Mother’s Day gift ideas you can give or make with mason jars If you want a unique present to give to a friend or loved one, you should consider purchasing or DIY’ing something in a mason jar. A mason jar is just the shell that holds what is inside, and…

What are the best types of flooring for basements and damp spaces? Choosing flooring for basements is always tricky because there are a lot of trade-offs.  Basements are notoriously dark, damp, cold and sometimes they get wet…or worse, they can flood. Most basements are below grade (meaning that that they…

Cheaper iRobot Roomba alternatives that perform just as well Robotic vacuums are an amazing modern invention that are so convenient.  They make vacuuming quick and easy – just fix it and forget it.   Robotic vacuums making vacuuming super easy.  Because of that, people vacuum more often. Besides the fact…

Where to shop for the best and most affordable hardwood floors When it comes to hardwood flooring, you can often find some good deals online.  Many of the online retailers are able to leverage their scale to bring you lower costs.  Also, unlike many retail stores, they are not paying…

High quality vacuum cleaners that are less than Dyson and better for hardwoods and carpets Dyson vacuums are top notch, but they are also very expensive.  It also turns out that Dysons are not the best for vacuuming hardwood floors nor certain types of carpet (especially super soft ones). So,…