The weather is unpredictable. Last winter, Winter 2019-2020, was one of the hottest on record — and cities across the U.S. still reported some of their coldest temperatures in decades. Indianapolis, IN recorded the coldest November 12 in 102 years, with temperatures topping off at just eight degrees Fahrenheit. Turner, MT and Dickinson, ND also experienced record lows early in the season. These dramatic shifts prove that it is unwise to grow overly complacent. The weather can — and will — change on a whim. Be prepared for all outcomes, including a winter with record-breaking freezing temperatures. What does it…

In the media, we talk a lot about celebrities but we do not talk a lot about celebrity philanthropy news. We talk about divorces, who is moving where, who is hooking up with who, but we often overlook celebrity philanthropy news in lieu of the more salacious stories. Let’s look at some celebrity philanthropy news and talk about the good that Queen Bey (Beyonce) is doing. Her BeyGOOD Foundation is helping people get through this pandemic in the most surprising ways. The Queen Bey Beyonce is a world-famous artist who is married to Jay-Z, another world-recognized artist. Beyonce is often…

A commercial garage door company in Dallas, TX, is opening doors for people in need this holiday season with the Community First Charity Drive. Throughout December 2020, Neighborhood Garage Door Services has been holding a raffle, which will be ongoing. Video Source People can enter to win $500. In addition, $500 will be donated on each winner’s behalf to the charity of their choice. At a time when so many are struggling, the possibilities for helping others are virtually limitless, and this is a great opportunity to lend your support to a worthy cause. Finally, the day arrived to draw…

According to Scarborough research, around 53% of homeowners have completed some type of home improvement project in the last year. Many homeowners consider two things prior to deciding on a home improvement project: cost and added value. Some home improvement projects are simply cosmetic and can have an impressive effect on curb appeal, but others offer both visual appeal and added value. If you’re considering making changes to your home, why not choose cost-efficient projects that add long-term value and benefits? Most homeowners delay home improvements until they’re absolutely necessary due to the perceived cost of undertaking such projects. While…

Video Source On March 10, 2014, IAPMO in collaboration with Water for Indonesia Now held a charity event in Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin Jakarta, Indonesia for World Plumbing Day. This video compliation captures the special presentations and performances put on in celebration of this important day. World Plumbing Day is on March 11th – “every year, every where” as the video points out. The World Plumbing Council created this day in 2009 to spread awareness of the importance of plumbing and commercial plumbers. This public outreach event raises awareness on the importance of clean water and humans have access to drinkable…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzS2FZoB-I For many families around the world, a safe shelter to call their own is perpetually out of reach. Now imagine building a 650 square-foot home in 24 hours for less than $4,000. It sounds impossible right? Well this video demonstrates how the cutting-edge power of 3D printing is tackling the global issue of homelessness, one line of concrete at a time. New Story, a non-profit organization working to end homelessness, and ICON, a construction technologies company, have partnered together to build this proof-of-concept design. With bright walls, light fixtures and higher ceilings, the home feels bigger than its actual…

Many of us take plumbing for granted, especially indoor plumbing. We turn on the tap and out comes water, hot or cold, our choice, but we never really think about it. We flush the toilet, wash our hands, and get on with our lives. On March 11 of every year, however, we can celebrate World Plumbing Day and be thankful for our own healthy plumbing. What’s more, we can work together on this day to bring quality plumbing to those in need. Our health, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability are all interdependent upon clean water from clean, well-working plumbing. March…

With more time spent at home these days and the cold, dreary winter weather on its way, perhaps you need to work on managing your mental health more than usual. Depending on your personal circumstances, maybe more effort needs to go into getting through each day, whether it be with or without help from other family members or friends. If your home is your sanctuary and you’d like to make a change, it may be time to look at these home improvement ideas that can help you manage your mental health at home. Going Through a Divorce Whether you are…

When you talk about winter landscaping, what comes to mind is snow-covered yards and gardens devoid of life. Winter is not too kind to a home’s landscape, and all the aesthetics that make your yard standout will have to be brought inside or covered up. While most will assume that landscaping your yard is for the warmer times of the year, you can do some maintenance on your yard before the heart of winter descends, either on a DIY basis or by calling several landscaping services to do the job. Here are some handy tips on how to make sure…