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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5 Smart Reasons for Drinking Lemon Water

Drinking lemon water is a trend everywhere. From the lobbies of hotels to your local day spa, everyone's serving up this tasty twist on plain old water. As the temperatures climb as we head into the summer, it's a trend that's right on time.  

Feed a Crowd for Cheap with the Best Fajitas (Homemade!)

There's nothing quite like the smell of hot and tasty fajitas. Zesty, seasoned steak meets freshly grilled onions and peppers. The aroma is tantalizing. Better yet, they are cheap, quick, and so simple to make. In fact, the prep time takes longer than the actual cooking. It's a fantastic and easy way to feed a crowd for cheap!

Summer Accessories to Brighten up Every Room in Your Home

Don’t you just love summer? Summer is my favorite time of the year. The spirit of summer is captured in the warmth of days at the beach, lots of fun and good cheer. I am sure you already have a new summer wardrobe, right? What about your home? It is time for a summer makeover to transform it from the dark winter mood. You may be thinking that you don’t have money for this. Well, these ideas will challenge you to realize that you just need some creativity, time and fun to do so.

Worldwide Furniture Styles: An Infographic

If you plan on remodeling your home soon and you’re undecided on a style or color pattern, here is an infographic from Jarrimber which traverses the globe to pick out a few popular styles from all corners of the world.

How to Free Your Kitchen from Garbage Disposal Odor

Homeowners often ask how to get rid of garbage disposal odor. Most homeowners and renters who have garbage disposals in their kitchen sinks eventually face the dreaded nightmare of some type of awful stench filling their kitchens and nearby rooms. Terrible garbage disposal smells often occur because of trapped food and oil, biofilm and mold inside the disposal and drain pipe.

7 Smart DIY Projects to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

The time is now to work on these 7 smart DIY projects to prepare for hurricane season. It's fast approaching. The official date that marks the start of hurricane season is June 1st. It ends on November 30th. For those six months, those of us who reside in the southeastern United States and the surrounding islands keep a keen eye on the weather.