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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A Home for All Seasons, Rain or Shine

It may be hot and sunny at the moment, but we know all too well that this weather won’t stick around forever. In a country where multiple seasonal changes can occur in a single day, it’s wise to gear your home up for every eventuality. There’s every chance of snow in spring and scorching sun in autumn, and if you play your cards right, you can enjoy your home all year-round. Here are some top tips to help you make the most of your home, come rain or shine.

When Disaster Strikes in Your Home and How to Overcome It

There comes a time when we can all face problems in our home, the problems that cause us to feel frustrated and angry, and the times that can cause us to feel overwhelmed, emotional and stressed. It is never easy this homeownership lark, and often when things go wrong, we can wonder what it is we did to cause it, and how to fix the issue. I wanted to share some of the common disasters that can strike in our homes and how you can fix them for them for the better.

How to Improve Your Curb Appeal and Interior Decor at the Same Time

I’m always a fan of killing two birds with one stone - not literally, that would be a bit of a strange thing to admit! No, I mean that I enjoy doing one thing that has more than one consequence. Especially when that one thing can improve both the exterior and interior design of the home! People always go on about improving their home decor and interior design, but then they neglect the way their house looks on the outside.

Time for a Deep Clean?

Spring has been and gone, meaning you’ve either already had a deep clean or managed to let the season of cleaning pass you by; either way, it’s advisable to do a deep clean every couple of months in order to keep on top of your home and make it as safe, comfortable and homey as possible.

7 Home Maintenance Tricks for Busy Homeowners

Home maintenance can be tricky, especially if you don’t consider yourself to be the ‘handyman’ type. Some people seem to be naturals when it comes to DIY and taking care of the home, other people need a little more help.

Deep Clean Your Home Room by Room

When it comes to keeping your home clean, there are some things that we do every day. Vacuuming the high traffic areas, dusting, and...