When we're walking around our home we tend to ignore the little details such as our wall hooks or knobs. These things may seem like they don't matter, but replacing something as simple as a hook can change the entire look of a room. Check out these hooks from the Home Depot and start letting your imagination run wild as you explore the possibilities. If you don't have wall hooks, look anyway. … [Read more...]
DIY- Home Journal
The number for the landlord, the handyman, your pediatrician, the next door neighbor, the vet, these are all things that someone who is watching your children, your dog, or just your houseplants may need to know. Grabbing a few menus for favorite local delivery services and a few favorites that are within walking distance is a great extra. Creating a home journal is a handy thing to have … [Read more...]
Jewelry Storage
Valentines day is coming up and that makes me think of jewelry. I don't know how your Valentine's day usually goes, but it's my favorite time of year. It's my one selfish holiday. Christmas is about the kids, my birthday is the day before my oldest's, Mother's day is just another day due to getting ready for church service and the ministries I am apart of and our anniversary is something I have … [Read more...]
Shetland Ponies
Monday is winding down and hopefully you survived! As we enter into our Tuesday I thought, hey who wouldn't like to look at cute animals in sweaters? Especially when those cute animals are ponies and the sweaters are plaid and on the plus side for a reason! Scotland is trying to promote tourism and so had decided to take this route. The campaign is a part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013, … [Read more...]
50 New Uses For Old Things
I have a bunch of stuff around my house and every day I'm running into new things that I want. I wish I had seen this list years ago! It would have saved me so much time and money. Stop whatever you're doing and click through this slide show that shows you that you can turn your old contact case into a travel prescription holder and 49 other sweet tricks. Full Slide Show … [Read more...]
DIY- Coffee Cozy
I grabbed a reusable coffee mug from my local Super Center and though I love the look of the reusable Starbucks cup I hate the cozy that came with it. I'm sure I'm not the only one who is only half satisfied with something that they've purchased and if you're like me you know it's always fun when you find a way to fix it and make you truly love the whole item. Here is a simple coffee cozy that … [Read more...]
DIY- Seashell Knobs
So cute for any beach themed room. Check out these decorative sea shell dresser knobs. I'm sure you can figure out how to tweak this so it can work for any knob around the house. Add a unique flair to your furniture and create something that is sure to get attention from your guests. Instructable … [Read more...]
Removing Screw With Broken Heads
This is causing quite the debate on the forums, but there is a trick that I've come across. With all my crafting and whatnot, I tend to run across more than my fair share of damaged screws. This article tells you to grab your drill and insert the screw into the drill chuck. This will quickly and efficiently remove the screw without causing damage to your furniture or further damage to the … [Read more...]
Security Systems: DIY vs Pro
With the crime rates climbing, our most important task is protecting our families. The place to start is to make sure our home is secure. But do you install a security system yourself or pay to have it done? This article helps you weigh the pros and cons of DIY vs. Pro. DIY Pros: Cost- The primary benefit to installing a system yourself is obviously the cost. You save on labor and … [Read more...]
Create an Office- Utilize A Small Office Space
The home office is becoming quite the popular room. I know several families who look for homes where they have enough for each family member plus one so they can have their home office. But what do you do if you’ve already got your home and don’t have that extra space, or only a small one? In this article they give you some tips on how to utilize your room for a home office, whether you’re … [Read more...]
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