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If you're not using your inground swimming as much as you once did, a pool Deckover puts an end to costly pool maintenance and gives you lots more usable living space in your backyard. Here are examples, costs, as well as pros & cons.
Read moreAre you trying to compare Home Depot Tuff Sheds vs. Heartland Sheds from Lowes? I did all the research so you don’t have to! Before I bought my wood Tuff Shed, I thoroughly explored all the options regarding Home Depot sheds and Lowes sheds. In this article, I answer the following questions: How much does a Tuff Shed cost? Do you need a permit to put up a Tuff Shed? What are the similarities and differences between the Home Depot Tuff Shed vs. Heartland Shed from Lowes? Are Tuff Sheds good and would you buy one again? What is the Tuff Shed installation process like? Why is a wood shed better than a metal shed or plastic shed?
Read moreThere's just something about coffee & roaches... especially cockroaches and coffee machines. Trust me, I know! Unless you want cockroach coffee at home, here's how to get rid of roaches in your coffee maker once and for all. Plus how to properly disinfect a coffee machine that's had roaches in it.
Read moreDoorstops are easy to make! Here are 16 of my own makeshift door stoppers using everyday household items (DIY door stop tutorials). Plus, 16 of the most unique door stops on Amazon and Etsy.
Read moreSee how I made some really inexpensive PVC pipe curtain rods to hold long, sheer porch curtains for $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!
Read moreWant to know how to dry bed sheets FAST? I found it! I calculated the time spent drying, untangling, and re-drying sheets using 4 completely different methods of drying sheets. See what turned out to be the best and FASTEST way to dry bed sheets in the dryer!
Read moreI've always wondered if no-name melamine cleaning blocks are as good as Magic Erasers. So I tested them side by side. A cheap melamine sponge works great!
Read moreWe bought 2 sets of down pillows from Hilton Hotels -- because we LOVE the pillows every time we stay at a Hampton Inn hotel. But here's a TIP... don't buy them from Hampton Inn online. Buy them from Pacific Coast instead. They're cheaper! Here's what you need to know...
Read moreMoving soon? Need a bunch of boxes... FAST? Start here! This is the ultimate list of where to get moving boxes for free AND for sale. Plus the places you should NOT get moving boxes from! Do you know the #1 thing to look for when choosing boxes for your move? What can you do with all of those cardboard boxes after you’ve moved? We’ve got the answers to all your questions about moving boxes!
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