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When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn?

January 16, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

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...]

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12 Insanely Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your Home

January 15, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

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...]

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8 Things You've Forgotten To Deep Clean, And How To Clean Them

January 14, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

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...]

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DIY- Pennant Banner

January 13, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

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...]

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5 DIY Rugs

January 12, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

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...]

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DIY- Make Yourself Some More Counter Space

January 11, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

(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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Lazy Person's Guide To Cleaning

January 10, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

I only admit this to you, my dear friends, because I am sure I am not alone out there.  And maybe if I can admit it to you, it will be easier for you to admit it too. I hate to clean.  I am probably one of the worlds worst house keepers.  I would rather be playing with my kids or talking to my mom then doing dishes and folding laundry.  Because of this, my house is often not company ready.  It … [Read more...]

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7 Ways to Use Turmeric

January 8, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

Following our lead from yesterday's post, we're going to explore another way to incorporate something new into your dishes.  Turmeric is a popular spice in Indian dishes, but here in America about all we know it for is mustard (that's what turns it yellow).  Recently though, studies have come out showing the health benefits of turmeric - so here are 7 ways to use that jar in your cupboard that you … [Read more...]

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A New Spin on the Banana

January 7, 2014 By vdodson Leave a Comment

If you have special dietary needs you may already know the versatility of the banana, but for those of us who are just cruising around the internet, finding out that you can make a healthier version of ice cream and butter-less buttercream icing is a complete game changer. Here are some recipes from TheKitchn.com: How to make 1-ingredient ice cream... Here's a step-by-step list.  The major tips … [Read more...]

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DIY Ottoman- From A Home Depot Bucket

December 30, 2013 By vdodson Leave a Comment

Home Depot.com This stylish mini ottoman is inspired by nautical ropes and classic patterns. Best of all, Brit + Co made three interchangeable cushions for this DIY ottoman, meaning you can mix up your decor whenever you like! Oh and guess what? It’s no-sew and you don’t need any power tools to make this ottoman yours! Materials: - 120 feet of sisal rope - 1 bag of microfiber towels - 3 drawer … [Read more...]

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