The kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, and you may be preparing for a vacation or even a home renovation. These months bring on new challenges and chaos. We'll help keep you sane, we promise.
When we bought our 1960s home, we knew that the sewer lines were going to need revamping. We had a plumber video camera the lines when we bought the house and they were fine, but fragile. Have you ever seen your sewer pipes on video? It's similar to watching a horror film, but you should check them every few years for leaks and blockage. When it came time to renovate, we opted for the least invasive fix, which also turned out to be the least expensive.
When we clean up our homes the whole point is to get the dirt and grime out. The ironic thing is that when we choose to use some traditional cleaning products for this task, which are laden with man-made chemicals, we may be polluting our homes and environment even further. Many of these products have negative environmental and health risks, meaning that it may be time for you to green up your home clean up.
Has this ever happened to you? You decide to remodel your home or re-do a bathroom, search for the "right" contractor for the job, and anticipate the final outcome. Then, something happens. How do you ensure you are hiring a reputable, dependable, and quality contractor?
I feel a lot of pressure to recycle, but getting started can be overwhelming. People say, "Just jump on in. Everything can be recycled or repurposed." However, I need baby steps and a plan that will train and allow me to succeed. Here are a few easy ways to get started recycling without much expense or anxiety.
I have a love affair with succulent terrariums that started when I saw a collection for sale at a trendy store near my house. One of my favorite restaurants started using them in their decor. A few months later, my hairdresser hung a collection of succulent terrariums in the corner of her salon. That was it. I had to have one (or fifty) in my house.
I’m channeling my inner Martha Stewart and getting crafty for spring. My flock of backyard chickens is providing me with an abundance of eggs. Some of them are so beautiful that I’m trying to come up with creative ways to display them. This little DIY project has yielded my best results yet, so I had to share it with you.
After any earthquake, tsunami or hurricane, the world thinks more about disasters. We don’t want to be caught off-guard should something happen to put us in an emergency situation. There are dozens of sites online that sell disaster kits, but truthfully, they’re not hard to put together yourself.
When my daughter was 2 years old, she grew this dinner plate dahlia. It was 12 inches wide and one of the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. If she can plant and water a dahlia properly, so can you.
By redecorating and rearranging, adding some color, using space solutions and creativity, you can create a whole new look in your home that will accommodate all of your needs, save money and make you fall in love with your space again.
We all have a dreaded junk drawer. Some of us have more than one, unfortunately. Have you ever imagined life with a drawer that could be USED instead of crammed full of nonsensical things that will never get used because you don't know where they are?