Home & Living

Building a house and shaping a lifestyle isn’t a “goal” — it’s an ongoing everyday journey. From creating your dream home to saving tips and hobbies that brighten daily life, this category shares the real stories of “living as a way of life,” told with humor and honesty.

Home & Living

Common Questions Every Wood Stove Beginner Has

薪ストーブ初心者がまず知りたい疑問をQ&A形式でわかりやすく解決。薪の選び方、乾燥方法、メンテナンス、安全対策、焚き付けのコツなど実用的な情報をまとめました。
Home & Living

Wood Stove Comparison and How to Choose

Comparing major wood stove brands (Vermont Castings, Jøtul, Morsø, etc.): performance, usability, design differences, and which type of user each brand suits best — a practical guide to help you choose.
Home & Living

What to Watch Out For and the Cost of Installing a Wood Stove

Wood stove installation costs, plus practical tips on sourcing, storing and seasoning firewood, ash removal, and chimney maintenance — a compact guide to using a wood stove safely and comfortably for the long term.
Home & Living

Wood Stove Life

From choosing my first wood stove to actually installing the Encore — this is my real, hands-on story. I explain how to source firewood, key points I learned from specialty shops, and the joys and challenges of living with a wood-burning stove.
Balancing Savings and Everyday Living

Lunchtime Pool Refresh

I started swimming during my two-hour lunch break to turn “wasted time” into a refreshing routine. Overcoming the worry of not swimming like I used to, it has now become a daily reset for both mind and body. Here’s how a simple pool habit transformed my afternoons.