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11 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money
8/8/2016 (Permalink)
August, the downhill slope of summer, is a great time to take stock of your landscaping—and its impact on your finances. This year, did you sink cash into expensive purchases that didn’t thrive?
How to Add a Wood Plank Wall to your Home
5/20/2016 (Permalink)
Learn how to install a stained wood plank wall to your home for a beautiful, warm accent wall, perfect for any room and beautiful in this bathroom!
How to Add a Wood Plank Wall to your Home
Five Reasons Why People Fear Frugality – and Why Those Reasons Are Wrong
2/16/2016 (Permalink)
When Sarah and I first moved into our new house in 2007, the inaugural electric bill was shocking to us. It was way higher than what we were used to
Five Reasons Why People Fear Frugality – and Why Those Reasons Are Wrong
10 Creative Ideas For a Winning Super Bowl Party
2/5/2016 (Permalink)
Hosting a Super Bowl party? Here are 10 easy decorating ideas guaranteed to score big points with your guests.
10 Creative Ideas For a Winning Super Bowl Party
14 low-tech ways to keep your house warm over the winter
1/26/2016 (Permalink)
Looking for some cheap, easy ways to keep your house warm this winter?
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Camouflage Your Storage
12/8/2015 (Permalink)
Do you see it? You do, but it took a second, right? I'm referring to the behemoth storage in the corner of this living room. Storing things, especially in small homes, isn't just about ....
Hiding in Plain Sight: Camouflage Your Storage
How To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing
12/7/2015 (Permalink)
As winter temperatures begin to creep up around your home you may start feeling nervous about your water pipes and plumbing. If so, you’re not alone. Frozen pipes (or rather, burst pipes) can cause expensive water damage to your home and property. Even a small tear in a water pipe can send hundreds of gallons of water each minute into your home.
http://porch.com/advice/how-to-prevent-your-pipes-from-freezing/
Outdoor Christmas Lighting Tips
11/25/2015 (Permalink)
It's that time of year! Before you put up your lights this season, check out these tips to make sure you are being safe and energy efficient. http://bit.ly/1QUugrc
Flexi-Shelves: Secure Storage & Display for Any Ceiling Height
11/17/2015 (Permalink)
Flexing to fit ceilings up to twelve feet in height, this adaptable design by Yucca Stuff can hold up to 50 pounds per shelf without the need for permanent, wall-damaging reinforcement.
http://dornob.com/flexi-shelves-secure-storage-display-for-any-ceiling-height/
7 Ways I Trick Myself Into Cleaning the House
11/16/2015 (Permalink)
I am a messy person by nature.
But I really do enjoy my house more when it’s tidy, so here are some of my tips for motivating myself to clean–the main ways I trick myself into getting into cleaning mode…
http://www.thenester.com/2015/11/7-ways-i-trick-myself-into-cleaning-the-house.html
Stair Cases
8/17/2015 (Permalink)
It's move out season for a lot of college students. Now that you child has started a brand new exciting chapter of their life, are you considering starting your new chapter with a fresh design in your house? Are you wanting to add more storage or update your look? Why not both?! With these awesome stair case ideas you can have a beauitful piece to look at while still being useful. Just click on the link below to see the possiblities.
http://www.dwell.com/houses-we-love/article/7-smart-staircases-double-storage