If you have a job where you have to be creative, chances are you have run into a situation where you’ve worked really hard on a project only to have it torn to shreds. What do you do in these situations? How do you keep professional while swallowing your disappointment? Take a deep breath and focus on getting what you want. You can get defensive at your client’s or boss’s first response but it … [Read more...]
DIY- Comic Book Table
Who doesn't have an inner geek? It doesn't matter if you collect comic books or maybe...I don't know, Backstreet Boy paraphernalia Either way, you need to do something with all those magazine cut outs and posters you collected as a kid. The easiest way to do this is cover a piece of furniture everything you have and use it as a show and conversational piece for your space. So grab a paint … [Read more...]
DIY- Heart Shaped Cookie Cutters
If you're strapped for time but need to make some cute cookies asap, try grabbing a soda from the fridge, chugging it down and making your own quick and easy cookie cutter. All you need is a soda can, a ruler, some scissors, a sharpie and a marker. In ten minutes and some creativity you can make your very own heart shape cookie cutter. 1. Cut the top and bottom off of the soda can using sharp … [Read more...]
Watch Out For New Credit Card Fees
It looks like it’s becoming quite popular for stores to charge a fee if you want to give them your money via credit card. This seems crazy but last summer there was an antitrust settlement between merchants and Visa, MasterCard, and big banks about credit card interchange fees. These are the swipe fees merchants pay to the networks to process your payment when you buy something. Merchants now … [Read more...]
Modular Shelving- Cube Style
The great thing about cube shelving is that no matter what space you're trying to organize you can find a way to get it to fit your needs. Whether you're going from floor to ceiling in a limited space or having to add shelving between a counter and the floor, you can fit a few extra spaces in just about anywhere. Take a look at these ideas for cube storage to get your imagination working. Full … [Read more...]
DIY-Organization, Kids Style
It's hard enough to keep a house put together when you're so busy you're practically living out of your car. Then you get married and the work load triples. You think it should double, but you don't account for the fact that men can't seem to find the hamper and women bring a department store with them when they move in. If you're lucky enough to have kids, things that are already a struggle to … [Read more...]
DIY- Re-staining Your Stairs
A funny look at how this woman is re-staining her stair well. Great tips for keeping the stair well functional while keeping the cat from using them. You could re-stain the top and use wallpaper on the bottom and have yourself the most unique set of stairs in the whole county. Full Article … [Read more...]
How To- Finishing Your Basement
If you've got an unfinished basement you're sitting on a incredible amount of wasted living space. When the weather starts turning around, maybe it's time to open those doors and windows and get to work on finishing that basement and turning it into a family room, home office, or guest floor that your family can enjoy! For some tips on how to start this process check out this article. Full … [Read more...]
2013- Incorporating Emerald Green
As many of you know now, because of our recent articles and articles posted by other sites, the interior color of the year is emerald green. But how do you incorporate these new trends and look like you’re keeping up with all the latest without spending a ton of dough? Paint an accent wall in your entry way, powder room or in the kitchen. You can also paint the backs of tall bookshelves, the … [Read more...]
DIY- Getting The Best Gas Mileage From Your Car
With the gas prices climbing to heights that never seem to end who wouldn't want a few tips and tricks to keep their costs down and their wallets full? Keeping your tires at the right pressure can save you $900 a year. 60% of the vehicles on the road have tires that are underinflated. If you’re tires are at least 9psi below the manufacturer’s recommended pressure you’re 30% underinflated and … [Read more...]
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