Decorating Inside & OutHome & Garden

Homeowners share their own clever home decorating ideas for inside & outside. See photos and examples, helpful tips, and things we’ve learned firsthand before you try to do the same thing yourself. You’ll benefit from our mistakes and get inspired to try new things! Use these inexpensive DIY home decor ideas to jazz up your indoor & outdoor living spaces.

10 Best Essential Oils & The Ones I Use Most

Ever wonder what some peoples' Essential Oil collection looks like? For the record, I'm FAR from an expert on this topic. I've just dabbled in aromatherapy for the past 8 years now. In that time, I've discovered my favorites. And they seem to coincide with the lists of 'most popular' Essential Oils these days. Here's what my Essential Oil collection looks like...

Household Plants: Best Indoor Plants For Bathrooms

One thing that really helps to soften the 'hard-edges' in a bathroom and remove that boring, sterile feeling is to add something organic. ...We're talking about PLANTS. Here are the best bathroom plants that thrive on the humidity.

Top 10 Bathroom Upgrades… Definitely Worth Considering If You’re Remodeling A Bathroom!

Moving? Remodeling? Renovating?... Here are the Top 10 bathroom renovations that today's homeowners are concentrating on. If you're thinking about updating your bathroom, check here first for the best bathroom upgrades.

Showerhead Review: My Thoughts After Staying at a Holiday Inn Express

Hotel showers are usually not much to rave about on vacation and business trips. But I would welcome the opportunity to experience strong showers at a Holiday Inn Express again! See for yourself...

World’s Longest Yard Sale… What’s It Like?

Thinking about going to the world's longest yard sale? Here's a review, so you'll know what to expect and how to make the most of your trip!

Freecycle: What Do You Want… For Free? What Have You Got… For Free? (It’s Like A Fun Random Act Of Kindness!)

Freecycle is a great place to find free stuff AND give away free stuff! How to find a Freecycle group in your area + My tips for getting the most from Freecycle locally.

Why I Love Corningware Grab-Its: Snack Plates & Bowls With Handles

These small square plates have a handled that's molded out of the same thick glass that Corning uses in their best products. I'm not crazy about the thinner Corningware plates and dishes, but these Grab-It snack plates and bowls are great for microwaving leftovers and for parties.

My Favorite Home & Organization Magazines

Here are my favorite home and organization magazines. Some are women's magazines, but most are specifically related to home improvement and new home design. These are playing a big role in the process of building our new log home.