In honor of Valentines Day, I thought I'd post a little something about relationships. I am by no means a relationship expert. Mr. Sthole and I have only been married for 10 years. But here are some things (from lifehack.org) that I have found to be true. lifehack.org 1. Nagging Too Much Many studies have pointed to nagging as being the number one factor that makes men dissatisfied with their … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Decor
Today starts the week of Valentines! If you've been following us for more than a year, you probably remember that this is my favorite holiday of the year. It's my one selfish holiday. The day where Mr. Sthole takes me out and gives me all his attention. Plus, I can't help it, I love love! Here are some cute Valentines day decor to help get you in the mood for Friday the 14th. And the best part … [Read more...]
Troubleshooting Furnace Issues
We all know by know that there will be six more weeks of winter. That means six more weeks of furnace use and six more weeks of misery if it's not working right. Here are some tips for troubleshooting furnace issues to use before you spend the dough and call in the pros. BobVila.com Set to "Heat" “This sounds obvious, but it’s true: A lot of people don’t have their thermostat set right,” says … [Read more...]
Ways to Get the English Cottage Look
I love the English cottage look. It's light, cozy, and simple. If you've ever wanted to bring the look into your home, but didn't think you could afford it, think again. Here are some ways to achieve the look without breaking the banks. Houzz.com 1. Change the mood with paint. Muted, drab tones like mouse’s back, wheat and duck-egg green are ideally suited to English cottage style. Try … [Read more...]
Sneaky Tricks To Help You Eat Healthy
Whether it's a resolution or not, eating healthy is on everyone's mind. Sometimes we can set ourselves up for failure. Keeping junk in the house, is one that is obvious to some, but there are more ways than that to make our efforts harder. Here are some tips from houzz.com to make it easier to eat healthy and stick with fresh, delicious, home made foods. Houzz.com 1. Keep fresh herbs and … [Read more...]
DIY Hinged Valentine- The Ultimate Man Valentine
I don't know about you, but I always have a little trouble finding a good Valentines day card for Mr. Sthole. A non-sappy man valentine is hard to come by. So when I saw this DIY hinged valentine tutorial from Home Depot, I fell in-love. It looks very simple (especially since the Home Depot will do your cuts for you) and I think it's something not only would he love, but it would impress the … [Read more...]
10 Habits of a Highly Organized Person
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...]
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...]
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