Entry #1246, June 2, 2012 Summer is just around the corner and the perfect time for entertaining. It is one of the best occasions when you can bond and play with your kids without worrying about their school tasks. This can also be a perfect time to organize summer fun and events for your friends…
Guest Blogger #526, Entry #1187, May 18, 2012 If you’re up to the challenge, there’s lots of creative freedom and huge savings when you DIY your beach wedding. With a little help from Mother Nature you can take credit for a story-book beach wedding anyone would want. Ready to get your feet wet? One of…
Entry #1178, May 16, 2012 The idea of having a patio is to have a place where you can relax and reminisce. However, using your creativity and resourcefulness, you can also make fun memories in your patio. This area can also cater a social event with friends or reunion with family members. Several people are…
Guest Blogger #500, Entry #1147, May 4, 2012 Among many household chores that we dread or simply put off, painting the exterior of a home seems to be close to the top. Whether you decide to paint your porch or a weathered side of your home, the process can be exhausting work. What many seem…
Entry #1139, May 1, 2012 When we think of Mother’s Day we usually think of giving a bouquet of flowers, but what about giving a colorful display of outdoor plants? There is no question that plants can provide a lot of benefits in your outdoor home, and Mom will enjoy them too! Mother’s Day has…
Guest Blogger #482, Entry #1114, April 23, 2012 The term “curb appeal” is that subtle quality that makes a home welcoming, warm, unique, and aesthetically appealing. Many homeowners take pride in the curb appeal of their homes and pay great attention to how they design to ensure they bring out the beauty the home. In…
Entry #1107, April 19, 2012 Now that spring is here the need for setting up your outdoor home in undeniably on everyone’s minds. Designing your patio and outdoor home can be a challenge for those with special needs. Last year, my guest blogger Wendy Martin Turley had an excellent article on designing your outdoor home…
Guest Blogger #465, Entry #1091, April 13, 2012 Now that spring has well and truly sprung, many of us will start turning our thoughts towards the garden – and more importantly what needs to be done to bring it up to scratch in time for summer. Spring is the ideal time to pull your old…
Guest Blogger #444, Entry #1061, March 31, 2012 Happy DIY Saturday! Have you considered building your child a playhouse outside for them to let their imagination run wild and get out of the house? Today’s DIY Saturday shows you creative playhouses that will give you inspiration to build your own, or hire someone to design,…
Guest Blogger #429, Entry #1045, March 27, 2012 When it comes to decorating your outdoor home, many people look to canopies for inspiration. There are a number of different variants, and they aren’t simply restricted to door and window canopies. Homeowners are forever looking to enhance the space they have surrounding their home, and a…
Entry #1012, March 12, 2012 Whether you have a large sprawling lawn with a garden attached or you have a small piece of patio space, creating a relaxing garden spot in your backyard can be easier than you think. Gathering the essentials, such as comfortable seating or lounge furniture, greenery in your favorite colors and…
Entry #962, February 17, 2012 The end of February is around the time when most of us start getting Spring Fever. We are officially done with the cold winter temperatures, and staying cooped up in the house! This time of the year is the perfect time to consider what to do with your patio before…