Vaccinating your children is a sore subject for many parents. It seems that there's no middle ground, you're either REALLY for it or you're REALLY against it. Before now there's been little repercussions for those who choose not to vaccinate their kids, but the CDC says that it sees a rise in one disease that had all but disappeared from the U.S.A. before un-vaccinated kids became a trend. The … [Read more...]
Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement
If you've been reading with us for a while, you know Mr. Sthole is going to build me a home when we retire. The part of the country we're going to settle down in gets very dark and dreary in the winter time, which can last for several months. I have been debating on which color to "pint" the house to make sure that something on our block is cheery enough in the winter to stand out against the … [Read more...]
Tablets Vs. Allergy Shots: What's Best For Hay Fever?
If you're like me, you can tell when things start blooming because your allergies start acting up. Itchy, swollen eyes, runny nose, plugged ears. The joys of allergies are endless. If you're a long time sufferer you've probably wondered what the difference between taking a tablet verses going in and getting allergy shots periodically. Well today WebMd helps us out. April 24, 2014 -- As many … [Read more...]
Three Things You Should Stop Saying To Guests
I'm guilty of all three of these "don'ts" but apparently I need to knock it off. Let's face it, when you walk into someone's house you're not nearly as judgey as you're afraid they are when they walk into yours. 1. "Sorry for the mess" First of all, is it actually a mess? Or do you have like, one throw pillow off center and a pair of shoes near the door? Even if it is a total mess in your eyes — … [Read more...]
7 Things You're Probably Worrying About in Your Home, and Shouldn't.
If you were to stop and look around your home right now, chances are there's something you'd change, clean or hide if you knew someone was about to knock on the door, but Apartment Therapy gives us 7 things that we're probably worrying about, but shouldn't. 1. That you've got a couple of half-finished DIY projects around the house. Hey, who doesn't? Unless there are live wires dangling near … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips
Because we're getting ready to move, we've been really going through all our stuff and purging out all the belongings we REALLY don't need or use anymore. We probably had 8 garbage bags for Good Will and another 4 of stuff toys the girls had broken, shoes that were falling apart and clothes that were stained. Everything looks so much better AND I feel so good about the work I did! Spring … [Read more...]
How To: Build A Deck
Well, Mr. Sthole and I have taken the plunge: we've bought a house. We're currently in the limbo mode waiting for everything to go through so we can sign the final papers. As we looked at our new property the first thing I said to him was "We need to build a deck". We have a 2x2 concrete slab outside the back door that simply will not do for entertaining, outside barbequing or sitting outside … [Read more...]
Long Term House Visits- The Questions To Ask
Though no one would really choose to live with another family for a extended period of time, there are some circumstances that simply call for it. Health, loss of a job, natural disaster, ect. These are all cases where you may find yourself needing to provide or needing to find a place to stay for more than a week or two. Though these questions are tough to ask, and may make everyone involved a … [Read more...]
Unexpected Ways to Use Contact Paper in Your Home
via BobVila.com Frost Your Windows Need a little privacy? Want to add a designer touch to boring plate-glass windows? Contact paper to the rescue! With special styles designed expressly for glass, you can cut out unique patterns or leave the sheet whole to shield a window from prying eyes while still letting in the sunshine. Most styles can be repositioned, so you can try until you get it … [Read more...]
DIY- Repurposed Pallet Projects
Pellets are a great recycle, reuse, repurpose product. They're not hard to find, easy to use, and if you can't get it free, the most you'll pay for a pallet is around the $3.00 mark. If you can find a pallet that is in great condition, even better! A little sanding, a good sealer or coat of paint and you've got a great material to start working with. Here is a list of projects put together by … [Read more...]
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