Entry #1178, May 15, 2012 No matter how hard you try, you never seem able to stop accumulating excess amounts of very special possessions. As the adage implies, it all may be a treasure to you, but junk to others. What happens to this “junk” after months and years of accumulation. Most of it is…
Guest Blogger #520, Entry #1174, May 14, 2012 When I first stepped into my new house it seemed absolutely massive. There were just two of us back then and I simply couldn’t imagine what we would do with so much space. In fact, in the first year we lived there I only ventured into the…
Guest Blogger #519, Entry #1173, May 14, 2012 Green roofing represents an excellent way to contribute to the environment, while also having extensive individual benefits for your property and a surrounding area. Green roofs consist of an area that is either completely or partially covered by vegetation, which then acts as a self sustaining eco…
Guest Blogger #518, Entry #1172, May 13, 2012 Tiles add warmth, elegance and sophistication to a kitchen, bath or other high-traffic area. Here are some secrets to making the perfect choice for your kitchen or bath: 1. When selecting neutral colors, coordinate your tile with the undertones in your cabinets. The biggest mistake homeowners make…
Guest Blogger #516, Entry #1168, May 12, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and what better way to capture memories of your past than with images of the past? Stagetecture is helping you remember Mom with a ‘Celebrating Memories & Mom” giveaway! See all the details at the link. Today’s DIY Saturday is…
Guest Blogger #514, Entry #1166, May 11, 2012 Once thought of as near extinct, bed bugs surprised the entire world by making a huge comeback and wreaking havoc in an increasing number of bedrooms in hotels and homes across the country. The problem with these pesky and miniscule crawlers is that they can run undetected…
Guest Blogger #513, Entry #1165, May 11, 2012 We all know what a bucket list is, right? For adults it’s become a rite of passage to gradually work your way through random activities like skydiving, trekking the Amazon and playing a zombie extra in a movie (you know you want to). But what about the…
Guest Blogger #512, Entry #1163, May 10, 2012 Pool envy is worst in summer. While you pack up the kids, their toys and towels to make the hot trek in the car to your community pool, you can hear laughter and the sounds of splashing over at the neighbor’s house. Lucky neighbors. But are they…
I’m excited to feature one of my friends from the blogging world today, Lisa M. Smith from The Decor Girl blog. Lisa and I share birthday’s on November 17th and we were fortunate to both have been chosen for Brizo’s – Fashion Week event with Jason Wu back in February. Today, Lisa showcases her highlights…
Guest Blogger #510, Entry #1160, May 9, 2012 When you are looking to purchase new glassware, there are several things that you should take into account. There are so many different varieties on offer so how can you know which one is right for you? Below you’ll find everything that you need to think about…
Guest Blogger #509, Entry #1159, May 8, 2012 Even before a potential buyer enters your home, they will size up the property by the exterior. If your home had a shoddy exterior, you will automatically lose market values. If you have neglected the maintenance of your home, or are just looking to attract more buyers,…
Guest Blogger #508, Entry #1158, May 8, 2012 Many people have not been kind to Mother Nature and now she is fighting back. The temperatures are climbing, the glaciers are melting and the weather patterns are fluctuating. As the world’s population of 7 billion people generate tons of trash on a daily basis, space is…