In simplest terms, pitch is the slope, or angle, of a roof. For every 12 inches toward the peak of the roof, the roof will rise a certain number of inches. For example, if there is a rise of 5 inches, the pitch is written 5/12. Depending upon the design and the materials used in…
As I’ve reached my thirties, I’ve realized that I’m so much more interested in being financially secure. While I spent my twenties traveling and wouldn’t take back a second of it, I certainly wasn’t focused on saving money, and was more interested in having a good time. That’s fine, but now that I’m planning my…
A brand and a business aren’t the same thing. And that means that marketing either entity takes very different strategies. The projected outcomes and desired results that a brand has is different from that of a business. Here is the difference between a brand and a business, and how to market each effectively. A brand…
The days might be getting colder and shorter, but winter definitely isn’t the time to start neglecting your skin. With just a few simple steps, you can keep your glow all year round, even when the weather outside is less than perfect. Check out the secrets to beautiful winter skin below and get your glow…
In today’s world, most of us are paying much more attention to our carbon footprint then we used to and this can only be a good thing. When it comes to flooring, looks and practicality tend to be at the top of our list. But with global warming looming large, that is beginning to change……
Even when depression, anxiety or any regular mental health issues are not present, nobody can honestly say that they never have ‘down days’ or periods. You know the ones – the times when everything seems to have a grey tinge, nothing goes to plan and even the parts of our lives we are thankful for…
So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Perhaps you’re moving to a new location to start a dream job, upgrading to a larger house because you’re planning on starting a family, or downsizing to a cozier place after sending the kids off to college. Whatever your reasons for wanting to sell, now is the perfect…
There are plenty of reasons to make the switch from natural gas to electricity for heating your home. Electricity is known to be safer than combustible fuel sources. It’s also much more easily available for most homes than propane, gas, or coal. Depending upon the furnace and your location, it may also be significantly cheaper…
Image Credit: Jeswin thomas, Pexels Christmas is indeed a wonderful time of the year and is a widely celebrated holiday that revolves around so many loved-traditions. According to the research, about 90% of Americans and 95% of Christians celebrate Christmas worldwide. When you gather around a Christmas tree, stuff goodies into a stocking, or enjoying…
As we say good-bye to 2020 — what for many people has been a year filled with a lot of changes — we also can say hello to new ways of spending time at home, and upgrades to make this time more pleasant in 2021 and beyond. Consider some of these home design trends emerging…
