Today's the day--Happy Thanksgiving! Let the feasting begin! You've planned and shopped, and prepped, but there are still many things that can go wrong during a holiday feast. Do you know what to do if something goes awry? Do you know what to do if the turkey isn't coming out right? Or where to get answers if you're not sure how to prepare your meat or poultry safely to prevent foodborne illness? … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Security Guide
If you're going out of town for the holidays, it's important to take the proper security measures. Thieves probably won't take the holiday off, so to help you make sure your home is secure while you're gone, thisoldhouse.com posted an article called "Holiday Home Security Dos and Don'ts". The article gives tips like: Set a timer to turn the lights on at night, or use your mobile device to … [Read more...]
How to Repair Pets' Damage to Wood Floors
If you have a pet that likes to scratch, other people might be able to tell from the condition of your wood floors. But did you know there is a way to touch up a wood floor that 's suffered damage under the scratching of little (or large) paws? This article on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring" explains the process in detail. All you'll need to touch up from small … [Read more...]
Beginning Hosting Essentials
Is this is one of your first holidays out on your own, or even just one of your first holidays hosting relatives or friends? Even if you've hosted before, you might not know exactly what you need in order to be the very best host(ess) you can be. That's why hgtv.com posted this article "9 Essentials You Need in Your Hostess Starter Kit". This article lists 9 must-haves for hosting a holiday party. … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Cleaning How-To
If you're like most people, you want your house to look spotless before guests come over. But cleaning can take so much time and effort; if you're running out of time and looking for a way to minimize the amount of time and effort if takes to clean the house, you should check out this article posted on bhg.com called "Holiday Cleaning Checklist: Get Ready for Guests in Less Time". The article has … [Read more...]
Water Pipe Winterizing
The weather is cooling down in earnest. Are your water pipes ready for freezing temperatures? It's important to winterize your pipes before the temperatures drop too low and threaten to freeze the water in the pipes. Frozen water could cause the pipes to expand and burst, resulting in substantial damage to your home and property. So what steps can you take to winterize your pipes? bobvila.com … [Read more...]
Fast Fixes
Do you have too many projects to get done before the holiday guests arrive? A squeaky door here, a broken chair there, and you wish you could get it all done in time, but you don't think that's going to happen. So which projects should you tackle between now and when the family come knocking at your door? This article on thisoldhouse.com called "60-Minute Fixes" might be able to help you make up … [Read more...]
Stress-Free Feasting
Does hosting a holiday feast put you on edge? With Thanksgiving coming up in a few days, you might be thinking about everything you have to do. There are so many details to work out and people to please and timing to get just right and pies to not burn! If just thinking about it all is stressing you out, you should read this article from thisoldhouse.com called "How to Prepare for a Stress-Free … [Read more...]
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
If you're looking for some holiday decorating ideas, why not look to nature? There are many different ways you can incorporate nature into your holiday decorations for a classic look that doesn't cost a fortune! Check out this article posted on thisoldhouse.com to see "7 Creative Holiday Greenery Decorating Ideas" you could incorporate into your holiday decorating. Some of the suggested … [Read more...]
Budget Kitchen Makeovers
Do you wish you could change your kitchen's look but don't think you have the money? Kitchen improvement doesn't have to cost you a fortune. In fact, bobvila.com posted an article called "10 Total Kitchen Makeovers—and What They Cost", which could give you some inspiration for how you could make your kitchen over on a budget. Many of the makeovers costed less than $4,000. Sometimes it's just … [Read more...]
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