Roofing isn't a glamorous job, but it's certainly an important one! The weather is getting nicer and if you've had any harsh storms over winter, it could have been "the one that broke the camel's back" so to speak. If you're getting ready to install a new roof anyway, here are some upgrades that are not only worth doing but are recommended by Bob Vila. Re-roofing does present some appealing … [Read more...]
Keeping Your REAL Desk Clutter Free
If you work at the office (or work at home) you know that if you have a desk, it often is a catch all for, well, all. Bills, coupons, paper work, photos, art work from little people, it's hard to keep your desk clutter free. So how do you keep all your essentials and still have a clean working space? Easy, take your storage to the wall, shelves or any other creative way you can think of. Bob … [Read more...]
DIY Cinder Block Backyard Bench
Today my pixie is out playing in the sprinklers and as I was outside in my seriously sad porch chair I thought, man I should seriously consider making that backyard bench I found on pinterest. Here it is! (For creating the bench pictured above click here------> http://lenasekine.blogspot.com/ For the original post on the bench/couch keep reading. ) Create inexpensive, long-lasting outdoor … [Read more...]
Upswing in Measles
Vaccinating your children is a sore subject for many parents. It seems that there's no middle ground, you're either REALLY for it or you're REALLY against it. Before now there's been little repercussions for those who choose not to vaccinate their kids, but the CDC says that it sees a rise in one disease that had all but disappeared from the U.S.A. before un-vaccinated kids became a trend. The … [Read more...]
Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement
If you've been reading with us for a while, you know Mr. Sthole is going to build me a home when we retire. The part of the country we're going to settle down in gets very dark and dreary in the winter time, which can last for several months. I have been debating on which color to "pint" the house to make sure that something on our block is cheery enough in the winter to stand out against the … [Read more...]
Tablets Vs. Allergy Shots: What's Best For Hay Fever?
If you're like me, you can tell when things start blooming because your allergies start acting up. Itchy, swollen eyes, runny nose, plugged ears. The joys of allergies are endless. If you're a long time sufferer you've probably wondered what the difference between taking a tablet verses going in and getting allergy shots periodically. Well today WebMd helps us out. April 24, 2014 -- As many … [Read more...]
33 Painful Truths In Graphs
When I first stumbled upon this on Bored Panda, I was skeptical. The first one was less than impressive, but since I had to find something interesting to write about, and there were still 32 to go, I decided to give it a fair try. These graphs are hilarious. They are an efficient and funny way of pointing out the painful truths of every day living. The team who came up with these, Danish … [Read more...]
Three Things You Should Stop Saying To Guests
I'm guilty of all three of these "don'ts" but apparently I need to knock it off. Let's face it, when you walk into someone's house you're not nearly as judgey as you're afraid they are when they walk into yours. 1. "Sorry for the mess" First of all, is it actually a mess? Or do you have like, one throw pillow off center and a pair of shoes near the door? Even if it is a total mess in your eyes — … [Read more...]
7 Things You're Probably Worrying About in Your Home, and Shouldn't.
If you were to stop and look around your home right now, chances are there's something you'd change, clean or hide if you knew someone was about to knock on the door, but Apartment Therapy gives us 7 things that we're probably worrying about, but shouldn't. 1. That you've got a couple of half-finished DIY projects around the house. Hey, who doesn't? Unless there are live wires dangling near … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips
Because we're getting ready to move, we've been really going through all our stuff and purging out all the belongings we REALLY don't need or use anymore. We probably had 8 garbage bags for Good Will and another 4 of stuff toys the girls had broken, shoes that were falling apart and clothes that were stained. Everything looks so much better AND I feel so good about the work I did! Spring … [Read more...]
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