A new report from Ooma —a leading VoIP provider that offers cloud-based Internet security— details steps parents should keep their kids safe in the digital age. Consider these shocking statistics: American kids spend 6-9 hours per day on the Internet 56% of children 8-12 own cell phones and 21% of children under 8 use them So… Read More
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Learn the Truth About these 5 Toxins Before Renovating your Home
When buying a new home, there are many factors to consider including location, price, and size. If you’re open to putting in the extra work, a fixer-upper is a viable path to consider. Renovation is a great option if you’re hoping to save money and create a home perfectly tailored to suit your needs and… Read More
4 Foundation Flops to Avoid During a Home Inspection
Are you getting ready to sell or buy a home? The inspection process can be a little nerve-wracking. Depending on what the inspector finds, you may need to make some unexpected repairs. The foundation of a home is often a source of surprises, simply because it is “out of sight, out of mind.” To help… Read More
Lisa’s Tips on TODAY to Ban Dust (Before it Makes You Sick)!
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dust ball (laced with about 250,000 dust mites on average). We all have dust in our home (unfortunately), but as I tell my clients, too much dust isn’t just a household issue, it’s a health issue. I had the pleasure of going into the TODAY show investigative… Read More
31 Unique Uses for Lemons
When life give you lemons, use them wisely. These small, citrus spheres pack a powerful punch in sauces, drinks and sprinkled on food. But, they’re not just pretty pops of color; they’re full of vitamin C and countless other vitamins and minerals. Besides adding lemon to your water or displaying in a clear bowl on… Read More
Earth Day & 50th Anniversary Celebration
This Earth Day was very special for us here at the Healthy Home Dream Team. Ron & I had the absolute honor and pleasure of emceeing the 50th anniversary celebration of our favorite green cleaning product company, Earth Friendly Products, in Addison, IL. We enjoyed a special farm to table lunch serving organic cuisine that… Read More
A Guide to Home Improvement & Design Apps
If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of HGTV design shows. From farmhouse flips to Texas-sized transformations, home inspiration today is endless. But, while most of us don’t have a pair of tall, dark and handsome twin brothers to overhaul our property in a pinch, what we do have is access to handy online… Read More
4 Ways to Use Decorative Concrete Inside Your Home
It’s time to drop a few truth bombs about one of the most common, yet underappreciated building and decorative materials available: concrete. Concrete doesn’t have to be drab and gray, hidden within the framework of a building, nor does it belong solely outside. Concrete is like a chameleon, capable of looking and performing like a… Read More