Each year, U.S. cemeteries and funeral homes bury about 30 million board feet of caskets, 105,000 tons of steel, 1.6 million tons of concrete, and almost 830,000 gallons of embalming fluids like formaldehyde. In total, 1.5 million caskets are used in an average of 2.4 million funerals every year in the United States. But each…
If you’re like many people, you probably want to help others but have no clue where to start. Approximately 70% of Americans give to charity each year, but for the remainder there could be a number of reasons why they don’t. While some of that 30% may themselves be recipients of others’ charity, there may…
It’s often been said that cleanliness is next to Godliness and it’s easy to see why. While this archaic expression has its origins in ancient Babylonian and Hebrew religious tracts, it’s still very much applicable and relevant today, even if you’re not a religious person. Understandably, it may seem difficult to find the connection between…
Searching for a new home can be daunting, especially in the current seller’s market where offers are increasingly competitive. In many areas, however, resales may not be worth the asking price when a brand new home is available instead. Modern homes have updates to everything from the windows and roof to the appliances and open…
In today’s outdoor party culture of full bars, live bands and jewel encrusted chair covers, we believe that stripped down simplicity is long overdue its day in the sun. After all, we throw parties for people. When you flip back through your photo albums, it won’t be the party rental equipment or the gold accented…
If you have recently acquired an adjustable bed, congratulations! You’re one of the millions of Americans who has traded in their outdated horizontal sleep style for the perfect middle ground between a couch, a bed, and a lounge chair. Whether your adjustable bed was bought as a way to stave off chronic back or neck…
Tossing rice after a wedding is as old-fashioned as a horse-drawn carriage ride. But even the most modern bride still wants an exciting send off after the happiest day of her life. While some couples opt for wedding dress destroying silly string or confetti, more and more brides in the know are using wedding sparklers…
Most people know that giving to charity has a number of benefits. Because discarded clothing amounts to tens of millions of pounds in landfills each year, charity clothing donations, for instance, help to reduce the amount of trash and pollution in the environment. People also donate clothing and other household goods because it’s a good…
Want to get the most out of your new garden shed? Or maybe you’re looking for ways to incorporate it into your existing garden and landscape? Here’s a few simple pieces of advice for new shed owners: 1. Choose The Right Materials Some discount sheds are built with cheap wood laminate or even particle board,…
Ever dreamed of getting the perfect night’s sleep? You’ve tried everything: sleep masks, the sound of ocean waves crashing gently upon the beach, a bigger bed, cutting out caffeinated tea or coffee before bed, and nothing is really working. Like 2/3 of Americans, you wake up feeling tired and groggy in the morning, not refreshed…