Guest Blog #237, Entry #737, November 2, 2011 Much like fashion, styles in home design change with the seasons; and remodeling your living room and bedrooms for this chilly time of year can prove to be practical as well as stylish. There are a variety of winter colors and accessories that can help to complement…
Entry #733, October 31, 2011 Happy Halloween and the last day of October! For all of you preparing to give out candy this holiday, there are many of you who would prefer to give out other items. While candy is an all time favorite, other items such as party favors, small toys, and fun play…
There are a few things you should know about your popcorn ceiling. First, it is ugly, outdated, and difficult to paint (well, you probably already knew that). Second, it may be messy to remove, but it is definitely something you can do on your own. And finally, it could contain asbestos, a fire retardant that…
Entry #727, October 27, 2011 In a few days it will be Halloween and trick-or-treating is the most anticipated part for small children. To ensure you and your children are safe this Halloween look at these safety tips. One from the archives… Image via: Halloween [ad#co-1] Original Entry #317, October 31, 2010 Happy Halloween Stagetecture…
Guest Blog #229, Entry #726, October 26, 2011 There are many reasons why people opt to remodel their homes; they may want to increase the resale value of their home or increase their enjoyment of the space while they’re in it. Or they could be attempting to make the space more functional for themselves and…
Entry #716, October 22, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday… we are counting down to Halloween and if you enjoy decorating your home like a haunted mansion, today’s post is for you. Often times money is the reason many of us don’t decorate our homes. Today, look at these ideas from the archives, on how to create…
Guest Blog #221, Entry #716, October 21, 2011 It comes and goes, that itch where everything in your living room or bedroom looks terrible. It’s that time of year where you are unhappy with your home decor and decide it’s time for a new look. The problem is that new furniture can be extremely expensive…
Guest Blog #219, Entry #714, October 21, 2011 Installing a security system may seem like a chore, but modern technology has made the installation process much easier. In fact, the set-up process for wireless systems may only take about 30 minutes at the most. Here are some of the top do-it-yourself methods for setting up…
Entry #713, October 20, 2011 I always marvel at how many people love dressing their pets up for Halloween, after all they are part of the family too! Enjoy this Halloween post from last year showing great ideas for your furry friends. Halloween Pet Costume Ideas Image via: Halloween Pet Costumes [ad#co-1] Original Entry #312,…
Entry #705, October 15, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! We are closing in on Halloween and what better DIY Saturday project than preparing your home for trick or treaters? Today, I will share with you creative outdoor Halloween Decoration ideas to make your home as festive as the neighbors! From outdoor ideas to light your front…
Do pumpkin ideas ever get old? This school year, my 5 year old is a Girl Scout.. and lucky me, I volunteered to be a Girl Scout Leader of the lucky 12-girl Daisy troop. 🙂 Fortunately I have a great leader that works alongside me, and we are going to our first field trip this…
Guest Blog #205, Entry #694, October 8, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! As the weather gets cooler, the focus towards your interior home becomes more important. The interior of your home that you physically see is one area, but what about the part you can’t see? Termite damage, especially in wood framed and older homes is…