Hello World! Welcome friends! Well, we have another week down in the books for the One Room Challenge! A big thank you to Linda at Calling it Home for organizing this event and getting us motivated to tackle one space in our homes! I should just have my own 6 wk. challenge on the rest of the rooms in the house to get this house decorated. Alright, for this week's ... Read More about One Room Challenge – Week 3
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Home Safety Tips
Hello World! All of us love to go on vacation or little weekend getaways. But, how safe is your home while you are away? There are many things to consider before heading out the door for a vacation. Things like making sure you have a friend or neighbor who can keep an eye on your property and maybe park one of their vehicles in your driveway. Also important, is ... Read More about Home Safety Tips
Winter Garden Maintenance and Upcoming Trends for the Year Ahead
Hello World! During the winter months it’s easy for us to retreat to the warmth of the home instead of spending time in the garden, but it still requires a little maintenance during these colder months to ensure that it is fighting fit for the next year. Here are some handy tips for keeping your garden in great shape for the winter and some predictions for upcoming trends for the year ... Read More about Winter Garden Maintenance and Upcoming Trends for the Year Ahead
Color Me Beautiful Home Decor
Hello World! Everyone wants to be surrounded by beauty in life but few of us ever achieve a true sense of all that is beautiful in our lives. One of the best and easiest ways to bring beauty into your life is by starting with that which you know best – your home! They say that your home is your palace so why not make it the most beautiful place in the world as you envision it. Bring life to ... Read More about Color Me Beautiful Home Decor
Make it Pretty Monday – Week 196
Hello World! How are all of you doing? Are you ready to tackle another week? The weeks are flying by; and Christmas will be here before you know. On another note, I made an announcement last week at the Before & After Wednesday party. I'm closing down the Before & After Wednesday and the Anything Blue Friday parties due to the fact I got a job. I wasn't ... Read More about Make it Pretty Monday – Week 196
Working Out the Drainage for Your Extension
Hello World! If you’re building an extension to your house, you’ll probably need to alter your drainage. It could be to add foul water pipes for a kitchen or bathroom, or external guttering to divert rain into your underground drainage system. Whatever you need, you must plan it carefully before you start any work. Planning is essential If you’re installing underground drainage you can ... Read More about Working Out the Drainage for Your Extension