What is a Whirligig Toy? The word whirligig derives from two Middle English words: whirlen (to whirl) and gigg (top), or literally “to whirl a top”. So the gist of the whirligig toy then is basically to use a scientific force (in our case we create it) to get the…
Householders rethink home improvements as living costs bite
A decorator recently came around to quote for some painting work on our house. He was pretty flexible about when he could do the job. “I’m coming to the end of two and a half years of boom time,” he said gloomy. “People were pouring money into home improvements because…
august at MFCH – my month of creativity
I am a huge believer in the importance of getting creative. Carving out some time in the day to make some pretty is the best therapy I can thing of. Creativity comes in so many different forms: I found raising my children to be very creative; designing and maintaining my…
Teeth Flossing | Guest Diet Blog
Image Source: daysoftheyear.com A key part of maintaining good dental hygiene is teeth flossing. However, as many as 36% of Americans don’t bother with flossing at all. While there have been claims made that flossing is not necessary, there is enough evidence to the Contrary that flossing does, in fact,…
Michigan women fight to preserve abortion, 1 chat at a time
Kelly Dillaha, left, talks with Kathy Nitz during a Red Wine and Blue event in Utica, Mich., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) Paul Sancya AP UTICA, Mich. At a wine bar in suburban Detroit, about a dozen women strategized about how to preserve the right to abortion in…
How can I decorate my bathroom for the fall? 9 seasonal tips
A bathroom is not often the first place you might think of decorating for a season, however when the days get cooler and we retreat into our homes, creating the perfect fall sanctuary extends to every room. Knowing how you can decorate a bathroom for fall can help to create…
The Goodness of Reclaimed Wood Flooring
Focusing on your home’s finishes creates a unique look different from another house in your area. Wooden flooring is one of the most expensive finishes that you can have in your home. Good quality wood is itself expensive. Moreover, cutting, finishing, and installing make the process even more expensive, creating…
Inside a ‘Grande’ Course Renovation in Myrtle Beach
Grande Dunes was somewhat ahead of the game when ownership decided to refresh one of Myrtle Beach’s premier layouts this spring. Although architect Roger Rulewich had retired in 2018, his design associate on Grande Dunes Golf Club—A. John Harvey—formed his own firm more than a decade ago and was a…
Dog Friendly Travel to Virginia City
Not every town we travel to is dog friendly, let alone dog welcoming but Virginia City Nevada loves dogs and invites you to bring them when you visit. After all, dogs were around during Virginia City’s heyday. It just makes sense they are now too! From dog friendly places to…
12 best home improvement loans for aging in place
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as “Credible” below, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we do promote products from our partner lenders who compensate us for our services, all opinions are our own. You…