I am ALWAYS looking for new ways to get myself organized. It is a dream of mine to have my family and friends look at me and say "Wow! Your home is so organized and orderly!" Here are some tips from Apartment Therapy to help me (and you) achieve our goals. apartmenttherapy.com Jeni Aron 1. Know what you like and stick to it. I know I only like Aveda shampoo and Kiehl's face wash. This … [Read more...]
Lighting Basics
There's nothing worse than buying or renting a home and having insufficient lighting in your most used spaces. Obviously I'm not the only one with this problem, so Bob Vila has written an article to help us solve it. BobVila.com Lighting Basics When you're planning a room's lighting, you need to take into account how the space will be used and the types of tasks that will be performed there. … [Read more...]
List of Top Obese Groups of Workers
via WebMD.com By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 16, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Truck drivers, cleaning-service employees and mechanics are among the most obese groups of workers, new research contends. Not far behind are health-service workers and administrative and clerical personnel, the study out of Washington state found. The multiyear survey didn't draw a direct causal … [Read more...]
Fertilizer Spreaders: The Different Types
We posted yesterday: When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn and today we're going to talk about how to do it. There are several different fertilizer spreaders so let's talk about them so you can decide which is best for you. via The Apron There are several types of spreaders you can use to fertilize your lawn. The type of fertilizer spreader and fertilizer you use will determine the proper usage … [Read more...]
When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn?
via The Apron Blog Different varieties of grass have different fertilization needs. The type of grass in your lawn will determine when to fertilize, what type of fertilizer you will use, and how much fertilizer you will need. Warm season grasses such as Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and St. Augustine need three to four pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year. If you’re going to use a … [Read more...]
12 Insanely Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your Home
If you're looking for a project and don't have a lot of time, check out these 12 easy ways to spruce up your home in just 60 minutes! BobVila.com Freshen Up an Old Room With Paint Pick a bold paint color, then use it to paint just one wall in a room.Covering only one wall will cost less and won’t take as much time as painting the whole room. Switch Out Your Faucet Sick of your drab, leaky … [Read more...]
8 Things You've Forgotten To Deep Clean, And How To Clean Them
Some of you may feel the need to deep clean now, due to a New Years resolution, or maybe you can tuck these tips away until Spring, either way, take a look at these eight things you may forget to clean regularly, and how to clean them effectively. If you haven't cleaned your lamp shades recently (or ever), here's a smart, one-minute tip from The Creek Line House. Take a link roller and get all … [Read more...]
DIY- Pennant Banner
A new year means a whole new year of parties to throw! We all know that it's cheaper to make your own decorations, but it's hard to know exactly what to do. Here is a tutorial on how to make a sweet little pennant banner for your next shindig. ApartmentTherapy.com What You Need Materials: Light to medium weight paper, in an assortment of colors (My paper came from Paper Presentation, but fun … [Read more...]
5 DIY Rugs
It's only January, but before we know it, Spring will be here and you'll need a new rug to wipe your feet on while you're outside gardening, playing and just plain enjoying the outdoors. Here are 5 DIY rugs from BobVila.com that are sure to impress your creative side. 1. PAINT A PATTERN Photo: brassyapple.com Use paint to transform a plain-Jane piece into something noteworthy: a … [Read more...]
DIY- Make Yourself Some More Counter Space
(Image credits: Corelyn Coates & Jennie Palluzzi ) Most people don't feel like they have enough counter space. Unless you're living in your dream home, chances are, you need more. TheKitchn.com has put together a tutorial to show you how to build cutting boards that you can use as burner covers. Their purpose is three fold! So let's get started. Collect your supplies. Measure your … [Read more...]
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