Finally, we share DIY projects tip 6, tracking costs and updating your home inventory. In the middle and at the end of a project, most of us forget to keep track of the actual costs, receipts, and any warranties for the things we buy.
Ongoing visibility into the things you own is important so that when warranties run out, you can update them. Or replace them with a working item if the original item should break prior to the warranty expiring. Read More
By Guest Blogger: Madoline Hatter
We all have areas in our yards that are just hard to deal with. They may be wet or shady or in the burning sun but they have a tendency to kill off whatever we plant there. However there are some hardy plants that love these kinds of places. Here are some easy plants to grow in difficult areas:
This large flowering plant has leaves similar to a banana tree. The flowers come in a wide range of colors from yellow to orange and red. Standing straight and tall they can reach heights of over seven feet. These are very hardy flowers and can grow in all kinds of soil. From underwater to hot and dry they flourish. They also reproduce quickly by sending out shoots and will take over whatever area they are planted in. Full sun or shade they just keep blooming! Read More
The US is getting ready to celebrate its Independence Day. And while BBQ’s and fireworks are being set off to celebrate this glorious event, we take a look at flags. This is the time of year where more US flags and the colors of the flag are used to commemorate our Independence. The US flag has evolved over many years to include each state that was added to the United States. Hawaii became the final and 50th state on August 21, 1959. The most current flag looks like the following.
Many people are unaware of the guidelines on properly representing the flag. So let’s see some of the tips on how to properly use the flag in your home. Read More
Outside entryways are a great way to quickly make a fantastic first impression with your guests. What does your entryway say about you? Do you have a glass door where you are welcoming people into your home easily? Or do you have a door that is a color to show your guests your fun side? Doors are a dramatic way to set the stage for an entryway and a starting point to sprucing up your outside entryway. A door can be big statement piece or simple designs that keep you protected.
Preparing for a home remodeling project gets people thinking of options and ideas of what they want for those particular projects. This happens whether the project is a full remodel or simply updating home decor in a room. Online shopping for various items for your projects is fun and an important part of the process. Online shopping can help you determine what you want for your project. But visiting many different internet sites and trying to either save internet bookmarks or remember each item you are considering quickly turns into an unorganized mess. Finding what you researched a week ago becomes a time consuming hunting process over save links all over your computer. So how do you create a plan that helps you better manage these shopping and potential project options? Now we talk about DIY projects tip 4. Read More
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