HomeZada DIY Projects Tip 2: Following the Money

Budgets, priorities, and time always seem to get in the way of your project ideas. You probably want to get them all done, now or at least in the next 6 – 12 months. But reality sometimes sets in. And all your ideas have to be planned out in terms of priorities, what you need to do now. Reviewing budgets, what you can afford to do now. And time, when you can do them. It is challenging sometimes to manage getting around to getting your projects started and completed. Home projects also tend to get prioritized against all those other things in life, like vacations, cars, education, kids sports, etc. Now we talk about DIY projects tip 2, following the money.

Project Planning

The project planning page in HomeZada is a quick and easy way to see all your wish list projects in one place. In this section of HomeZada, you can learn to space out the projects over months and years for better project management. You can also assign and give yourself quick estimates to help with the financial planning process. All projects require money or time. Sometimes money is lower because some homeowners can perform the tasks themselves. Some couples use HomeZada’s home improvement features to get on the same page in regards to priorities of projects. Which project will start first, how much will it costs and how long will it take to complete the project

This short video shows you how to easily manage all your projects.

How do you Entertain at Home

Entertain at Home

Oftentimes you might need to host a family get together or a child’s birthday party. How do you leverage your home’s design to entertain at home for events like these? Can you serve appetizers in your kitchen but leverage a bar or drink area in your family room?
Are you having a sit down event or one that allows everyone to mingle in your home? Read More

Oh the Uses of Chalkboard Paint and How it Can Get You Organized

Chalkboard paint is all the rage. It is easy to apply and can be used in most places and on most surfaces. In a garage, on a door, on a cabinet or wall even on labels and serving pieces. Chalkboard paint on walls can be used to entertain children or to provide to do lists. It is so easy to see a list or take a picture with your phone as you are running out the door. Using chalkboard paint can help the whole family focus on the day’s activities. A great way to keep the family organized. When you assign tasks and your have lists, you identify where everyone has to be during what time.

Try These Uses

Look at these great uses of chalkboard paint. Walls, cabinets, and chairs get this treatment. Label jars with paint and now everyone knows what everything is and in what container. Get a grocery list organized on your refrigerator door. Or take the children’s locker system to the next level with daily activity details. Maybe you are in constantly telling your family where items are in the house. Trying using paint to write what can be found in each drawer, cabinet or closet.  With so many uses, you can get out of the box and have fun with small or large projects.  Read More

Gardening Benefits for a Better Lifestyle Infographic

In an effort to continue celebrating Earth Day, let’ take a look at how gardening benefits and supports a healthy lifestyle. By growing your own vegetables and using no pesticides, you will have less toxins in your body. Your home grown vegetables become tasty and healthy.By gardening, it can reduce your expenses and actually help you make a little money. With your own vegetables, you spend less money at the grocery store. You can also take your vegetables to farmers markets to make money. With gardening, you can maintain your home’s landscape and create a better view. And thus, the value of your home increases. Not to mention, gardening makes for a greener lifestyle. In support of Earth Day, making little changes can support our environment. Gardening benefits provide more value than you originally thought. Read More