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5 Ways to Get a Jump Start on School Shopping

Entry #597, July 24, 2011 Last week my husband and I went to register our 5 year old daughter for Kindergarten, and this week she asked when we were going to buy a new backpack for her first day of school! Then I saw a back to school commercial on television and it finally became crystal clear... ... continue reading...

Moving | Realty

DIY Saturday #60: Why you Need a Prepurchase Home Inspection (Video)

Guest Blog #129, Entry #596, July 23, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Are you in the process of buying a home and considering if you should get a home inspection? Today's DIY is for you. Many homebuyers put off a home inspection due to cost and then learn months or years down the road that they could ... continue reading...

Outdoor Home

8 Ways to Boost your Curb Appeal Under $50.00

Entry #587, July 14, 2011 If you're trying to make the grounds, or exterior portions of your home look better, you need to focus on curb appeal boosting ideas. Especially when selling your home, your curb appeal can make or break the buyers opinion about your home, before they even step inside ... continue reading...

Home Staging | Home Organization

Guest Blogger: 10 Ways to Remove Summer Clutter

Guest Blog #117, Entry #581, July 8, 2011 How many of you have recently realized that summer clutter is no different than winter clutter? From recreational equipment in the garage piling up, to seasonal clothes for the kids that no longer fit, it's time to start thinking about getting rid of it! ... continue reading...

By Room D.I.Y. Inspiration Kitchen and Bath

Guest Blogger: How a Home Plumbing Course can Save Time & Money

Guest Blog #111, Entry #574, July 1, 2011 For many homeowners and DIY'ers the reality of figuring out how to perform many home plumbing jobs can be a challenge. Whether you are trying to fix a leaky faucet, to knowing how to solve toilet plumbing issues, do it yourself plumbing projects are an ... continue reading...

Media

Hear Me Expand on My Problogger Article – ‘Blogging For a Lifetime’

Entry #565, June 23, 2011 We are counting down the days to my speaking at the Lady Blogger Social Online Conference! The conference runs from July 8 - 10, 2011 and the speakers and agenda have been published here. I'm excited because the Problogger article that I guest posted for in ... continue reading...

D.I.Y.

How to Protect your Investment – Choose Essential Home Repairs

Guest Blog #101, Entry #562, June 20, 2011 Depending on the age of your home, and how long it has been since major repairs were done - you're bound to need essential home repairs. The question is - "Which ones are essential, and which ones can wait?" Today's Guest Blogger gives tips for knowing ... continue reading...

Home Decor

Guest Blogger: Bringing Creative White Interiors into your Home

Guest Blogger #94, Entry #550, June 9, 2011 There is something about white interiors that make me feel ultimate peace and relaxation. White interiors have been termed stuffy, unforgiving, and stark. Guest Blogger, Amy C. gives you tips for bringing white interiors creatively into your ... continue reading...

Weddings

Inspirational Ideas for Summer Wedding Decorations

Guest Blog #94, Entry #547, June 7, 2011 For anyone who has attended, planned or had a summer wedding, you know how truly inspirational they are! Summer wedding decor can be elaborate or as simple as everyday items found in the grocery store. Today, my Guest Blogger, Susanna Miles from Kiss ... continue reading...

Weddings

Planning a Backyard Wedding At Your Home

Guest Blog #88, Entry #541, June 1, 2011 Happy first day of June! Even though summer doesn't officially start until June 21st, June has always been known as the wedding month. With warm weather outside, outdoor weddings, especially backyard ones can be beautiful, sentimental, and easier to ... continue reading...

Home Staging | Home Organization

Guest Blogger: How to Organize that “Junk Drawer” in your Home

Guest Blog #86, Entry #538, May 29, 2011 Let's face it, who doesn't have a a "junk drawer"? That drawer in your home that has a combination of tools, kitchen appliances, take-out Chinese menus and every button that was ever lost in the clothes dryer inside of it? Today's Guest Blogger gives tips ... continue reading...

D.I.Y.

Guest Blogger: 6 Tips you Need to Know Before Hiring a Contractor for your Home

Guest Blog #83, Entry #534, May 25, 2011 Depending on what type of modifications, restoration or changes you want to your home, hiring a contractor could be in your near future. If you are considering a contractor, do you know what to ask, and what factors to consider before deciding on one? ... continue reading...