Cubicle Decor: Make Your Office Space More Homelike
It's a sad fact, but the reality is that most people spend more time at work than they do at home. Even those who have children and families have to create a delicate balance between the rigors of work and spending quality time with loved ones. We are a working nation and many people work in excess of 50 or 60 hours a week. For many, their small cubicle is a home away from home. They work in it, eat lunch in it and have those stimulating work conversations in it. Cubicles are naturally drab … Read More
Great Pruning Tips for Landscape Trees and Shrubs
When you plant a tree or shrub, its' easy to simply forget about it and let nature take its course. I mean, there are thousands of forests out there and no one's pruning them. In reality, new trees and shrubs are open to a variety of illnesses, and pruning is a form of preventative maintenance. Pruning needs to start right after planting. Take a look at the tree or shrub and find any branches or leaves that are dead or diseased. Don't prune main stalk or any large branches. Large stumps can leave … Read More
Create Your Dream Home With A Plan
No home, no matter how close it is to your dream home, is perfect. Many people have to settle for "almost perfect" or simply in your price range. If this is a situation you find yourself in, then don't sit there for 30 years wishing you had a bigger kitchen or a shower instead of a bathtub. A home is simply a shell and you can customize it however you want as long as you have the proper space. The key is to make sure you have a plan. It may take 5 or 10 years to get it to where you want it, but … Read More
Save Money And Space By Using Industrial Trash Bags
This may not be considered a craft, but I think it's one of the craftiest ideas I've had in a while. With three children, we go through several kitchen-size garbage bags every week. Our city allows for only one trash can before you have to pay for stickers to have them pick up extra bags. This is a pretty common practice in many cities. The problem is that when you have 10-15 kitchen sized garbage bags in a week, it can start adding up. I didn't want to simply purchase more bins because then I'd … Read More
Recent Home & Garden Posts
Warm Up With This Decadent Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
There's just something comforting about coming in from the cold and sipping a nice hot cup of hot chocolate. It warms the body and soul together. As a kid, I recall my mom making some on the stove, then afterward I would drink it down. I can still feel … [Read More...]
Pinterest.com: Organizing Your Inspiration Online
Do you ever look through websites and magazines and see a piece of furniture or decorating idea you love, but then later forget about? Sure, you could print or clip it, but then what do you do with the clipping? Set it in a pile? Put it in a box or scrapbook? … [Read More...]
Cubicle Decor: Make Your Office Space More Homelike
It's a sad fact, but the reality is that most people spend more time at work than they do at home. Even those who have children and families have to create a delicate balance between the rigors of work and spending quality time with loved ones. We … [Read More...]
Save Money And Space By Using Industrial Trash Bags
This may not be considered a craft, but I think it's one of the craftiest ideas I've had in a while. With three children, we go through several kitchen-size garbage bags every week. Our city allows for only one trash can before you have to pay for stickers … [Read More...]
Create Your Dream Home With A Plan
No home, no matter how close it is to your dream home, is perfect. Many people have to settle for "almost perfect" or simply in your price range. If this is a situation you find yourself in, then don't sit there for 30 years wishing you had a bigger kitchen … [Read More...]
Superbowl Party Buffalo Chicken Dip
It's that time of year again where testosterone levels reach record highs and we all get the pigskin fever. There is no manlier celebration than the Superbowl Party. We paint our faces, wear our jerseys and everything is either fried or spicy. It's … [Read More...]
Don’t Let A Room Become Decoratively Defunct
My home used to be filled with various decor and decorations that, in my opinion, were dazzling. I was proud to come home to see art on the walls, potted plants and the smell of fresh flowers permeating the air. When I had kids, that slowly changed. … [Read More...]
A Basic Guide To Properly Shoveling Snow
Last week, Mother Nature finally decided to give us some winter weather and dumped about six inches of the white stuff. I woke up and looked to the window with a groan, knowing it was time to grab the shovel and start clearing a path. As I finished, … [Read More...]
Homemade Craft: Potpourri Jar
If you go to a craft store, then you know that potpourri gifts are expensive. You've looked at them and thought to yourself, "Why should I pay so much for something that looks so simple to make?" The answer is: You don't have to. Putting together a … [Read More...]
Outdoor Spa Party…In The Winter
One of the best winter parties I ever had occurred during semester finals at college. Everyone was stressed out to the max from studying for days, and the dorm adviser wanted a cool and unique way to give everyone a break. I looked out the window and … [Read More...]
