Frankly making tea is intimidating to some of us. Knowing how long to steep the leaves and at what temperature, what to put in it, these are all questions that can be mind boggling if you don't know where to look for the answers. Utility Journal put together a tip sheet to help you know how to brew the perfect cup of tea. Click here for their "cheat" sheet and tea tips … [Read more...]
When Choosing A Diet, Compare Similarities, Not Differences
If you’re of the nearly 45 million other Americans who plan to go on a diet sometime this year, how do you know which one is right? They all seem so different, and seem to conflict with each other. The solution is to diet smarter and stop comparing the difference it diet strategies and start comparing similarities. For this approach examine the diet plans that you’re considering and base your … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing Your Exterior Paint Color
Choosing an exterior paint color can be a daunting and stressful task. Unlike painting a room, painting the exterior of your home is difficult and can't be changed on a whim. So how do you know what color to choose as well as trim colors and style?? Just like the interior, the outside of your home should reflect your personality. Here is a list with some tips on how to choose the perfect … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Your Home to Feel "Homey"
No one likes their home to feel cluttered, however on the flip side it's unappealing to walk into a home that is too staged as well. How do you achieve this? The solution is easy. Grab some house plants- real ones, fake plants tend to look tacky and collect dust. Mix your woods- though this was a fashion no-no in the past, mixing woods can save your room from looking dated. Hang original art … [Read more...]
5 Space Saving Ideas
Nesting tables are great for small spaces. They are wonderfully versatile with the ability to add more table space or floor space depending on your needs. These are great for hosting small parties and when the party is over just slide them under each other giving your multiple tables taking up the space of one. Sleeper sofas are great for any space but especially studio apartments. Doubling as … [Read more...]
DIY- Tea Cup Lamp
Putting your grandma's heirlooms in a hutch for display is a thing of the past. The best thing for those old family treasures is to make something that you will actually use. Here are instructions for a DIY tea cup and saucer lamp. Though it may make some of us squirm to drill a hole into something that has been passed down, if it has a chip or other damage that make it unusable, there are … [Read more...]
The Upside (down) of Art
If you have a massive wall that you need to fill, art can get a bit pricey, even at your local department store or super center. Finding a piece big enough to fill a large wall is not as easy as it sounds, especially if your wall has chair rails, furniture against it, or a window. These all create issues that make it hard to buy one big art piece. This article suggests taking a look … [Read more...]
Make Change into Lasting Habits
Change is hard. Change can be good, and change can be bad, but it’s always hard. Usually we’re looking for ways to be, do and act better but once we find something we can do, it’s hard to stick to it. In order to believe in a new identity, we first have to prove it to ourselves. If we want to boost our self confidence we need to set ourselves up for a moment of success. To change a behavior … [Read more...]
Remembering Names Made Easy
Remembering Names and Faces- Video Remembering names and faces can be tricky whether it be because you’re not paying attention or because you simply didn’t convert it from short term to long term memory. This can be an issue if you work with people, at all, ever. Whether you're going into a business meeting or starting your new class, you need to learn how to remember the names of those you're … [Read more...]
DIY- Koi Pond
If you're looking for a way to spruce up your back yard this DIY Koi pond may just do the trick. In this "instruct-able" there are several tips, tricks and steps to follow in order to build your very own Koi pond. This project may not be for a beginner but the author did ample research before beginning the construction on his Koi pond. Read and follow these instructions to either build one … [Read more...]
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