‘The Sauna Life’ is a combined presence of mind, body and spirit. Taking the time to heat bathe in a sauna (either infrared or traditional) can provide wonderful benefits and enhance your lifestyle in many ways. In today’s lifestyles, many of us do not actively sweat on a daily basis. Numerous medical studies show that […]

Garage Door Safety (NAPSI)-Teaching young children how to spell the word “door” may offer an additional lesson about garage door safety. www.GarageDoorCare.com, a site sponsored by the International Door Association (IDA), spells safety this way: • Doors are heavy–never stand, run or play under or near any garage door, especially when the door is open […]

Moving daylight Windows are a great way to bring light into the home, but unfortunately walls and doors often stop that light from moving throughout the house. To continue daylight’s natural flow in the home, designer Sherry Mitchell, IIDA, recommends incorporating acrylic block panels, door inserts and partition walls throughout rooms in the house. “Daylight […]

Senior windows (539 words, US) Let’s face it. As the body gets older, it can’t easily perform the same day-to-day tasks that it could when it was younger. That includes opening, closing and caring for windows in the home. “When you’re in your 30’s or 40’s, opening a Double Hung window requires no special thought,” […]

Modern homeowners routinely contract for services such as cable TV and Internet, but with privacy becoming limited and security an international issue, perhaps an even more important service to consider is the home alarm/security system. Everyone needs to be confident that no thief will easily and quietly enter his home and steal valuables or threaten […]

There are so many styles and options in cabinetry, it’s hard to see them all in one showroom, which is why it’s helpful, when building or remodeling, to speak with a professional. Stacy Whetzel and Laura Blair, kitchen designers at Pineland Lumber and Riverside Millwork Center, respectively, can help you create rooms and spaces using […]

A new pool is a worthy project If you are considering upgrading your home, there’s no better way to exercise, enjoy friends, and not leave home than in your own backyard swimming pool. Perhaps this is the year to consider installing one. If you are already feeling the economic pinch – think about a “stay-cation.” […]

Do you often find yourself completing your spouse’s (or your sibling’s) sentences? Do you have a good friend whom you don’t see very often, yet every time you pick up the phone, it’s as if you’ve never been apart? That intangible connection and natural flow of communication between two individuals is key to a long-lasting […]

Keeping your wood floor’s natural shine Wood floors are a beloved part of a home, and are also a great investment that can boost your home’s value by up to $10,000, according to the Hardwood Information Center. The wood care experts who make Murphy Oil Soap have some advice on how to keep your floors […]

2010 color decor and design trends: influenced by life’s richness Indicators are implying that the U.S. economy is finally showing some signs of improvement. The markets are rising, and overall consumer confidence goes up every day. To the relief of people across the country, one area that is at last seeing some light at the […]