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Get 10 Trees For $10 And FREE Shipping For Arbor Day… Or Any Day!

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While Arbor Day is celebrated at different times in different states, Spring is generally the time of year when people get in the tree planting mode. So, in honor of Arbor Day -- and Spring -- following is information on how you can get 10 trees for $10 (with FREE shipping). View Arbor Day dates across America. … [Read more...]

Simple DIY Door Stops You Can Make Yourself + Other Super Cool And Unique Doorstops

Using a tube bottle as a door stop. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

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 doorstops to keep your doors propped open. While those tubes may be more fashionable and modern than your typical door stopper (and regular tubes of stuff, for that matter), I can't help but think … [Read more...]

Best Picture Hanging Tips: How To Hang Pictures & Artwork On The Wall Like A Pro

Find a common element or theme for pictures that you place in a grouping. photo by tandemracer on Flickr

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 get them all to hang just right.   Following are the best picture hanging tips you should use every time you hang new photos on your wall...   #1  Pictures should be hung at eye … [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!   With today’s new peel and remove wallpaper, the old days of standing with a steamer and a scraper for days are pretty much over. If you haven’t looked at wallpaper in the past few years, … [Read more...]

Top 14 Yard Sale Shopping Tips To Score The Best Garage Sale Deals

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It's that time of year again when those of us who love to find good deals hit the yard sale circuit. Thrift stores and yard sales are 2 of my all-time favorite summer pastimes. Who doesn't love a bargain, right? That's one of the coolest things about yard sales is finding those really great bargains! There is definitely an art to being a yard sale shopper and being able to spot the best garage sale deals. Here are 14 ways to find the absolute best yard sale deals... … [Read more...]

Flower & Plant Zone Hardiness Maps Updated

Do you know what your plant zone is? One of the most important considerations in determining which plants you can grow in your garden is whether or not they will survive the climate in your area; in other words, it depends on what zone you live in. Gardeners need to compare the climate of their garden with the climate that their particular plant of choice grows best in. If you plant a perennial, shrub, or tree, the plant needs to be able to tolerate year-round conditions in our area, meaning … [Read more...]

Once You Try Candleberry Candles, You’ll Never Burn Any Other Candle!

I'm sure you've probably heard of Yankee candles (and I admit, their scents are pretty good), but have you ever heard of Candleberry candles?  I can tell you this... once you try a Candleberry candle, you'll never want to burn any other type of candles again! There's just no comparison. I've been a candle fanatic for years -- often buying them as gifts for my friends and always happy to receive one as a gift as well.  But it wasn't until recently that I discovered just how … [Read more...]

Top 5 Reasons To Buy Soy Candles Instead Of Regular Paraffin Candles

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For me, it's very easy to see why using soy wax candles and other soy products makes sense. However, maybe you simply haven't had the opportunity to try soy candles yet. I thought I'd share some of the reasons that so many people prefer soy candles over regular candles which are made from paraffin...   … [Read more...]

Not Using Your Inground Swimming Pool Anymore? A Pool Deckover Saves Money & Gives You Back Usable Space

If you're not using your swimming pool much these days, there's a better option than draining it, filling it in, and/or keeping it covered year round.  With a swimming pool Deckover, you can utilize all of that valuable space in your backyard that's currently being consumed by the pool any way you want to! A Deckover is the process of placing composite decking over an existing swimming pool, giving you usable living space while protecting your pool until the time comes that you either want … [Read more...]

Find Businesses That Help You Go Green ~ 5 Green Home Improvement Websites

It seems as if everyone is trying to go Green these days. Homeowners are no exception when it comes to looking for ways to do things around the house that are eco-friendly rather than wasteful and harmful to the environment. This includes exploring green home improvement and remodeling options. Many are also trying to build homes that use materials and processes that are not harmful to the environment.     Following are 5 sites that can help you find businesses in your local area … [Read more...]