We have a small front porch, but it gets a good breeze and provides a nice place for the baby and dogs to play outside. Outdoor living spaces are important to me — so our front porch is the first place I decided to tackle with a makeover! See how I transformed our small boring porch into a cabana-like space — complete with porch curtains, a walk-through baby gate, wireless speaker, area rug, and much more.
Curtains
Here, homeowners are sharing their favorite time-saving curtain cleaning tips and money-saving curtain decorating tips. Whether you're looking for tips for shower curtains or ideas for window curtains, you'll find them all here!
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!
Got Window Fogging Issues In Your House? (Me Too) Here’s The Best Window Condensation Fix I’ve Found
Window fogging in our house was driving me crazy – until I found the humidity levels in our home were too high. A dehumidifier and some Damp Rid turned out to be the best window condensation fix!
Shower Curtain Cling: Why Your Shower Curtain Blows In When You’re Showering & How To Stop It!
See why shower curtains blow in & stick to you while showering… scientifically speaking. Plus how to stop a shower curtain from blowing in once & for all!
My Shark Navigator Lift Away Vacuum Review: Bye Bye, Oreck! No Way, Dyson!
I’ve used an Oreck for 13 years. Researched Dyson vacuums for 3 years. Bought a Shark Navigator Lift Away vacuum for 1/4th the price & 10 times the quality!
DIY Home Security Tips – Simple Ways To Burglar-Proof Your House
There’s a home burglary every 15 seconds. 60% of burglaries take place while the home is occupied. Here are the best DIY home security things you can do yourself to stay safe.
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.
Recycling Trash 101: How To Dispose Of Things That Can’t Go In Curbside Recycling Or Your Regular Garbage
The following items pose a hazard to the environment and human well-being and, therefore, must be recycled in other ways. Usually, this means taking the item to a Household Hazardous Waste collection center in your community. Extra precautions should be taken when disposing of these items.
How To Deep Clean Your House – Inside And Out!
Here are a few tips from a professional housecleaner to help you deep clean your home. Doing all of these things will give your home a thorough deep cleaning and get it in the proper condition for selling, moving in, or moving out.
Why The Miele Vacuum Is Better Than The Dyson, Rainbow & Oreck Vacuum Cleaners
The Miele is probably the best vacuum cleaner that I have ever used. In my business of cleaning homes for a living, I’ve used many different types of vacuums. But the Miele stands above the rest. See why I choose the Miele vacuum cleaner over the Dyson, the Rainbow, the Oreck, and other vacuum cleaners…
How To Set Up Your Yard Sale Space & Display Your Items For Sale
Here are my favorite things to do before and during a yard sale that will inevitably boost your sales. The trick?… Get a little creative and think outside of the box!
Garage Sale Tips: Do You Have A Rain Plan? Here’s What To Do If It Rains!
When it comes to having a successful yard sale, you should always have a rain plan. Otherwise, if it rains, you’ve gone to a lot of work for nothing! So be sure to check the weather forecast. However, overcast days are often more successful than sunny, hot days!
I’m Not An Expert On Showerheads, But I Stayed At A Holiday Inn Express Last Night!
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…
