We've officially moved and that means getting used to a new region and how to take care of our lawn in the climate. Bob Vila can help. A well-balanced, perfectly groomed lawn is the prize of the neighborhood. But having rightfully earned its reputation for fussiness, grass frustrates many homeowners with its high degree of unpredictability. Growing beautifully one day, your lawn can become a … [Read more...]
How To: Healthy Beauty Tips
It seems that these days everything is focused around beauty and all the miracle products that will tuck, suck, tone and revitalize. But what do you do when you don't have a budget set out for all the department store concoctions? Well, you look up how to do it naturally. Not only is it better for you and your skin, it's made of things that you can actually pronounce and it's less expensive! … [Read more...]
Sanding Wood- A Basic How To
You come across several projects that step one is simply "Sand the wood down" but for first time DIY-ers you may or may not know exactly what this means. So what does sanding your wood projects entail exactly? Bob Vila has the answers. BobVila.com What Is Sanding? Though sanding makes wood feel smoother, it’s really the process of abrading wood fibers so that they are rendered uniformly … [Read more...]
The Secret To Healthy Aging
Who doesn't want to stay young forever? We all have to get older, but no one wants to feel or look it. My Grandmother washed her face every night and moisturized it every morning before putting on her make up, and she looks fantastic- and is in her 80's, however she is feeling worse and worse as every day passes. So how do you keep yourself healthy in mind and body? Here are some tips for … [Read more...]
Meet The Material- Artificial Grass
It's been a while since The Home Depot has put out a new Meet The Material segment, but I'm excited about this one. My only experience with artificial grass is that of poorly made front door mats and play areas at the park, so I'm eager to learn all about it. So let's get to it shall we? Today’s artificial grass has grown leaps and bounds in terms of appearance, feel and composition. Whereas the … [Read more...]
8 Quick Tips To Get Your Home Company Ready- In A Hurry!
I always love it when people drop by to visit, but I appreciate when they give me a bit of warning. I also live with two small tornadoes also known as the Princess and the Pixie so when I get a call that someone is going to be popping over, I go into full tidy mode trying to get my home to look somewhat presentable! Here are some tips put together by Thekitchn that will help me, and hopefully … [Read more...]
Low Cost Ways To Update Home Security
With the world as crazy as it is, home security is pretty much on the fore front of everyone's mind. But what do you do when money is tight and you still want to make sure your family and home are safe? Bob Vila gives you a few tips and tricks to help you upgrade your home security on a budget. Window Shades Install window and door shadesthat make it difficult to see if someone is home. … [Read more...]
DIY Workbenches You Can Build In A Weekend
The workbench for a DIY-er is like a brush for a painter or a pen for a writer, you just can't do much without a good work space. Bob Vila suggest: unless you’re upgrading to a professional European-style model, I recommend building your own. A basic, customizable bench requires only two tools—a saw and a drill. There are several ways you can approach this. You can build an entire bench from … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks to Haggling
I love to haggle and negotiate. I find it thrilling to see exactly what price I can get, what deal I can make. I will often go into a store and ask for discounts if I find a flaw or or defect that I can live with. I also hate paying full price. This was ingrained in me from a young age by my Granddaddy who was a used car salesman. Consider the cultural context. In many countries, haggling is … [Read more...]
7 Skills Kids With ADHD Need To Learn
ADHD is a disease that's been getting more and more coverage lately. Due to the help of ADD/ADHD activists, more understanding and patience has found it's way towards the disease that was so often misunderstood. Kids with ADHD know the things they need to do day in and day out, they just have a hard time doing it. You probably take some life skills for granted, like knowing when to wake up for … [Read more...]
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