My sweet dog is a rescue dog. We've pretty much put together that she was beaten and we think that she may have also had to fight for her food. Because of this she refuses to eat around anyone. She will take something from you, go into her kennel and then eat it. When we feed her her food, she always waits until we've gone to bed before she eats. I also have two kids and several friends with … [Read more...]
Curb Work Boredom
10. Start Your Day Off Right with a Better Commute For many of us, the boredom doesn't even start at work—it starts once we hit the road to get to work. Whether you're stuck in traffic or you just live far away, that drive or ride can be a bear. Luckily, we've got a guide that can help you outsmart the traffic and keep your mind busy in the car (we recommend podcasts, and we have one you can start … [Read more...]
The Worst Spot To Put Your Flat Screen TV
Even I have to admit that when I first got a flat screen I wanted to mount it above the fireplace but we rent and frankly it would be pointless because we never know when we're going to move and that would be a lot of work. Now I'm excited that we ended up going with a entertainment center instead. Why? It's Bad for the TV First and foremost, the heat and soot generated by a fireplace can raise … [Read more...]
What If The Moon, Wasn't The Moon?
There are times that the moon looks beautiful at night, but when I try to get a picture, the moon is just too small in the sky to get anything really interesting. The only way I could capture something like that would be if I had a very expensive zoom lense which I just don't have. But what if the moon wasn't what we saw at night, but one of the other planets? Minnesota-based artist and writer … [Read more...]
5 Cooking Mistakes Everyone Makes and How To Fix Them
Life Hacker is one of my favorite blogs. Here is a great post put together teaching us the the five most common mistakes that we make while cooking AND how to fix them. Cleaning your cast iron with soap and water? Squeezing every last bit of ground beef into that pan? Even if you know your way around the kitchen, there are a few mistakes nearly all of us make in the kitchen. Let's take a look at … [Read more...]
DIY Pipe Lamp
Check out this awesome DIY pipe lamp! Supplies Needed: *various sizes and kinds of pipes (have a sketch when you go in to buy the materials so you get the right amount of sizes) in various textures. *spray paint in copper and bronze (to spray those pipes that are pvc or metal) *wood spindle pieces (you can find these by the stair railing parts) *Rub n Buff (I used the patina and gold) *Wood stain … [Read more...]
Building An Easy Tree House
As a kid I always always wanted a tree house and it is my dream to build one for my kids. However, first you need a tree. Until we get a good one in the yard, it will remain a dream but go ahead a look at the windows. Do you have a great tree in your yard? Here's What You Need Materials: Circular or hand saw Power drill with a philips screw bit Level 6"-8" screws or nails (nails are … [Read more...]
Lawn Care Tips For Proud Lawn Owners
Home Depot- Lawn Care Tips When it comes to lawn care, it might help to think of it in the same way as caring for a small child. After waking from its long winter nap, your lawn will be hungry. It will need regular attention. And if it’s neglected for too long, your lawn may get quite unruly and eventually go to seed. It’s difficult to know what is best when it comes to feeding your lawn to … [Read more...]
Maximize Yard Sale Profits
Everyone knows that the yard sale is an especially labor intensive task to put on. Not making a profit is a yard sal-ee's worst nightmare. Here are some helpful hints put together by Houzz.com to help you not only maximize profits, but make things a little less stressful when throwing things together. 1. Make it a party, with profits. Wipe from your mind everything you thought you knew about … [Read more...]
Kitchen Storage- Cabinets
Everyone knows that the kitchen is one of the hardest rooms to keep under control. Take a look at these clever, stylish and effective solutions for kitchen cabinets. Corner drawers. These are a twist on the corner cabinet, pulling out from the corner. You usually have to bend over backward or crawl on your hands and knees to find items inside a corner cabinet, but these fully accessible drawers … [Read more...]
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