Deborah

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications. She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening. Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home." Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run. Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

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6 Genius Hacks for Better Bathroom Storage

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/22/2018

Stop complaining about your bathroom’s limited space! There are several storage measures you can consider to create that much-needed extra space.

Meet Our Team Mondays: Peculiar Erhis

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/20/2018

Want to meet the creative team behind DIY Home & Garden? Our new "Meet Our Team Mondays" series will highlight a different regular contributor each Monday. I sent each of the ladies the same questionnaire form. So far, the results are intriguing. In fact, I'd like you to meet Peculiar Erhis this week and learn more about this smart, funny, and talented young blogger.

Why Try DIY for Your Next Home Improvement?

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/17/2018

DIY has become the norm for good reason. Before starting any home upgrade project, a series of questions need to be answered. Arguably the biggest decision, however, is deciding whether to call a pro or take the DIY option. While the latter may seem quite daunting, it is the perfect solution in a host of different situations.

5 Best College Football Snacks

Recipes Deborah - 08/15/2018

The debate over which are the best college football snacks can be a lively one in my household. My husband and I are both avid football fans. I prefer the NFL (Go Steelers) and he's a die-hard college football fan (UNC Tarheels). The college football season starts next weekend already, and we are already planning our menu!

Upcycle Old Jeans into A Cell Phone Charging Station

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/14/2018

Upcycle a pair of old jeans into a cell phone charging station to conquer the war with tangled cell phone charging cords once and for all! This a fun and easy DIY project which only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, and it's so super-cute!

Distressed Mirror Project with Peel-Tek 150

DIY Projects Deborah - 08/13/2018

I've been away from my workshop for a few weeks, and I was itching to do an easy project last week. I had an ugly 1960-ish old mirror that I had a vision for. I wanted to create a distressed, antique look with a vintage look and feel to it.

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