2015
Four Tips For Readying Your Patio Or Deck For Winter
Unless you live in a year-round tropical climate, your deck or patio need care to weather the winter months. Even in the warmer areas of the US, temperatures can reach below-freezing levels, and winter rains can damage furniture and your decking material itself. Here are four tips to help you get your outdoor living areas ready for inclement weather.
Flower Pots, Planters, and Garden Elements
Flower pots and planters should be moved indoors or to a garage to prevent cracking and chipping.
Need A Weekend Project To Do? Learn How To Turn Your Drab Dresser Into A High-Quality Piece Of Furniture
If you have a piece of wood furniture that has a really unique design, but needs a bit of a facelift because the exterior has some wear and tear showing, consider refinishing the piece to look new and exciting. Refinishing wood is much easier than many people think. You can paint, stain, or even decoupage the wood to give any piece a fun and interesting new look. The following guide walks you through a quick and easy dresser refinishing project you can complete over a weekend.
How To Make A Mason Jar Toothbrush Holder With Dried Flowers
If you love drying out your flowers after they have died and want to have unique and homemade accessories on your bathroom counter, you might be wondering how to incorporate the flowers into the pieces you make. One item that you can make at home is a toothbrush holder. This guide explains the steps required to make one with a Mason jar.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
You don't need too many supplies to create this toothbrush holder, but you do need to gather the following items:
Bothered By Bugs In Your Home? Diatomaceous Earth May Help
If you're looking for a non-toxic way to keep bugs out of your home, then you should look into buying some diatomaceous earth. You can buy this product at stores that stock pest control supplies, such as a pest control, home improvement, or feed store. Be sure to buy food grade diatomaceous earth, and that way you can be confident the product is so non-toxic, it is even safe to eat.
4 Most Common Misconceptions about Bed Bugs You Need to Know
If there is one thing people are talking about when it comes to pests, it is bed bugs. This issue is affecting millions of people in the United States. In fact, one out of every five people has had some experience with bed bugs, either in their own home or in a hotel. Here are a few misconceptions about these creepy crawlers you should know before inspecting your own home.
5 Tips For Decorating Your Child's Bedroom
Decorating: it's simultaneously fun and challenging. You want to decorate your child's bedroom in a way that's beautiful and stylish, yet also functional. Decorating children's bedrooms carries with it unique concerns; everything must be safe and also durable in order to stand up to a child's naturally curious and rambunctious nature. Here are four pointers to make your decorating endeavor easier:
1. Change color schemes.
​Adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls is one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the whole look of a bedroom.
Feng Shui In 2015: Why You Must Be Very Sheepish When Choosing Window Treatments This Year
Feng shui is the Chinese art of room arrangement that has been practiced for over 1700 years. Furniture placement, wall colors and other design elements are thoughtfully chosen to create a sense of harmony, productivity and inspiration in the home or office.
According to Chinese astrologers, 2015 is the year of the Wood Sheep. If you're planning on buying new window treatments this year, get your feng shui on by selecting drapes and window coverings that work well with the characteristics of the gentle lamb.
4 Ways You Can Make Your Refrigerator Last
Your refrigerator is a main appliance in your home that most people cannot live without. The average refrigerator should last you around 13 years. Learn 4 simple ways you can extend the life of your fridge, so you can enjoy its cooling capabilities for much longer.
Defrost your freezer
If you have an older refrigerator that does not defrost on its own, make sure you defrost your freezer whenever the ice builds up.
Helpful Hints For A Feng Shui Bedroom
For most busy adults, their bedroom is their sanctuary. If you are looking to create a relaxing and peaceful vibe in your bedroom, designing around feng shui beliefs can accomplish just that. In a nutshell, feng shui can be described as balancing the energy of a space through the placement and design of the items in that space. Below are a few helpful hints you can use to further balance the energy in your bedroom to maximize your comfort level.
Decorating Your Home For Less: What You Should Know
When you move into a new home, you can take the opportunity to revamp and refresh your home decorating style. A new home can represent a new expression of your style. However, because you have just moved in, you are working with a limited, if not nearly non-existent, budget. While this may seem discouraging, there are plenty of ways that you can decorate your new home within a small budget. It just takes a little creativity and some shopping prowess.
About Me
As a new homeowner, I was faced with the challenge of choosing the perfect carpeting for my 2-story house. It had to be durable enough to withstand the constant traffic of my three kids, two dogs and four cats. I've learned that highly dense carpet would remain more "plush" under constant use, so I looked for a high fiber count. Although I preferred the luxury of wool carpeting, the price wasn't in my budget. A more affordable option was polyester carpeting, which stands up well and is less expensive. For my finished basement, I chose looped Berber carpet. Basements are prone to dampness, and Berber hides water stains well. One final tip to share on my blog: If your furnishings are solid colored, opt for a patterned or textured carpet. Have fun furnishing your floors!