Drywall Tools 101: How To Fix Drywall With Spackle vs Joint Compound
About to undertake a home improvement project that involves drywall? There are a bunch of… [MORE]
The Shelf Life Of Household Products & Cleaning Supplies – See How Long Things Last (Typically)
Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors,… [MORE]
Simple DIY Door Stops You Can Make Yourself + Other Super Cool And Unique Doorstops
It wasn't until I saw this tube door stopper that I realized an empty (or not-so-empty) tube… [MORE]
How To Make Your Own All Natural Fabric Softener + The Best Ways To Remove Static Cling
Let's face it, Downey and other liquid fabric softeners are expensive! Not to mention the… [MORE]
Best Picture Hanging Tips: How To Hang Pictures & Artwork On The Wall Like A Pro
Pictures can bring life to a room and help to create just the right atmosphere for your home. If… [MORE]
Moving/Buying/Selling A Home
Staging Your Home For Sale: What To Do With Rooms You Don’t Use
Unused rooms can cause a bit of a dilemma when it comes to staging your home for sale. While having an extra room in your house designated simply for storage or for use as a play area may be a good idea for your own living situation, a potential home buyer may find it difficult to see that … [Read More...]
Home Warranties: 6 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Home Warranty
First, it's important to realize that home warranties are not the same as homeowners insurance.Homeowners insurance is required by your mortgage company. It covers your personal property, and the structure and contents within your home should an accident or disaster occur.When your home burns down, … [Read More...]
Moving Costs Exposed: See What The REAL Cost To Move Is (Including Hidden Costs)
Whether you are moving across town, across the state, or across the country, your moving costs can quickly add up.The typical cost to move can range between $500 and $5,000.When planning your next move, you need to consider the costs associated with the following things:movers or a moving … [Read More...]
Storing & Organizing Things
DIY Closet Organizers
Is your closet a mess? Does it need a makeover? If you want to organize your closet on a budget, I'm about to show you some DIY closet organizers that you can put into place this weekend! There's no need to put it off any longer. The time to spruce up your closet is now. First, start with … [Read More...]
Best Kitchen Cabinet Organizers
I don't know about you, but if I didn't have kitchen organizers my kitchen would be such a mess! I love these things, and I've been known to buy extras of my favorites. Being organized in the kitchen makes cooking so much more enjoyable, don't you think? And easier too! Not only can you … [Read More...]
The Best FREE Home Inventory Programs To Keep Track Of Everything You Own
Do you have a record of all the high-ticket items you've purchased that are currently in your home? If you suffered a fire or flood would it be easy for you to determine exactly what was lost or destroyed? It's important to have a detailed inventory of all your belongings in the event … [Read More...]
Fixing Things
Drywall Tools 101: How To Fix Drywall With Spackle vs Joint Compound
About to undertake a home improvement project that involves drywall? There are a bunch of different drywall tools to help make your job easier. But if this is your very first DIY project that involves installing or replacing drywall, then your biggest question is probably which of these you … [Read More...]
Home Wallpaper Removal Tips That Work (…DON’T Paint Over It!)
As a fan of HGTV and DIY Network's many home remodeling and DIY shows, I have a bone to pick with the quality of workmanship sometimes displayed when they're operating on a low budget or within a limited timeframe. The most glaring exhibition of amateur craftsmanship they often make is to paint over … [Read More...]
Tankless Water Heater Cost, Pros & Cons, And Installation Tips
Tankless water heaters for the home are becoming very popular -- especially when you think about the fact that heating water accounts for 25% of the energy used your home. It only makes sense to heat water more efficiently, if you can. Unlike a conventional water heater that is constantly … [Read More...]
Cleaning Things
The Shelf Life Of Household Products & Cleaning Supplies – See How Long Things Last (Typically)
Earlier, I wrote about the life expectancy of home components -- things like appliances, doors, flooring, faucets and fixtures. That got me wondering about the shelf life of other common things within our house -- like cleaning products and electronics. So I set out to see what I could find … [Read More...]
How To Make Your Own All Natural Fabric Softener + The Best Ways To Remove Static Cling
Let's face it, Downey and other liquid fabric softeners are expensive! Not to mention the fact that they're made with harsh chemicals, as opposed to using only natural ingredients. With so many of us doing our best to live greener these days, it makes sense to make your own (safer) household … [Read More...]
Best Gutter Cleaning Tools For Removing Leaves & Debris From Your Gutters With Ease
Do you tend to put off cleaning the gutters until as late as possible? Maybe you even skipped doing it last year because it's such a dreaded household chore. Well, there's no need to put it off anymore thanks to some helpful products that make cleaning gutters easier than ever! Following … [Read More...]
Decorating Inside & Out
Simple DIY Door Stops You Can Make Yourself + Other Super Cool And Unique Doorstops
It wasn't until I saw this tube door stopper that I realized an empty (or not-so-empty) tube of anything makes a cheap and easy DIY door stop! Plus-d is a Japanese company that actually sells colorful tubes that are similar to a tube of hand lotion, facial cleanser, etc. and markets them as … [Read More...]
Best Picture Hanging Tips: How To Hang Pictures & Artwork On The Wall Like A Pro
Pictures can bring life to a room and help to create just the right atmosphere for your home. If you're like me, then making sure that all pictures hang straight on the wall is a huge deal. I hate it when I hang pictures only to spend forever adjusting and re-adjusting them in an attempt to … [Read More...]
Stylish Home Wallpaper Tips: Modern Wallpaper Designs + How To Hang Wallpaper Yourself
You may be wondering, "Who would even consider wallpapering in today's modern home?" But, the fact is, many people do choose to use wallpaper as part of their home decorating scheme. And you know what? Wallpaper can actually look quite nice when selected and applied properly! … [Read More...]
