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On the average summer day, eight hours of the sun’s radiation shining on a patch of earth one square meter in size is worth an estimated 4.8 kilowatt-hours. That’s enough energy to power 48 100-watt bulbs for an hour. It’s equivalent to 0.13 gallons of gasoline. And it takes place each day without anybody having […]

The garden is any plant parent’s most prized possession. It takes years of hard work to cultivate different varieties of plants—not to mention hundreds of dollars in acquiring plant species. This is why protecting the garden must happen at all costs, and there are risks around the house. Heavy rain can drop on the garden

If your home has a spacious lawn, it can be used for many purposes. You can gather friends and family for important events there. The kids will have a blast if you convert the space into a playground. Never will they have to ask you to take them to the park, and they will surely

Information about blood types is usually only useful when you’re donating and receiving blood. It’s something that people are aware of, but don’t think about. Sometimes, you even have to check your driver’s license or medical records to confirm your type. While it might be considered a passing tidbit in most parts of the world,

To repair or replace windows? That is the question. One option might be more cost-efficient than the other depending on the condition of your windows. Repairing existing structures might seem like the cheaper option, but there are some circumstances where repairs turn out to be almost equal to or are more expensive than a new

Retirement is a scary prospect for almost everyone living in California. In Los Angeles, you need more than $70,000 a year to live comfortably — an impossible amount for most retirees. The high cost of living will eat away at your pension and leave you with nothing or even in debt. Moving to a retiree-friendly

Back in the day before the advent of technology, many families enjoyed a weekly routine of eating a meal together on Sundays. It didn’t matter if it was lunch after church or eating an early evening supper under the stars, families made it a point to spend time together with loved ones during the special

When people heard of small living spaces in the past, they assumed this meant a small apartment or a cottage with one room. But these days, most people are opting to maximize their time outdoors. Indoor spaces have become smaller, and outdoor areas are getting bigger. Often this demands different kinds of property upkeep. Larger

When it comes to our homes, we’d rather deal with difficult grown-up concerns like taxes and mortgage loans instead of threats to our families’ safety. As responsible adults, we do our best to protect our loved ones from the typical hazards found at home. However, some other inconspicuous household items pose a serious threat to

Seniors are spending more of their retirement years in their own homes. Only those who can no longer live on their own are relocating to nursing homes. If your senior loved one plan on doing the same, then it is only necessary that you start helping them modify their home to better suit their needs.