Home improvement is the way to go once you've come across the idea of selling your home. It not only makes the home more pleasing to the eye and adds quality of life to the current residents, it also increases your home's value. However, these days, some projects to improve your home do not add value at all, especially in a down market. In fact, some can even reduce the selling … [Read more...]

On a hot summer day, even indoors, wouldn't it be nice to have just a little drop in temperature at least? A cool home is a happy home, after all. What's making it so hot anyway? According to the Department of Energy, the temperature on the surface of a dark-pigmented roof can be more than 50 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the surrounding air temperature. In turn, there will be … [Read more...]

Ever experienced having your car overheat all of a sudden? It's a horror story especially for you who has basically no idea what happens under the hood. Don't panic! Once you're done reading this, you'll surely become more confident on what to do. Share this to a friend who also has no idea what to do if a car overheats. Why do cars overheat in the first place? How can it be … [Read more...]

We now tackle the pros and cons of carpet flooring. However, just to remind you guys again and again, there is truly no perfect flooring type out there. But does carpet flooring come close? We've heard that among all the flooring types, carpet alone provides the most benefits. Why do you think so? A lot of homeowners love carpet flooring. It's both strong and soft.  It … [Read more...]

You are now ready to go on your vacation off to somewhere. But something’s bothering you—your travel budget. You're starting to feel you are financially constrained even at the start. Do you think your budget is enough for the whole stay? Worrying too much about it can put you on a down low and ruin your opportunity to relax. Wouldn’t you want to travel without the … [Read more...]