7 Ways to Trick Your Appetite

Posted on January 23, 2014 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Sometimes it’s not what you eat, but how much you eat. Portion control is a key ingredient to losing weight and staying trim. But as we know, this is easier said than done. You’re a different person when you’re hungry. Driven by your primal instincts, it’s difficult to rein in your appetite and refuse that

Is Urinating in the Shower OK?

Posted on January 21, 2014 (March 25, 2024) by Staff

George Costanza wasn’t the most honest man in the world, but everyone’s favorite loveable loser from the legendary sitcom Seinfeld was right about one thing. Remember that episode where George was caught urinating in the shower at his health club? A fellow member who caught the act threatened to tell management and have George

7 Foods Your Body Struggles to Digest

Posted on January 14, 2014 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

The body is a finely tuned machine, capable of more biological functions that we can even imagine. Seriously, how can a human heart beat 100,000 times in a single day? With the body capable of doing so much, you would think it could easily digest just about anything. Well, think again. If you’ve lived

6 Tips for Saving on Your Water Bill

Posted on January 14, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

To most homeowners, utility bills are just one of those things that will always be an expense. They are considered a fact of life, a monthly bill that will always eat up a bit of spare change. However, this needn’t be the case. While you may not be able to eliminate your utility bill entirely

Why Is My Water Cloudy?

Posted on January 10, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

Last week, we brought up a chilling report indicating that our nation’s tap water may not be as clean and untainted as we’ve come to assume. Turns out, our water supply contains a precariously high level of various drugs, which may or may not have you considering a thirst strike. Our goal in referencing the

How to Prevent a Sump Pump from Overflowing

Posted on January 2, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

Sump pumps are small pumps installed in the lowest part of a basement or crawlspace, usually in a specially constructed sump pump basin. They protect your home from flooding by collecting water encroaching on your foundation and redirecting it away from your home. While sump pumps are designed to prevent flooding, they can actually cause

You Won’t Believe What’s In Your Water

Posted on December 31, 2013 (February 6, 2024) by Staff

Well, this is scary. A recent report by The New Republic suggests there are more drugs in our drinking water than anybody realized. While researchers knew our nation’s water supply contained small doses of various drugs, most figured the doses were too small to harm us. Now, it appears that narrative is changing. An excerpt

Shorten Your Shower with These Helpful Tips

Posted on December 30, 2013 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

With fresh water sources becoming more depleted by the day, water conservation has become an increasingly important issue. The government urges families to be cognizant of the amount of water they use relative to their needs. In other words, don’t be wasteful. One of the best ways to reduce daily water consumption is by taking

Why Does My Shower Drain Smell?

Posted on December 18, 2013 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Ever stepped into your shower, turned on the water and noticed a foul and unpleasant odor emanating from your drain? Well, you aren’t alone. This is a relatively common problem. Fortunately, you can usually fix it at little to no cost. Sometimes drains and pipes smell for no obvious reason, but other times it’s a

Seven Items You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet

Posted on December 17, 2013 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Next to using, you know, the garbage, there’s no easier way to dispose of refuse than a toilet. It’s sitting right there, oh so tantalizing, practically begging for your trash. And while several disposables are perfectly safe to flush down the toilet, others are not. Flushing unsafe items down the toilet can have a catastrophic

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