So you’re thinking of investing on real estate or looking for a new home to buy. The house might look good and the price is within your budget but still, one of the crucial parts of checking our houses is interviewing the seller. Sure, it’s good practice to bring an expert with you to […]

You just got to love being cross-disciplinary. It makes just you so… so MacGyver. Well, the fact of the matter is, you can be able to apply some of the things that you know in one discipline to another. Say for example, your skills in your workplace can be helpful in running your household. While […]

You’ve been pining for that brand new pair of shoes that’s on the display of your favorite store, or you might be longing for a long day of pampering at an expensive spa salon. But payday is still a couple of days away and you don’t have the extra money to spare. You don’t have […]

So you’re settling down. One of the most important things every home-maker wannabe should have is a set of cookware to handle all meal preps. A non-stick Calphalon is probably the best choice to go for. Gone are the days when you can’t fry a perfectly sunny-side up egg. But know your cookware. Here’s how.

So the landlord isn’t exactly the cat or dog person. Especially not the iguana or Burmese python type of guy. He even detests having little noisy kids around. But you’re the exact opposite who just can’t let a poor helpless kitten all by itself in the middle of the street ready to be picked on […]

Most of the things in your life that went wrong last year were due to your lack of organization. You didn’t get the promotion because you failed to meet some deadlines, you didn’t close the deal because you lost your documents, and you got dumped because you forgot her birthday. This time, you’re a new […]

If you can forage mushrooms in your bathroom, then it’s time to clean up, you filthy pig. Okay, so I’m exaggerating (or am I?). But cleaning your bathroom can really be a chore. And one of the most difficult things to clean in your bathroom would probably be the grout that holds your tiles. Take […]

This might be common if you live in an apartment building with a bunch of savages but it’s quite common in neighborhoods and even the suburbs too (especially since the richer folk can afford million-watt audio systems). If you want some peace and quiet but your neighbor won’t let up, then it may be time […]

Hardware inside your home can contract and expand through the course of temperature changes. During these cold months, you may notice that your doors (or specifically the hinges) can squeak. And with anything that squeaks, a good lubing is in order. Follow these quick and easy steps to stop your door hinges from squeaking.

Whew. We’re doing some sort of Christmas tips blitz for you guys. Best for those who are into dealing with things during crunch time. If you still don’t have a tree for the holidays, then better get out there and buy one. Here’s our more-or-less definitive guide for buying a Christmas tree.

Less than a week away and your home still looks like it was ravaged by a pack of feral kids (which is what you expect your home to be if you’ve got young kids at home). But fret not, you can still do a quick makeover to your home so that you can deck the […]

Winter is not just about trendy faux fur coats and snow storms, it’s also about your garden being a victim of the fierce cold. As soon as temperature starts to drop and the cold has become too cold, you’ll find that some of your plants will die. So much for your gardening efforts the whole […]

Snow is getting heavier by the minute, and it’s not so pretty when it’s turning out to be a snowstorm. Prepare for such dangers before it’s too late. Know what to do so that you can ensure your family’s safety when the snow becomes a threat.

Ever visited your attic lately? The haven of dust, insulation lint, assorted junk, and a whole lot of family memorabilia. In most cases, attics are virtual graveyards for the broken and forgotten. Much like your garage, it can also be the best real estate for clutter. So why not reclaim space (to add more clutter […]

Before the advent of computers at home, hardware means the good old things that you deal with the good ol’ hammer. However, things have changed since then. Ever had that one annoying neighbor who never owned a hammer but constantly borrows yours. Well, it’s quite annoying if you’re the handyguy neighbor. If you’re the parasite, […]