It’s important for everybody to have time away from the stressful things in their lives – but putting leisure time on the back-burner is too easy if you’re always busy with looking after work, the house or the kids. If you have dreamed of your own man cave but wonder how on earth you will find the space for it, you might be interested in considering these four tips:
Author: Deborah Tayloe
I work full time and am a freelance writer. love to relax by cooking, gardening, and completing my endless list of DIY projects.
I live in North Carolina with my husband and an energetic toy fox terrier.
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How to Transform Old Wooden Pallets into Vertical Gardens
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I'm one of the few people who admit to actually liking to clean. Some people think that makes me just a touch of crazy. However, I love the process of taking something that's dirty, spending a few moments giving it some attention, and having the gratification that I made some kind of improvement. I guess that's why I love baking, cooking and DIY projects so much, as well.
Happy Easter from DIY Home & Garden
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