When Stacy K. Allen, a photographer and blogger behind Mountainside Home, decided to renovate her kitchen and add on an extra bathroom to her home in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, she knew she had to get creative. Sharing a 1,400-square-foot, 1950’s-style ranch home with …
Experts reveal exactly how to set up organic elements in your home for maximum health benefits. By STEPHANIE HARRIS Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese, is the practice of regularly noticing, experiencing, and appreciating the natural world around you. It’s a …
Try these simple, green cleaning solutions you can make yourself. By STEPHANIE SISCO June 26, 2018 The next time you have a sink to scrub or a window to wipe, just raid your cupboards and mix up a homemade cleaning solution. Everyday …
You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make one or more of these save-the-planet ideas part of your daily routine. By ALEX RICHARDS April 18, 2018 April 22 is Earth Day, a day dedicated to honoring and preserving our beautiful …
Don’t know much about Earth Day? Prep for any Earth Day quiz with these fun facts and bits of trivia. By ALEX RICHARDS April 22nd is Earth Day, a day where humans everywhere take a minute to be grateful for this planet …
When it comes to making eco-friendly changes these are the little ones that really add up to make a difference. 1 of 10 Junos/Getty Images Swap Household Cleaners Switching to green cleaners reduces air pollution both indoors and out, minimizing exposure …
Like real estate, cold storage is all about location. Shelf or drawer? High or low? Follow this expert fridge-packing plan to keep contents fresh. By NICOLE SFORZA Eggs do best where the temperature is most consistent—on the middle shelf. Store in the …
Whether you’re an avid gardener or you want to find the perfect shears to gift your flower-loving friend, these 9 finds are ideal for those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. From the most stylish watering can to a …
These outdoor water games will keep your kids entertained (and cool!) on the hottest days of summer. By EMILY HSIEH June 19, 2018 The kids are home from school, the temperature keeps creeping higher, and summertime boredom is at risk …
Pine Pine is an inexpensive, lightweight wood that can be yellowish or whitish with brown knots. It’s often used for rustic pieces, like farmhouse-style tables. Pros: It’s low-cost, and it takes paint well, so it’s great for kids’ furniture. (The same …
What’s the one spot in your home that you dread cleaning the most? Maybe it’s the toilet, or the greasy stovetop, or that moldy shower curtain. If the mere thought of these dirty, grimy messes is making you cringe, don’t …
With spring approaching quickly, it is the time where people open their windows for the fresh air and begin the yearly remodel of their cleaning habits. Although the task of cleaning your entire home may seem daunting, AIS has 4 …
When you are new to the world of car insurance, it can seem like an endless list of rules and regulations. It is a process that can take some to truly understand, but that is where our agents can help …
The National Association of Home Builders suggests these top 10 tips for home owners to check for damage and make sure your home is ready for spring from top to bottom. Roof Inspection – including skylights, shingles, and chimney flashing. Ensure …
During this Easter season, we have been renewed in Christ. We have dug deep into ourselves and are now ready to continue carrying on the mission of preaching His gospel to all peoples. While Lent was a good time to …
