March 2023

Kitchen Remedies – Tarragon

Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) is mostly known for its use in Bearnaise sauce, vinegar and French cooking. Most modern herbalists don’t give it much credence as a healing herb.

Chewing Tarragon leaves will numb your mouth and is great for toothache. Tarragon has eugenol which is an antiseptic and is used in dental paste used for temporary fillings.

According to James A. Duke, PhD and an authority on herbal medicine, Tarragon has Caffeic acid which is a cancer fighting chemical. Tarragon may help cleanse the body of free radicals. This means that it is a cancer preventative.…

Spring for Solar Shades

Windows have the lowest insulation value of any element in a building: 50% of solar heat enters a room through windows while 40% escapes through it. In an otherwise well-insulated wall, windows retain solar heat during the summer and let in cold drafts in the winter. While installing newly designed energy-efficient windows that use two to three layers of glass is an option, it is a very expensive and quite daunting one. Indoor solar shades, on the other hand, are an effective and relatively inexpensive way to fix the problem while maintaining the open feeling of …

Importance of Exhaust Fans in Our Homes

While most of us are used to the exhaust fans in our kitchens and bathroom, we don’t really understand the importance of an exhaust fan beyond its air refreshing function. We simple think kitchen exhaust fans help clear the smoke and steam from the kitchen and bathroom fan is used to keep it odorless.

But exhaust fans perform a lot of other underlying functions that are not so obvious. Take for instance the job of a kitchen exhaust fan. It clears the air of the stem and the smell of the food. If …

Tile Installation for Counter Top and Kitchen Projects

While there are many home improvement projects that can make a DIYer feel out of their depth, installing tile in your kitchen is a project that is actually far simpler than you would think when you see the beautiful results. It’s well-known that putting in a ceramic floor is one of the simplest tile projects you can take on. What many people do not realize is that, as long as you spend time preparing, make a plan, and have all of the necessary materials and tools on hand, laying tile in your …

Bathroom Designs and Upgrades

Are you looking for some ideas to beautify your bathroom by renovating it? Well, this article is just right for you. First thing to consider in renovating your bathroom is to know which areas in your bathroom you want to be renovated. It is also a good idea to discuss this matter with your interior designer before you start to work on them.

There are many available modern bathroom fixtures in which you can replace with your old ones. Replacing old bathroom fixtures like knobs, handles, faucets, and towel bars with new ones really give your …

Where I Would Buy Kitchens From

The right kitchen manufacturer for you is a bit harder to detect than you may imagine. You will find it quite difficult to distinguish between the good and the bad ones as there is a lot of intelligent advertising designed to catch you off guard. There are a couple of main types of kitchen companies.

The best position to start is the more traditional manner of practicing things.

You will more than likely have seen these companies names about the local area for ages. You may not have used them before but you will …

Bathroom Vanities Are An Efficient Use Of Your Space

Bathroom vanities give you the most efficient use of space in your bathroom. Most bathrooms are small, and the space inside holds no more than a sink, a shower or tub, and a toilet. If you need storage space, however, a medicine cabinet appears to be all that will fit. This isn’t the case with bathroom vanities, however. Instead, the combination of a wooden cabinet, a sink with a small counter, and a mirror in some cases allows you a place to wash, groom, and store items ranging from towels and …

Establishing good oral hygiene begins at an early age. Most dental professionals recommend that a child see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth erupts or at one year of age, whichever comes first. As a parent, you likely want to know what types of dental measures your child might need at such a young age. Three common dental procedures help keep children’s teeth in good shape throughout childhood.

1. Stainless Steel Crowns

Baby teeth are very small, so when a cavity begins in them, it can grow rapidly. When the cavity gets too large to be restored with a …