How to Set Up Your Home for Entertaining

EntertainingHave you ever wondered why everyone always congregates in a kitchen for parties? This is one of the funniest things to watch crowds of people squeeze around a tiny island and while opening an oven or refrigerator door becomes a method in collision avoidance. With the holidays in full swing, cocktail parties, family gatherings and dinners become popular events. Who hosts may rotate around different people or family members. Now it’s your turn and you want to avoid the kitchen clusters. Here are a few tips on how to set up your home for entertaining. Read More


The Happy Healthy Home

A happy healthy home has a lot of meanings depending on your living situation, your location and the home you live in! The team at Filter Buy asked writers and experts to provide their secrets and advice for a happy healthy home. So 30 experts from a variety of backgrounds in design, nutrition, home care and management, nutrition and green living provided their suggestions for a healthy and happy home. Incorporating plants into a home, using natural air fresheners, dealing with home toxicity, cleaning and good Read More


5 Holiday Tips To Get In The Holiday Spirit

holiday tipsThe holidays are here and full swing! But maybe you are having some trouble getting festive! The holidays can sometimes bring on a lot of stress. As a result, this stress may prevent us from really getting into the holiday spirit. So let’s take a look at some ways to really jump into the holiday spirit but making a few adjustments to your home.  These holiday tips will make life a bit less stressful during this season.  Read More


4 Must-Have Documents for Landlords and Property Managers

for-rentGuest Blogger: Jessica Kalmar

Although managing a rental property can be challenging and time-consuming, many landlords also find it personally and financially rewarding. Owning residential rental property puts you in charge of your financial future, offering an additional source of income, long-term Read More


Smart Home Automation Infographic

In the last few years technology in all areas and aspects of life has upped its game and now we have smart phones, smart TVs and even smart watches! But what about our homes? How far away from having a smart house are we? Smart home automation is growing in terms of products and the amount of solutions we can add to our homes.

You’ll be surprised to know that smart technology for the home is already being used. Technology such as as remotely controlled heating that allows you to control your central heating. Door bells and security cameras. All simply by using a mobile Read More