Articles for category: Home & Garden

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Homebodies: 30 Items They Probably Won’t Buy For Themselves And You’ll Definitely Want To Keep For Yourself!

As someone who works from home and spends a lot of time in my house -- I LOVE receiving clever (and useful) home gifts. If you know someone who recently moved into a new house or someone who appreciates owning one-of-a-kind items... then you've come to the right place to find something special for them this year! I own most of these items myself and I know that your friends and family members are going to enjoy them too!

Got A Ladybug Infestation? Here’s What To Do If Ladybugs Are Invading Your Home

Unless you want a ladybug infestation this Winter, you'll want to follow these tips to keep ladybugs out of your home, as well as the reasons they invade your house in the first place. Avoid an Asian lady beetle infestation -- with these helpful tips. Trust me, this is the article for the most helpful info about natural ways to remove them from your home and some common misconceptions about ladybugs.

DIY Outdoor Curtain Rods For Porch Curtains: Here’s How To Make PVC Pipe Curtain Rods For $15

See how I made some really inexpensive PVC pipe curtain rods to hold long, sheer porch curtains for around $15. After getting all the supplies at Lowe’s, I was able to measure, cut, and install the outdoor curtain rods and hang the curtain panels on my front porch in about 1 hour myself. They are holding up perfectly (even after storms and heavy gusts of wind). And they look great!

Plastic Ultrasonic Diffuser vs. Glass Nebulizing Diffuser For Aromatherapy: I’ve Used Both And Prefer A Nebulizing Diffuser For My Essential Oils. Here’s Why…

I've used essential oil diffusers for years. I used to use the plastic kind (aka ultrasonic diffusers), but I've learned that a nebulizing diffuser is SO much better - because the scent fills the room quickly, you get the benefits of aromatherapy right away, and it looks beautiful! Here's a point-by-point comparison, and my experience using glass nebulizing diffusers vs. plastic ultrasonic diffusers.