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Backyard Improvements That Make Your Space More Enjoyable

Learn about backyard improvements that add lifestyle value and make your home a better investment in the future.

Home Safety

Small Home Adjustments That Make a Big Difference for Seniors

Read how making small home adjustments can help senior citizen family members stay in home and age in comfort with dignity.

DIY Projects

Why Seasonal Checkups Keep Your House Running Smoothly

Read why seasonal checkups can help your home hold its value and keep you safe by alerting you to critical mainteance and repairs.

Gardening

6 Options for Starting a Garden at Your Home

Read 6 options for starting a garden, allowing you to grow an abundant harvest of fresh fruits and vegtables - reduce your grocery bill.

Work From Home

Smart Ways to Make Your Money Work for You

Read how you can make your money work for you to enjoy greater financial freedom - even if you are not rich!

When DIY Is A Bad Idea

DIY Projects Deborah - 07/14/2017

There are some occasions when DIY is a bad idea. While I'm an avid DIY'er, there are some jobs that are best left to professionals. While I've never taken on a job that I haven't been able to finish, I have had several emails from people looking for advice. Unfortunately, sometimes I really don't have the answer. Because when it comes to bigger jobs, more skilled installations, or jobs that require tradesmen I also hire a pro.

An Old Desk Transformed To Farmhouse Decor

Upcycling Deborah - 07/13/2017

I recently refinished an old wood desk and transformed it to farmhouse decor style. This desk was sitting in an old barn for over 10 years. The back was removed, someone had decided to run wiring to it and cut a light switch hole in the desk top. As some point, mice had chewed up that wiring, making it useless.

DIY Game Tables For Family Game Night

Upcycling Deborah - 07/11/2017

I have been interested in DIY game tables for a fun family game night for quite some time. I have been given an antique table top (no base) and would love to recycle this into a game table top. This piece is nostalgic for me and takes me back to childhood.

Give Your Patio a Different Look in Just One Weekend

DIY Projects Peculiar - 07/07/2017

Don't you wish you have a lot of time to spend on patio makeovers? Well, not to worry! Here are ways to make it over in just one weekend!

How To Guide: Chalk Paint Mason Jar In 5 Easy Steps

DIY Projects Deborah - 06/28/2017

This how to guide will show you just how simple it is to chalk paint a mason jar. Mason jars are so useful! They are cute. They hold stuff. They can be used to display things. I am wild about them. Chalk painting a mason jar was the natural solution for me when I decided to look for a new pen organizer for my desk.

10 Ways to Upcycle An Old Ladder

Upcycling Deborah - 06/25/2017

I am fascinated with old ladders and want to share 10 ways to upcycle an old ladder with you. Recently, I was given an old, rickety wooden ladder that was going to go to the trash if I couldn't do something with it. In fact, I created two projects out of this ladder

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