School is starting and though you may not have needed it during the summer, you'll need extra table space and desk tops for home work. If you look around and every single space has something on it, maybe it's time to do some purging. Faith Wolfe is a woman of many talents: singer, song writer, actress and professional organizer. Through apartment therapy she has given us three videos on how to … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Guided Tours
Apartment Therapy breaks down the pros and cons of guided tours to help you figure out what is the best option for you on your next vacation! First up is the downside of joining tours or hiring a guide: Unknown Experts: You don't know who your guide will be, and there's nothing worse than tapping your toes while listening to someone annoying drone on and on about endless facts. Hopefully you … [Read more...]
King of the Castle, Where to Put the Throne: Remodeling Your Bathroom
Before you can start remodeling, your contractor needs to know exactly where you want your toilet and how exactly you want it put in there. However, when you're in the middle of remodeling your bathroom, adding one more decision can be just about overwhelming so here are some tips from Houzz.com to help Take Note of Wall Panels and Baseboards Most toilets are roughed-in 12 inches from the … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Right Paint Brush
To me, painting is a pain, but I'm sure I make it harder on myself because I hardly ever take the time to make sure I have the right tools. Bob Vila is always coming to my rescue, and I hope, yours. Here are some ways to help you figure out which paint brush is right for your upcoming project. A flat wall brush is the right tool for covering flat surfaces and large areas, such as walls, smooth … [Read more...]
Making Professional Looking Wood Signs
I found this trick on Pinterest quite a while ago and it has changed my life! Ok, maybe not my life, but my design tactics for sure! You can make any wood sign you find online, as long as you have a couple of supplies, for pennies! You'll need: Wood A Sharpie A Computer A Printer A ball point pen Instructions: Find a font that you love and print out the sign exactly the way you want … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks- Saving for Travel
Mr. Sthole and I try and take vacations when we can, but more times than not we have to make our yearly trip home count as our luxury get away. I love my family and I love going home, but every now and then I like traveling to places I haven't seen yet, and more importantly, places where Mr. Sthole doesn't leave me every day to go hunting. So everyone needs a vacation, but how, in this economy, … [Read more...]
Keeping Hanging Baskets In Bloom
Hanging baskets are a cheery addition to any porch and balcony. It's (apparently) easy to keep your hanging basket bursting in color all season long if you know how to take care of them. There are a few things you have to consider when you're getting started such as what look you're going for. Depending on the type of pot will depend on how you need to keep up with it because each type of … [Read more...]
Clutter Hot Spots
It happens to the best of us. There are spots in our homes that tend to be magnets for messes. So here's a list of the most common culprits and how to combat them. Entry Way Set up clutter collectors where items naturally tend to gather, like a bowl on a table for keys and loose change, a set of tiered baskets for mail and school paperwork, a coat tree or wall hooks for outerwear and … [Read more...]
Flying The Flag Proud and Proper
A lot of Americans love flying the flag but few know how to do it the right way. Displaying the Flag If you're displaying the flag on a staff that projects horizontally or at an angle, place the union—the blue rectangle with its 50 stars—at the peak of the staff (unless the flag is purposefully being flown at half-mast). On a Pole Don't let the flag touch the ground or any other object, as you … [Read more...]
Mood Altering Decorating Tips
If you're an adult, you know that growing up wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Between paying bills, earning the cash for all of your needs and wants, running a household, and trying to have a social life...well it can sometimes be more work than it's worth. Add in the stresses of raising kids or keeping animals and you could possibly be just about to loose your mind. Here are some decorating … [Read more...]
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