St. Patrick’s Day is here and you can still decorate your home for the occasion! Some of us may have friends or children’s friends coming over for a St. Patrick’s Day Party and want to look festive, but are too busy preparing food and getting the house cleaned up to spend time driving to the […]
Homeschool Problems I Have Overcome
Every homeschool has it’s share of homeschool problems or mistakes. It seems like the first child in the family to be homeschooled has to be the “guinea pig” and go through it with the parent. Hopefully, we learn from it together and can do better the next day and the next and the next. Note: […]
How To Make Your Decking Area Pop
Turning your decking area into a space that pops is a challenge. While you can easily give it a spa-like feel, if you want to take it to the next level, it’s more difficult. Fortunately, this guide is here to help. We look at some of the ways that you can make upgrades or add […]
These Small Changes Will Make Your House Feel Truly Secure
Your home should feel like the safest place in the world no matter what time of day it is, or what the weather is doing outside. It’s where your routines happen, memories are created, and your everyday life quietly ticks along. However, many homeowners often focus too much on decor, color schemes, and furniture when […]
Is Your Driveway Trying to Tell You Something?
Most people don’t really think about their driveways until it starts looking a bit worse than it used to. Normally you just park on it every day, you walk over it without noticing, and then one day you might notice a spot or crack or maybe a damp spot, and you realize it’s probably got […]
A Quick Checklist For Your External Home Upgrades
When updating and modernizing your property, you must not limit yourself to what’s inside the four walls. External upgrades are equally important for many reasons. They set the aesthetic tone and atmosphere before you step inside. Likewise, they have a huge influence on the safety of your home. Before completing external upgrades, it’s vital that […]
Indoor Games for Kids ages 3 to 5 That Are Small Enough To Pack For Vacation Use
We love to go on vacation! As a mom of eight children, I know there are times that we are waiting for other family members in the hotel room and we need to make it fun to help the time pass by quickly! Here are some indoor games for kids ages 3 to 5 that […]
Why Proper Fixings Matter for Window Safety
Windows will play a critical role in both the comfort and security you experience in your home. They provide a lot of natural light and ventilation as well as insulation. However, they must remain firmly secured in order to function properly. Poor insulation or having low quality fixes can lead to drafts, rattling frames and […]
Turning Your Jungle into a Backyard Retreat
If you have ever looked out at your yard and wondered how exactly it got this bad; if you’ve ever thought that it looks more like a wild jungle tangled with weeds, overgrown shrubs and trees that seem to be taking up more and more space with every passing day, then this post is for […]
Caring For Your Roof Might Be Easier Than You Think
The roof of your home is obviously one of the most important parts of the building as a whole. If you want to make sure that you are looking after the building itself, you are going to find that you are much more likely to be able to do that effectively if you are taking […]
Make Your House Look More Custom Without a Full Renovation
Having a flat house isn’t necessarily a fun idea to live in, right? Sure, you can add some beauty inside, like crown molding, some pretty window treatments, unique art, and so immediately indoors it has some character, but the outside of the house seems a bit more challenging when it comes to adding character to […]
How to Bring More Color To Your Home’s Exterior
We spend so much time choosing the right paint shades, fabrics, and finishes for our interiors. Yet the outside of our homes is what people will see every single day. A colorful exterior boosts curb appeal, reflects personality, and can genuinely lift your mood. Pulling into a driveway that feels bright and welcoming sets the […]
4 Home Maintenance Tasks You Should Always Hire a Pro for
You’ll already know there are plenty of home maintenance tasks and repairs that need to be done around your home. You could even be handy with a few tools and have DIY-ed some of these already. But, that doesn’t mean you should try it with all of them. Instead, you’re much better off leaving a […]
Top Home Renovations You Might Be Considering
If you are in the position to carry out some home renovation projects then you may be wondering which ones are best to do. Upping the value of your home should be a top priority when it comes to renovating your property, along with making life slightly easier for yourself. It can be tricky knowing […]