My Daily Nourishment

What heater are you using during  winter season? Does it give enough heat to warm the whole  house? Do you spend enough money for heaters during winter season?
Yes, our heater is running almost the whole day now. This is the effect of the cold autumn season. It also means that cold winter is about to come.  Heaters keep our home warm during cold seasons like winter.

We are actually using two kinds of heaters. One is our electric heater.  The other one is our wood pellet oven or stove, which is running  24 hours during winter season.  Our electric heaters which are  located in  every room of the house are  only turn on when  it is really very very cold in each room. (more…)

Living in a clean and orderly home is such a nice feeling. More on that living on a clean home also means a healthy living. Sometimes maintaining a clean home can be very difficult especially if your floors are carpeted. This is true especially when you have little children or pets inside the house. We cannot avoid that sometimes  little children can spoil liquids such a milk, juices, sodas and the like on our carpets. There are times when your pets can also make it dirty and odorous. (more…)

If  there is an expert in the house, you can probably do it all yourseves. Doing home repairs,  improvements or  remodeling would be very easy if  someone at home can do the job. If not,  why not ask  for help from the experts and professionals! That is why they are their to help you.

Let’s face it! Sometimes we really can’t do everything on our own, no matter how much we think we can. Sure, flooring installation seems like it can be an easy DIY project, but sometimes professional flooring installation is a better choice. Flooring can be an expensive investment, and the best way to get the most out of your investment and enjoy your new flooring for years to come is to have it installed correctly right from the beginning. What are some of the other reasons to consider professional flooring installation? (more…)

Helpful Advice To Keep Your Grass Looking Great While Staying Safe

Photo by Christian Guthier / Flickr.

If you want to keep your lawn looking great without a lot of harsh and dangerous pesticides, you’re not alone. Many people are looking to organic lawn care to keep their curb appeal high while also keeping the area safe and healthy. Having a great looking lawn is work, but there are methods you can use to stay organic. Keep reading to learn more about ways to make lawn care more environmentally friendly while still giving you a great looking lawn.
Lawn Care Tips That Work

Here are some organic lawn care tips that will help you achieve the perfect lawn without a lot of pesticides. (more…)

When other parts of the globe are having problems about bush fire at the moment, we are having a season where we need to turn-on our home heater because it is autumn and the weather is cold right now.

I was saddened while watching the world news tonight that Australia’s New South Wales is still blazing with fire. I can’t imagine people who lost their lives, homes and properties due to this catastrophe. Let’s continue to pray that miracles of rain will be sent to there to stop this tragedy.

Colorful autumn in Germany. (more…)

The third largest city in America, Chicago is a place where there is lots to discover for visitors of all ages. Starting out as a trading post and then becoming home to an ill-fated fort, it grew rapidly because of its superb location and was incorporated as a city in 1837. The Illinois & Michigan Canal and the railroads, brought it further prosperity, and the opening of Chicago O’Hare Airport made it an international hub. Despite its suffering in the Great Fire of 1871 and the depression of the 1930s, it is a city that has gone from strength to strength, and its fascinating history is written into its streets and museums today.

Skycrapers in Chicago, USA

Things to see

Chicago is home to the tallest building in America, the Sears Tower, and a trip up to the top offers the chance to look out across the whole city. Sailing trips on the lake are another great way to get an unusual perspective, and the Tall Ship Windy takes regular trips out from Navy Pier, where there is also an amusement park that the kids will love. There are festivals in the city all year round and on summer days it’s usually possible to catch a concert in Grant Park or Millennium Park. (more…)

People move for many reasons. Sometimes they move by choice and other times out of necessity. Relocating to a new community, especially across state lines, can be exciting but also challenging, especially when children are involved. Humans are creatures of habit, and moving can throw quite a kink in the wheel. So, how does a family move to a new city like Denver without a complete meltdown?

Keeping a positive attitude about the move is an excellent way to help everyone get used to the idea and to adjust, but there are other things to keep in mind. How do you make a move as stress free as possible? (more…)

Winter can be an expensive season. Short, dark days and the ever-present cold means that lights are turned on earlier and, more importantly, the heating is kept on for longer. But there are a few simple steps that can be taken to keep the home and its occupants warm and the heating bills down.

Simple measures to save costs

Put on an extra layer of clothes and turn down the heating thermostat. It has been estimated that even turning the thermostat down by 1° can reduce a heating bill by 3%. If the heating is turned down by 10° during the day when most people are at work, and again during the night, a heating bill could be reduced by as much as 14%. Invest in a ‘smart’ thermostat that can be programmed to reduce the temperature at selected times. (more…)

You work hard for the house and on it; do not allow bugs or rodents go over! The next post is dedicated to solving pest management problems and features useful guidance. Protect your own home and family by getting the required measures to remove pests and keep them gone permanently.

Use steel wool to fill any rodent holes. Even though rodents can gnaw through lots of different materials, they’re not powerful enough to chew the metal strands from steel wool. Seal any opening that’s above a half-inch in diameter. Mice and rats can squeeze through some miniature openings. (more…)