It is no secret that plastic pollution has reached a critical level. If we keep using plastic at the current rate, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050. Everyday, approximately eight million pieces of plastic are discarded into the ocean, and microplastics have even been discovered embedded deep in …
When the topic revolves around emergencies, everyone always says that you shouldn’t panic. If you think about it, that’s easier said than done. Unless you’re a firefighter trained to properly respond to a fire or any other emergency, the likelihood that you won’t panic is low. If a fire occurs in your building, the sensors …
Whether you are a pet owner or welcoming your first furry friend, pets make great companions! Not only they make our lives much happier and healthier, but they also play therapeutic roles and affect the quality of our lives. The bad news? While you cuddle with your pet all the time, cleaning the leftover mess …
If you are like most people, you want to make choices that are good for the environment, but you may not know exactly what to do. If you are a parent, you may worry that your family won’t be able to make sustainable choices or may fear that your green living efforts aren’t going to …
Of course, you can drink wine from absolutely any vessel you see fit, and if you’re not particularly fussed on the kind of wine you’re drinking (and how much of it), then it really doesn’t matter. However, if you’re looking to really savour your wine, then your choice of glass really does make all the …
When sitting down to the dinner table, the choice of dinnerware is the first impression the diner gets, both in terms of the company that is joining them and the quality of the food and drink that they can expect to enjoy. Before investing in any form of tableware, it’s incredibly important to consider a …
Sometimes, life might get in the way of your regular pool cleaning activities. If neglected for too long, swimming pools can get infested by little spores of algae that grow into a serious menace. Algae can grow in any conducive environment in a matter of hours, days, or weeks. If you notice the slimy nuisance …
Are you struggling with a plumbing problem and wondering what to do about it? Sometimes you need to call a professional plumber, and other times you can handle the issue yourself. It can be hard to know the difference, though. Fortunately, there are several common plumbing issues that seem to happen to everyone. Here are …
In order to create a beautiful lawn throughout the year, you need to begin working on it during spring. A lot of homeowners face the daunting prospect of preparing the lawn for the warm months ahead. Right from mowing to cleaning and seeding, there are multiple lawn care tasks that encompass a number of responsibilities. …
Although some people may use a tree stump for decorative purposes or as a place to sit objects in their garden, a leftover tree stump in a yard is unsightly for most homeowners. Those who don’t enjoy the tree stump in their yard may consider them too large to move and will leave them until …
