Owning a home with a fireplace comes with responsibility. Home fires can and do happen. I’m going to share with you 5 quick tips to get you started to making sure your fires stay safe. 1. Open the Damper The Damper must be kept open until fire the is completely extinguished. If you are burning […]
Blink: A Wire-Free HD Security Cam at an Affordable Price
Over the last few months, Jacque and I have been lucky enough to participate in the beta testing for a crowd funded home monitoring system named Blink. We were given a Blink Home Monitoring System in exchange for writing an honest review. Blink is a wire-free HD camera with onboard motion detection and an alert […]
Review: Rachio IRO Smart Irrigation Controller
Over the last few months, I’ve been adding some smart technology into our home. There are so many new products out that offer a more convenient and effective way to manage your household. Most recently, I added the Rachio IRO Irrigation Controller, so I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share my thoughts on it so […]
Putting Sta-Green To The Test
Over the last six weeks, we teamed up with Lowe’s Home Improvement and Sta-Green to put some of their products to the test, along with putting our results up against those of our good friend, Chelsea from TwoTwentyOne. We’ll start off by taking a look at our lawn and later on we’ll show you how […]
Organized Garage Makeover
It’s always been high on my list of priorities to have an organized garage. Unfortunately, life’s priorities haven’t always seen eye to eye with mine! Sure, there’s been a project or two where I’ve managed to clean it up a bit, but inevitably, I’d lose the battle. As luck would have it, on a day that I was […]
Upgrade Your Deadbolt With the Schlage Connect
Safety and security should be at the forefront of every homeowner’s mind. Although it’s true that no house is completely immune from break ins, well designed locks and a few other security features can help keep your home safer and a lot more secure. Every deadbolt is not created equal. Each deadbolt is rated as a […]
Keep Your Lawn Looking Good All Summer Long
I’ve always believed that one of the greatest rewards as a home owner can be coming home to a nice lush, green lawn. Of course, that takes some work. Well, this year we figured it would be fun to see just how well our lawn responded to being fed! So, thanks to Lowe’s Home Improvement, who’s been so […]
Get Involved With Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity
Jacque and I recently had the opportunity to take part in a Habitat for Humanity build…Oh, did I forget to mention that the build was in Las Vegas! With the Kobalt 400 taking place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity invited us, along with a few friends to be a part […]