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For me, spring is the time to bring the outdoors in. As the windows are thrown open, spring cleaning commences and more & more time is spent outside, it seems a logical merge. When assembling some affordable style selections from World Market, my goals were fresh & reflective of nature. Springtime is ideal for birdwatching, [...]
It has been a mighty chilly winter here in New England, so heating costs are up. Team an old house with a so-so efficient gas boiler, and watch your meter spin
White Christmas trees are something you either love, or could never see yourself doing. Years ago, I bought an inexpensive white Christmas tree, intending to use it for the vintage ornaments I picked up at estate sales during the summer. As soon as it came in the house, getting a live tree came to a [...]
Refinishing a table can be an easy DIY project, that is both quick and inexpensive, especially if your main problem is the table top. I refinished the tops of my side tables one evening and they were ready for regular use the next day. I would like to note that I would be very reluctant [...]
Do you have a room that badly needs a makeover? Ace Hardware is hosting a Facebook contest called “Merry Paint Makeover”, the grand prize… a room makeover, by one of the Experts from their new design panel, valued at $10,000! The grand prize winner will receive merchandise and services to makeover a room. 3 runner-up [...]
This sure does make me glad I have an old toilet. I won’t complain about having to re-hook the flush chain once in awhile anymore. Pretty scary stuff. Make Sure You Don’t Have an Exploding Toilet More than 300 Flushmate assisted toilets have exploded in the United States, causing a recall on millions of toilets. [...]
Did you know, you can use common bubble wrap as insulation for windows? I had heard of this trick to save energy before, but had never actually gotten around to trying it. While most of the windows in my old Victorian era home have been replaced, with more energy efficient double pane windows, there are [...]
We all know obesity has become a serious problem for American children. Teaching kids the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle choices at a young age, is essential, in combating this growing problem. To help address the issue Amway and Boys & Girls Club of America have teamed up in a 3 year partnership to [...]
Whether you just want a fresh look, or you have an otherwise good piece of furniture with a damaged finish, refinishing does not need to be a complicated process at all. Spray paint can transform that crappy table or dresser that looks ready for the curbside into an attractive and useful piece of furniture. A [...]
My daughter is one messy little character, and she has been doing a lot of her in-home ABA therapy at our dining table, thus the upholstery on my chairs has been taking a lot of abuse. I am refreshing the double parlour where the table is with new paint this week, so it seemed the [...]
