below, read about…
Are you sleeping well? As annoying and inconvenient as it may feel to devote seven to nine hours out of every day to lying down and resting, it's an absolutely crucial part of maintaining a functioning human body. Sleep gives…
Air conditioners and heat pumps seem like they should have a long, boring existence, but the reality of their service life can be filled with hazards. Year-round weather like rain, snow, and hail, pests and pets “making their mark,” carelessly…
Hardwood flooring has a long history as a building material. According to BuildDirect.com, planks of wood have been used as a flooring option since the 1600s, starting out as a simple way to lift people off of dirt floors and…
Picking paint colors can be one of the most fun things about redoing a room in your home. The hours spent wandering back and forth across the thousands of paint chips at the hardware store, the struggle to figure out…
Bringing friends and family together is part of what makes the holiday season so special. As a host, you can spend weeks planning for making a loved one’s visit perfect. There are fun local activities, meal planning, decorating the house,…
When you hear the word ‘tent,’ what comes to mind? Maybe you think of the tiny pup tents from childhood campouts in the backyard. You know, the ones with confusing instructions and support poles that eventually led to fond memories…
It’s Halloween season, and you’ve done everything right to prepare. You have the cobwebs strewn around the hedges, a few pumpkins carved and lit on the front porch, and you’ve loaded up on candy for every trick or treater that…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars? With the newest rover exploring the red planet’s surface, it’s interesting to think about making a home on our neighboring planet. Chances are you probably haven't considered…