It is somewhat absurd that in these times of economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic, many people actually decided to spend money on the renovation and remodeling of their homes. The good news is that these projects don’t have to cost too much if you are careful with your budget and have a good idea of what you want before the start. When you decide to do the project on your own, the overall … [Read more...]

There are many different things that you can do to help make your bedroom feel cozier. A simple addition to your room would be a rug as it adds comfort to the room and gives you something soft to stand on. You also can get a lamp to help assist your overhead lighting as well. When it comes to your walls, lighter colors tend to be better as they allow for natural light to bounce off of them much … [Read more...]

Colors are known to affect our moods, and when we have a small bedroom, we probably want to reach for something that gives us the impression that the room is open and inviting. Beige and white for a small room will really open it up and give it more of a comfortable feel. Some other colors that people tend to like to use can invoke some emotional responses like anger and boredom. Red and blue can … [Read more...]

There have been many versions of this craft but this is one that has been simplified for those who want to try a craft, but don't want to invest a lot of money or time in it. The result is a wonderful smelling kitchen during the "making" process and a nice aroma once the craft is finished. Here is a list of the necessary items: 1 cup applesauce 1 1/2 cups cinnamon 2 Tablespoons ground … [Read more...]

I'm not a decorator, but I do know what I like, and that is a room that is free of clutter, and items on display that are important to myself and my family. If you want to liven up your living space, you can do this with items you already have. Rearrange your furniture or other items to give it a whole new look. You can also add a fresh color of paint, and add a few different things that you have … [Read more...]

The color brown is a natural and neutral shade that can create warmth and stability in a room. Some colors that go well with brown is White because of their good contrast, Orange because the pairing generates energy, Green because of the natural feel the pairing generates, and Purple because they can make a space feel cozy. Other pairings include Brown and Blue, Brown, and Pink, and Brown and … [Read more...]

Some of the best projects come from being quoted way too much to fix up a room in the home. This causes DIYers to roll up their sleeves and get to work. The living room that she was in was outdated and things were falling apart. The price to fix that was too great, so she decided to do it on her own. She made the necessary repairs and got to work with the shelving and the fresh paint that she did … [Read more...]

We upgraded our kitchen right when we moved into our new home instead of waiting around to upgrade like we had done with our previous home. We decided that we wanted to have this done right away and then apply finishing touches along the way that went with what we found to be more functional. Since our upgrade, we have added a few touches that work well for what we want our kitchen to function … [Read more...]

The room that is most likely to follow the trends and be modern is the kitchen. The main drawback of modern designs, kitchens included, is that they can quickly feel outdated. That, however, does not mean you need to renovate the kitchen often, as there are tricks and steps you can do to refresh and update the current design. Changing the lights in the kitchen is one such trick, as this thing … [Read more...]

Having personal touches, interesting accents, and unique pieces of furniture of art, gives your home a pleasant and welcoming feel. One of the best sources for inspiration and for actual things in this category are garage sales and flea markets. They are abundant with pieces that are unique, and you often cannot find more than a single identical piece. These pieces are not necessarily expensive, … [Read more...]