If you are growing a lawn in Kansas City, you may think that you need to do exactly the same thing as people throughout the US. This is not necessarily the case. While lawn care techniques are similar throughout the country, there are certain factors that are specific to growing and maintaining a lawn in Kansas City.   Making sure that you know about these factors is important, if you want your lawn to survive and grow. You need to understand … [Read more...]

We work to keep our homes safe and comfortable for our families but pest infestations can make this a difficult job. Pests such as termites can damage your house structurally while rats, certain species of spiders and bark scorpions can be harmful to your health. If you find your house infected by a certain pest, buying a commercially available pesticide and spraying it in your house seem like a cost-effective and easy option. However, it may … [Read more...]

Once you have a toddler in your household who is beginning to walk, it’s important to find them the best shoes to help support their footsteps and set them on the right road for health and strength and good posture — as well as protect them, of course, from sharp objects and heat on the ground they walk on.   However, selecting the best footwear for young children is often not an easy task. While there are options galore, you need to be … [Read more...]

The divorce rates we read and hear about aren’t just abstract numbers; they represent a couple and a family going through a hard time. Many don’t have to look too far, some of our closest friends and family members have gone through it. It’s even worse when the divorce is sour and acrimonious. It brings so many negative emotions to the surface and it feels never-ending.   It is so hard seeing someone you care about going through the … [Read more...]

When it comes to interior design, for most of us, it’s all about form. We want our home to feel beautiful, and for our colors to match and our patterns to pop and for everything to look like it’s in its proper place. In short - we want our homes to feel beautiful.  There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. After all, we’re the ones who have to look at the place, day in, and day out. If it looks hideous, or there’s just something off, it … [Read more...]

House cleaning can be a time-consuming process. Even in a small house, the combination of different surfaces to clean and places for dirt and dust to accumulate can make cleaning unmanageable. As a hardworking homeowner, you don’t have the time in your busy schedule to take hours to clean each week. However, a dirty house can be a health risk as well as a social embarrassment. There are many ways to cut down on cleaning time though. Read on for … [Read more...]

Winter months are fast approaching, and keeping your home warm is a top priority. However, cutting out draught doesn’t have to be complex or costly. Here are a few tips to remain cozy throughout winter while saving money:   Add Insulation   Warm air can easily escape your home in all directions, including through the walls, doors, floors, windows, and even the roof. Adding insulation throughout your loft can reduce heat loss by 25%. … [Read more...]

You have decided to update your cooking skills and plan to do it by purchasing new equipment. The time when you are searching for the right knife is the T-1 of your development. If you have heard of chef’s knives – the multipurpose tools that professional chefs and restaurant personnel use, you should start looking for the right product at once. But how can you do it without knowing the main differences between chef's … [Read more...]