Our Good Life

 You are in a hardware store with an air conditioning filter in your hand and a perplexed look on your face. There are rows and rows of filters, but none seem to be the right size. After spendin...

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  Pexels (CC0 License) You open the door, turn the light on, and wander down into your basement. To your surprise, there are puddles on the floor. You quickly check the windows, and they’...

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  Pixabay CC0 License Camping trips have enjoyed a huge rise in popularity since the pandemic, and it’s not hard to see why. Aside from keeping you away from large gatherings and helping ...

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 If there's one place where we should feel at ease, it's at home. But some people just can't seem to feel comfortable. This might be because your house doesn't have enough fresh air, is too hot ...

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 Are you finally ready to tackle that bathroom remodel you've been dreaming of? If so, you're in for a treat! Today we'll take a look at how to approach remodeling your bathroom in a modern way ...

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 How often have you had to rent a car for a road trip? And how many of those times have you cringed at the total you had to pay, the terms you have to agree to, and the extra charges  for vari...

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  Image course: Unsplash Whether it’s been awhile since you started your fitness journey, or you’re a beginner who’s just figuring out what works for your body and what doesn’t - kn...

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 When it comes to packing for a mountain hike, many people make the mistake of overpacking. This can make your backpack cumbersome and slow you down on the trail. You may face even more problems...

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  Image source: Unsplash Creative block is real. But most times, inspiration is only an Instagram account away.   One of the reasons Instagram is so popular is that it allows creatives ...

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 One of the most popular points on the wish list of an extension, renovation, or self-build is to increase natural light in the home while making the most of the garden . Maximizing a connection...

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Dogs are man’s best friends and for good reason, no one is more patient, loving, and faithful than a dog. Many people are averse to leaving behind their partner in crime when they travel especi...

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  Pexels - CCO Licence No one wants their home to smell funky, but it is a much more common problem than we would like to admit. Many of us think that spraying air fresheners or lighting ...

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 Looking to make improvements to your home? One of the best ways to do this - yet an improvement often overlooked - is painting the floors. Painting the floors throughout the home can make a mas...

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 Your garden space provides tremendous benefit. It’s a space where you can unwind, surrounded by greenery. It’s a space where you can pursue leisure activities. And, if you know what you’r...

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 After you’ve finished a grueling workout, the prospect of traveling home afterward can be off-putting – especially if you could just flop straight onto the couch instead. As more of us work...

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 If you try to live a healthy lifestyle, traveling can present a bit of a dilemma. Should you stick to your usual healthy routine or should you allow yourself to indulge a little? The truth is t...

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 Being able to improve and enhance your home as much as possible is so important, and there are a lot of things that you need to make sure you use in order to help you improve and enhance your ...

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  Image Pixabay CC0 License While it may feel like there is plenty of time until the scorching heat of the summer hits, those soaring temperatures will be here before you know it. Making so...

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Our May challenge was to create something from the Dollar Store (which is now the $1.25 store in the US.)  I decided to scour the internet for a project and found this one that I loved on how to...

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This month the #ItalianFWT (Food, Wine, Travel) group is reviewing wines of Orvieto.  Jen of Vino Travels is our host and she arranged for The Consorzio Vino Orvieto to provide many of us with s...

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Pexels Your home may need some updating and in this case, you’ll want to complete a remodeling project. However, it’s not as simple as saying you want to make a change and having it happen...

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  It’s Springtime! Now’s the time when you don’t know exactly why, but everything looks cleaner than it actually is and it just feels like most days are just the right temperature; no...

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  (Unsplash CC0) The world is in a mess. You don't need us to tell you that as the media often reminds us of the problems related to global warming and our carbon footprint. Thankfully, cha...

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Photo by Mark McCammon It is often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. Upgrading your kitchen is one of the best ways you can go about improving not only the look of your home but ...

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If you are keen on making sure that your home is as liveable and enjoyable as possible, there are many elements that you might want to pay attention to in particular. One of the most important o...

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