The things in a home tell a story of where you’ve been and what you love. There are four key elements that help you turn your house into a home. Your home should feel safe, it should be a place you love and enjoy living, it should reflect who you are, and it should tell your story. You have to admit that when visiting a long time acquaintances home for the first time, you finally get a complete … [Read more...]
Speedy Snow Shoveling
Snow shoveling can be a hassle, especially when the snow sticks to the snow shovel. Is there a way to keep the snow from sticking to the shovel? According to an article posted on bobvila.com called "Quick Tip: Speed Up Snow Shoveling with Cooking Spray" there is! This article describes a great way to keep snow from sticking to your shovel, and the only thing you need is cooking spray (and a snow … [Read more...]
Christmas Light Hanging Tips
Thanksgiving is over, which means it's time to put up Christmas lights! Whether this is your first time hanging holiday lights or you've done it a gazillion times, it's always important to take certain measures to be safe and prevent injury. And there are also certain things you can do to make the process less frustrating. You can find tips for both safety and simplicity in an article called "8 … [Read more...]
Crazy Cleaning Tips
You know how to use commercial cleaning products, but do you know how to use everyday objects you have around the house? If you check out this article from bobvila.com called "10 Unusual Tips for Your Cleanest Kitchen Ever", you'll find that some things around your home could clean your kitchen better than the specialized tools and cleaners sold in stores. The article's tips include: Use … [Read more...]
Pro Paint Can Procedure
Apparently there's a right way and a wrong way to open a paint can. Or perhaps you could say the beginner way and the professional way; according to this article by bobvila.com, professional painters have special techniques they use while opening and upon opening a paint can that make it easier to preserve and identify the leftover paint. Steps in their professional procedure include: Using a … [Read more...]
10 Tips for your Next Yard Sale
The yard sale is an American tradition that neighborhoods across the country participate in. What better way to get good deals or get rid of things that are still in workable shape but you don't want? While the idea is simple, to sell everything you want to, you should consider all the factors of the sale, including the timing, pricing, and display method. This way, you can become a yard sale … [Read more...]
Developing YOUR Style
I have had my own style for as long as anyone can remember. I once told my mom, after she asked me "what if no one else is wearing a hat to church?" that I would take my Easter bonnet off if I saw another one. It was June. In Kindergarten I my mother would do my hair every day in pig tails. I took one out so that it would be my own. I came into the world knowing what I like and don't like, … [Read more...]
5 Things Your Homeowners Insurance May Not Cover
Here are five things your homeowners insurance may not cover. Check it out and make sure you know where you're covered, and where you may not be. BobVila.com Replacement Cost vs. Market Value Your house has burned down, but the land is still there. Will your coverage pay for rebuilding? Chris Hackett, a property insurance expert with the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, … [Read more...]
Fencing Materials
Depending on your project, your budget, and your personal preference, finding the right fencing material can prove to be a bit difficult. So here are the pros and cons of some of the favorite materials. Vinyl fencing is manufactured in a range of styles, including solid privacy, semi-privacy, and post-and-rail fences. Perhaps the most appealing aspect is that vinyl does not need to be repainted. … [Read more...]
Decorating With A Piano
I think the art of music has taken a sad turn. It used to be the sign of an uneducated, yet determined, person to not be able to read music, to play by ear. But these days it's the normal happening. Nothing against it really, almost my entire worship team can't read a lick of music. I just find it sad. I believe this is one of the reasons that the respect and reverence of music, and the … [Read more...]