When I think of Christmas decorations, lights come to mind right after the tree and stockings. Christmas lights really do spread such happy holiday cheer and make for the perfect way to decorate your home for some added warmth. Here are 10 sparkling ways to decorate with Christmas lights. String Light Christmas Tree Sometimes […]
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How to Get Rid of Ugly Television Cords
You put a lot of careful thought and time into designing your home. You’ve scrimped and saved and you finally have everything just the way you want it. All those cords and wires running over your entertainment center are especially nice. Wait… what?! I don’t think so! The last thing you want is for […]
10 Home Improvements You SHOULDN’T Do Yourself
For all the blog articles out there about DIY projects and home improvements, it can be easy to get caught up doing everything yourself. And while I certainly am a believer in being capable of more than we often give ourselves credit for, there are just some projects you really should trust to the […]
10 DIY Aprons for Every Cook
If you’ve never seriously used an apron in the kitchen, we need to change that. I resisted using one for years, thinking it was unnecessary and, yes, a bit showy. But then my mother bought me an apron and my inner chef took over. Cooking and baking have never been the same since. No joke. […]
5 Recipes You Can Make With a Clothes Iron
Some of our favorite shows to watch at our house are on the Food Network. We especially loved Chopped and, more recently, Cutthroat Kitchen. In this show, four contestants fight to remain in an elimination cooking competition. They’re given money to spend in an auction before each round in which they can purchase […]
Everything You Need to Know About Painting Rugs
I’ve literally been searching for the “just-right” rug for my kitchen for years. I either find the right size or the right color and pattern, but never in the same rug. I had all but given up until I started coming across DIY projects for painting your own rug. Ummm… WOW! Talk about super […]