Guest Blogger #300, Entry #840, December 16, 2011 It seems to be the case in most family homes that there simply isn’t enough space to accommodate everyone’s needs. Whether the kids lack adequate storage for their many toys, there are backpacks and shoes spilling out of cubby holes, or your cozy den has been turned…
Guest Blogger #297, Entry #836, December 15, 2011 The movement to live a greener, more earth-friendly lifestyle is growing. There are lots of little things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. We can make more of an impact by thinking big and concentrating on our own environment. If we make an effort to…
Entry #833, December 13, 2011 After your holiday home has been decorated, it is now time to get going on cooking holiday treats, and giving tasty treats! One of the best part of the holidays, is the wonderful aroma of yummy desserts in the air, and what better one than marshmallows? Today, I found these…
Guest Blogger #290, Entry #823, December 8, 2011 Some family memories come in the form of photographs that visually document important events like holidays and the progression of birthdays that track a child from infancy to adulthood, while others may be stored in video footage, audio recordings, artwork, correspondence, and even oral histories that have…
Guest Blogger #285, Entry #815, December 5, 2011 The holiday season has arrived and with it comes the hustle and bustle of shopping, travel and family festivities. It is a time when people often put convenience ahead of conservation as things get more hectic, and in the rush water-saving habits are set aside to keep…
Guest Blogger #283, Entry #811, December 3, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Is your home starting to feel the cool chill of the fall-turning-to-winter? If not, then it will only be a matter of time, and if you are you know how important it is to have heating options. One option is underfloor heating. It heats…
Guest Blogger #280, Entry #808, December 2, 2011 Most homeowners put a premium on usable space. Because we live in a consumer society, we’re not only driven to work hard and earn lots of money, but also to spend our disposable income on “stuff”, be it food, entertainment, transportation, vacations, or home goods (for example). …
Guest Blogger #278, Entry #806, December 1, 2011 Now that the holidays are here, it can be fun to decorate the house with lights, wreaths, and all the trappings of the season. You might even pull out special table settings for family get-togethers (seasonal tablecloths, place settings, and centerpieces, for example). And you’ll almost certainly…
Guest Blogger #268, Entry #778, November 23, 2011 Creating a home office space that suits your needs and your aesthetic sensibilities is no easy undertaking. And unless you have a flair for interior decorating (or you’re willing to pay for the services of a professional), you may end up with an office that is very…
Guest Blogger #266, Entry #776, November 23, 2011 If you’re like most people, the New Year will bring with it yet another resolution to A) lose weight, B) get in shape, or C) both. And yet, you rarely use the gym membership that you purchased years ago (you just don’t have time and the machines…
Guest Blogger #253, Entry #756, November 11, 2011 Most of us have boring, dull, grey sidewalks or walkways around our house, but that can all change with the help of concrete coloring. More than ever, colored, stained and stamped concrete is becoming popular and affordable. Changing the color or texture of your cement sidewalks or…
Guest Blogger #250, Entry #753, November 10, 2011 The holidays can be a pretty busy time of year for most people, what with family obligations, seasonal parties, and of course, shopping (not to mention all the regular stuff that fills up your schedule on a daily basis). And yet, you want to take the time…