My Daily Smile

Life is short - begin every day with a smile!

Video: See how this guy installed his own ‘solar power plant’ and cut his electric bill to zero

Posted on

If you’ve ever dreamed about installing solar panels on your home and ditching your electric bill, you probably asked yourself a few questions…

  • “Will the benefits of installing a solar power system outweigh the costs?“
  • “Can I really cut my electric bill to zero switching to solar?“
  • “Is this something I can do myself or will I need to hire a pro to install it for me?“
  • “Will I be happy with the decision to go solar in the long run?“

Truth be told, the answers to each of these questions will vary from person to person, depending on several important factors and considerations. [Read more…]

Yes, you really can make money working from home!

Posted on

People ask me all the time if it’s really possible to make money from home.

Well, I’m living proof that the answer is YES because I’ve been doing it for years.

Since you’re reading this you probably know I’m a blogger.

I write things – in my home office. And yes, I do it for a living.

But what if you don’t have the aptitude for writing? Or the interest?  [Read more…]

Are you a caregiver? Wireless doorbells make excellent (and inexpensive) ‘Call Buttons’

Posted on

Living (and loving) Life

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Are you a caregiver who regularly assists someone who needs frequent help with the basics of day-to-day life?

If so, you’re probably constantly on edge, worried that you might not hear their call for help while you’re doing something in a distant room.

Well I have a suggestion that just might help put your mind at ease: Use a wireless doorbell as a call button.

Here are several reasons why these devices are perfectly suited for this purpose: [Read more…]

7 things to carefully consider when looking for a house or apartment

Posted on

I’ve moved several times over the course of my lifetime, and I’ve learned a few things from those experiences.

As a result, there are always certain things I look for before I agree to sign a lease or purchase agreement on a new home.

While some of these things are fairly trivial, a few of them are absolute deal-breakers if they don’t pan out.

With that in mind, here are seven things you really need to consider when choosing your next home: [Read more…]

Video: Watch these guys build a motorcycle from Harbor Freight ‘parts’

Posted on

Want  to get a little something extra out of every day? Sign up for my Living (and loving) Life newsletter.

I’ve always been interested in things what are “home-built”.

I grew up watching my dad turn ordinary things into new, completely different things using little more than a few hand tools and his creative imagination.

Likewise, I watched my brothers turn piles of wood or metal into professional-quality products that were both well-designed and incredibly useful.

Today I’d like to share a short video with you that just might get your own creative juices flowing…  [Read more…]