Kristi from Making It in the Mountains had a sunny corner on her courtyard deck that was practically begging for a plant stand. At first, Kristi was thinking a garden bench type stand, but then she came across Ana White’s plans for a ladder shelf. Perfection! This shelf is versatile enough to be used pretty much anywhere in your house – from … [Read more...]
Home Repair Projects You Can Do Yourself
If you own a home, you know how stressful making necessary repairs can be. Not only do home repairs cause stress on your mind, but they can also stress your wallet. Whether it's a fence that's fallen down or a roof that needs to be fixed, not every repair can be done on your own. The good news? There are plenty of projects and repairs that … [Read more...]
6 Important Things to Know Before Buying a Garage Door
63% of housing units have garage doors or carports. If you have a garage door that needs replacing, you shouldn't skimp on quality. The price of the door isn't all that you should look at to see if it is high-quality. Continue reading this article to learn what you should look for when you're making your purchase. Garage Door Buying 101 We … [Read more...]
Painted Stripe “Grain Sack” Pillows
For city girl Linda from It All Started with Paint, spare grain sacks are hard to come by. If at all. So Linda decided to take matters into her own hands and make her own faux grain sack pillows using drop cloth, fabric paint, and painter's tape. I think the drop cloth offers the perfect texture for this project and love Linda’s pillows even … [Read more...]
How to Make Your House Smell Good: 7 Tips You Didn’t Know You Needed
Did you know that great smell can significantly improve your mood? In a controlled study to determine the relationship between improved mood and floral scent, students were asked to write an essay in an enclosed room with floral scents and one without. From the study, participants in the scented floral room used three times as many happy … [Read more...]
5 Considerations Before Making House Additions
Whether you are looking to put your house on the market, or simply add a new flair to it, house additions can be demanding yet satisfying projects. Imagine adding an extra bathroom, kid’s bedroom or even a home office study. Wouldn’t that dramatically change your lifestyle? Well, all these will remain only in your imagination if you don’t act … [Read more...]
Oxygenate Your Home: Top 5 House Plants
Have you been pulling your hair out trying to decide which decorations to have in your home? Why not consider something a bit more functional than a picture or a statue? House plants not only work as beautiful decorations, but they double ass natural air purifiers. But which house plants are best to have around? If you’ve always wanted a … [Read more...]
Accent Table with Curved Legs
Amy of Her Tool Belt was flipping through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog when she saw the cutest little side table and was immediately drawn to the curvy legs. Amy added it to the to-do list for her daughter’s bedroom but then had a more immediate opportunity to DIY when her aunt planned an “Extreme Room Makeover” for her cousin. Amy whipped up … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why Home Remodeling Is a Good Investment
Homeowners spend thousands of dollars on home renovations and remodeling every year. That's a big chunk of change to spend on your house, but remodeling a home provides more than just the benefit of an updated house. In fact, if you remodel the right areas of your home, you can easily make back the money you spent, and more. But why is home … [Read more...]
Outdoor Cleaning Jobs That instantly Improve Your Curb Appeal
One of the best things we can do for our homes, especially in the hopes of selling it, is upping the curb appeal. Studies reveal that 94% of realtors ask sellers to improve their curb appeal before listing their property. To add to the mix, a whopping 99% of realtors believe that curb appeal is an essential component in the selling … [Read more...]
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