As a house gets older, it’s obviously going to lose some of its initial spark. Even if you work hard to keep the surfaces clean and tidy up your mess, things are going to start breaking and paint is going to start fading. So, here's what to do when your home loses its appeal.
Author: Deborah Tayloe
I am a full-time blogger and freelance writer. I 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.
5 Watering Tips All Gardeners Must Know
Today we're sharing some watering tips for gardeners. Watering a garden sounds like a simple task, right? You just need to head outside and fill up your watering can help your plants and flowers when they look a bit dry.
5 Around the Home Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Building the perfect home environment for your family is a priority for everyone. Unfortunately, knowing how to make it happen can be a little challenging. If you’re like the average homeowner, it’s likely that you’re making some very basic home mistakes. On a brighter note, though, they are very easily rectified.
3 Flooring Solutions That Aren’t Cream Carpeting
It is a classic solution: cream carpet is often used by developers to show off warm but bright interiors and by interior designers as a fairly cheap and generic option that no-one will be offended by.
Keep Your Chickens Safe from Winter Predators
For those bird lovers who own chickens, keeping the predators away from your chicken flock is an issue all year round but the threat is a whole lot worse in the winter due to the lack of food for predators during the colder months.
3 Things That Make DIY Projects Harder Than They Need To Be
Anybody that has ever done work on their home knows that there are always things that can go wrong. It’s important that you plan everything properly but regardless of how thorough you are before you get started, you’ll probably run into some hurdles along the way. Here are 3 things that make your DIY projects harder than they need to be.
How Your Home Space Can Affect Your Mental Health
Let us start this article with a disclaimer. In no way is our advice supposed to replace the essential guidance of a medical or mental health professional, and this is not a means to help you with issues that might be very pressing.
3 Alternative Uses for Your Conservatory
With a growing brood, you might be considering moving to a bigger pad. However, you might already have all the space you need, if only you used it a little more effectively. If your conservatory has turned into little more than a dumping ground or an alternative way of entering the home should your kids be mucky after soccer, then you need to rethink its use.
Make Your Home More Functional: 5 Smart Tips
If you would like to make sure that you are able to improve your living environment and make your home more functional, you might have to think outside of the box. There are plenty of great ways of updating your layout and decor without having to spend a fortune on furniture and appliances.
Apple Bourbon Peanut Mini Cakes
In case you haven't noticed, I've been on a bourbon recipe kick the past few days. Today, I have an apple bourbon peanut cake recipe to share. It's a cake so moist and delicious that nobody will know that it came from a box. The cake is rich from the bourbon (not extract, the real stuff!) and crisp from the apples. And, the peanuts? They add an interesting texture and great flavor.
