There you sit, paralyzed with fear, as your house slowly falls apart around you. There’s that leak from the kitchen faucet, the chip in the bedroom ceiling that seems to get bigger every time you look at it, the cracked window pane in the living room, and let's not...
Insects are often such a pain - especially when they are in your garden and all you want to do is protect the food you are growing. How do you get rid of these pesky invaders without a ton of insecticides? And can you do something, even here in Southwest Florida, that...
At the end of the day, while the bigger items you’ll choose for your home (like your sofa, bed, or dining room table) are certainly important, truly making a house into a home is all about the little touches. Pictures, rugs, lamps, keepsakes… all of these things help...
This post brought to you by Piccadilly Restaurants. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was a kid, I remember visiting our local cafeteria on a regular basis. It was one of our favorite places to eat because it gave a lot of variety, was affordable and had really tasty...
Moving house is considered to be one of the most stressful experiences that a person can go through in their life. While we have no control over some of the more difficult and traumatic situations we encounter, moving house can be managed: when relocating you can...
The process of building your new home can be exciting, because you get to see your dream home come to life. It can also be very overwhelming because there are so many decisions that you will need to make during the process. Sure, you could leave much of the decision...
We’ve talked before about making sure that your family is prepared for emergencies. Today we’re going to talk about the different things you can do to make your home safer—even if you’re on a limited budget. An Alarm System If you live in a house (as opposed to...
Pregnancy and giving birth was rather easy for me. But that isn't the case for everyone. And what happens when you come home with your new bundle of joy is the biggest adjustment of all. Many people don't know what to expect, especially with their first child. But...
Americans have been building their own homes since the days of the early pioneers. In 2013, an estimated 64.5% of Americans owned their own homes. You will need guts, determination, and advice from self-build experts but your dream can become a reality. ...
Whether you live in the Northern Hemisphere or "down under" like Lara (the other of this post), these tips will help you plan a lovely party in your yard or garden, at any time of the year. The moment that the temperatures start to climb in October, and the barometer...
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