Wilted Plants and Dead Flowers Wilted Plants and Dead Flowers (image credits: pixabay) One of the most significant sources of negative energy in homes comes from keeping plants and flowers that have lost their vitality. Dead plants, dried flowers, and empty pots are not good Feng Shui. They represent death and weaken the energy in …
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The Sticker Shock That Got Me Thinking The Sticker Shock That Got Me Thinking (image credits: unsplash) When I first called around for cleaning service quotes three years ago, I expected to pay maybe sixty or seventy dollars for a basic clean. For a standard 2-3 bedroom house, the cost for this service typically ranges …
Converting Garages Into Rental Units Without Permits Converting Garages Into Rental Units Without Permits (image credits: unsplash) Southern California frequently sees garages converted into living quarters or offices, but without permits, these modifications can lead to hefty fines and penalties. Local zoning and building codes often require permits, proper insulation, egress windows, electrical upgrades, and …
Circuit Overloading: The Silent Death Trap in Your Walls Circuit Overloading: The Silent Death Trap in Your Walls (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: you plug in your microwave, washing machine, and space heater all at once, and suddenly everything goes dark. Mishaps such as circuit box overloading and inadequate grounding can result in power outages, …
Spring Bloomers Like Azaleas and Rhododendrons Spring Bloomers Like Azaleas and Rhododendrons (image credits: wikimedia) Here’s something that might surprise you about those gorgeous azaleas and rhododendrons in your garden. These woodland natives develop next year’s flower buds in summer, making pruning during this time disastrous for next season’s display. Their shallow roots also make …
Royal Doulton’s Legendary Bunnykins – The Childhood Collection Worth a Fortune Royal Doulton’s Legendary Bunnykins – The Childhood Collection Worth a Fortune (image credits: flickr) When you think of valuable china, cutesy bunny figurines probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. But here’s where collectors keep surprising the rest of us – in …