If you're strapped for time but need to make some cute cookies asap, try grabbing a soda from the fridge, chugging it down and making your own quick and easy cookie cutter. All you need is a soda can, a ruler, some scissors, a sharpie and a marker. In ten minutes and some creativity you can make your very own heart shape cookie cutter. 1. Cut the top and bottom off of the soda can using sharp … [Read more...]
Watch Out For New Credit Card Fees
It looks like it’s becoming quite popular for stores to charge a fee if you want to give them your money via credit card. This seems crazy but last summer there was an antitrust settlement between merchants and Visa, MasterCard, and big banks about credit card interchange fees. These are the swipe fees merchants pay to the networks to process your payment when you buy something. Merchants now … [Read more...]
How To- Finishing Your Basement
If you've got an unfinished basement you're sitting on a incredible amount of wasted living space. When the weather starts turning around, maybe it's time to open those doors and windows and get to work on finishing that basement and turning it into a family room, home office, or guest floor that your family can enjoy! For some tips on how to start this process check out this article. Full … [Read more...]
2013- Incorporating Emerald Green
As many of you know now, because of our recent articles and articles posted by other sites, the interior color of the year is emerald green. But how do you incorporate these new trends and look like you’re keeping up with all the latest without spending a ton of dough? Paint an accent wall in your entry way, powder room or in the kitchen. You can also paint the backs of tall bookshelves, the … [Read more...]
DIY- Getting The Best Gas Mileage From Your Car
With the gas prices climbing to heights that never seem to end who wouldn't want a few tips and tricks to keep their costs down and their wallets full? Keeping your tires at the right pressure can save you $900 a year. 60% of the vehicles on the road have tires that are underinflated. If you’re tires are at least 9psi below the manufacturer’s recommended pressure you’re 30% underinflated and … [Read more...]
DIY- Home Journal
The number for the landlord, the handyman, your pediatrician, the next door neighbor, the vet, these are all things that someone who is watching your children, your dog, or just your houseplants may need to know. Grabbing a few menus for favorite local delivery services and a few favorites that are within walking distance is a great extra. Creating a home journal is a handy thing to have … [Read more...]
50 New Uses For Old Things
I have a bunch of stuff around my house and every day I'm running into new things that I want. I wish I had seen this list years ago! It would have saved me so much time and money. Stop whatever you're doing and click through this slide show that shows you that you can turn your old contact case into a travel prescription holder and 49 other sweet tricks. Full Slide Show … [Read more...]
Removing Screw With Broken Heads
This is causing quite the debate on the forums, but there is a trick that I've come across. With all my crafting and whatnot, I tend to run across more than my fair share of damaged screws. This article tells you to grab your drill and insert the screw into the drill chuck. This will quickly and efficiently remove the screw without causing damage to your furniture or further damage to the … [Read more...]
Security Systems: DIY vs Pro
With the crime rates climbing, our most important task is protecting our families. The place to start is to make sure our home is secure. But do you install a security system yourself or pay to have it done? This article helps you weigh the pros and cons of DIY vs. Pro. DIY Pros: Cost- The primary benefit to installing a system yourself is obviously the cost. You save on labor and … [Read more...]
Create an Office- Utilize A Small Office Space
The home office is becoming quite the popular room. I know several families who look for homes where they have enough for each family member plus one so they can have their home office. But what do you do if you’ve already got your home and don’t have that extra space, or only a small one? In this article they give you some tips on how to utilize your room for a home office, whether you’re … [Read more...]
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