Image credit Adding decking to your home can really help you overhaul your curb appeal and deliver improved functionality and aesthetics to your property. And in some cases, well-thought-out and executed decking can add value to a property too. But what if you want to go it alone and create and erect your own decking?
6 Common Repairs You Can DIY In The Home Image Credit It doesn’t matter whether you own property or rent an apartment. Occasional repairs in the home are unavoidable. However, how frequently or urgently you need to repair items in the home may vary depending on whether they are brand new or used. In some
Ah, summer. We all know what that means. School’s out, the sun is shining, your kids are begging to go to the pool, and all the stores are filled with adorable patriotic gear that you can’t enough of. I know, friends. I’ve been there too. Here are some of the ways I’m thinking of using
Spring is here, and it is the best season for crafting. After all, who doesn’t love cheerful pastels, fresh blooms and adorable little bunnies? This year, add some extra excitement to your springtime crafting sessions by getting your kids involved. Creating beautiful spring décor is a great way to teach your kids some crafting skills
There are tons of ways to bring the holiday spirit to the holidays, however one of my favorite ways is decorating, especially DIY decorating! This really helps me get in the spirit by being creative, and can be a fun activity to do with friends or family. Photo Credit: www.mnn.com Here are some easy, cheap
It is that time of year again, ladies (and gents!) – the leaves are falling, the air is crisp and cool, Halloween is over and thoughts of sugar plums are dancing in everyone’s heads. Many stores have already had Christmas decorations up for weeks, much to the chagrin of many shoppers. However, why rush it?
I bought this old desk on a local resale website for $35. As our realtor would say, it had “good bones.” My youngest has been asking for a study desk and doesn’t have much extra room for a desk and this one fit perfectly. It was real wood, but needed repainted and some
You shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to give your no-wax floors a pine-fresh smell. This DIY cleaner will do the job for only a few cents per floor! Note: Since soap flakes are not widely available, please be prepared to grate your own soap bar. It only takes a minute or so! You will
Beauty products are fun to buy, but they can get pretty expensive if you buy them often. Instead of purchasing your beauty products, have you ever considered trying to make them? If you have never made a beauty product before, here’s a fun one to start out with! For a very low price, you can cook up
We have had our lawn chairs for three years now and I was upset to see that the chair above was beginning to fall apart. The chair hasn’t faded and still looks great except for the cording that has dried out and is falling apart. I can remember re-stringing lawn chairs as a child, but