If you are thinking about a kitchen remodel, the possibility of doing it yourself has likely crossed your mind. Unless you are very handy with tools and have some home improvement experience, the thought of replacing your kitchen cabinets on your own is probably out of the question. But what about refacing your kitchen cabinets? […]
Creating Money Portfolios for Kids With Kidworth
Since we decided to begin giving Evan a weekly allowance for his extra jobs around the house, we wanted to have the ability to teach him money skills. The timing was perfect for us to become involved with Kidworth – an amazing online tool to teach kids about money. Here is the video of us […]
What’s All This Noise About Soundproof Windows?
If you have ever lived through the nightmare of neighborhood construction, neighborhood kids with loud bass in their cars or even the neighbor’s incessantly barking dog, you realize the value of a truly soundproof window. Most good quality windows will block out a great deal of noise from outside your home, but sometimes even the […]
New Cabinets or Cabinet Refacing? Let’s Run the Numbers
Choosing new kitchen cabinets for your home is the priciest part of the typical kitchen remodel. If you’re on a tight budget, it can be tough to figure out where to cut corners. You don’t want to go with appliances that simply don’t suit your needs or flooring that will be worn and old-looking within […]
Garden Furniture for Spring
Although garden furniture maybe a bizarre topic of conversation in the height of winter, it’s not actually as ludicrous as you may think. Springtime can be an excellent opportunity to spend time in your garden, and it is often the most popular time for sowing seeds and observing wildlife. Many garden furniture retailers drop their […]
Busting the Myths about Fiber Cement Siding
Fiber cement siding has labored under a bad reputation for many decades, and sometimes with good reason. But today’s newer technology has made fiber cement siding one of the safest and most reliable options for exterior cladding on the market today. Here’s why it could be the best choice for your home. Myth: Fiber cement […]
My DIY Bedroom Makeover
Our master bedroom was due for a makeover. I knew the colors I wanted, so I ordered a bedding set and logged onto Pinterest. I started gathering images of grey and red decor, looking for pieces that would inspire the design for the room. I knew I wanted it to be modern, yet soft. I […]
How to Make a Three-Dimensional Wall Hanging
Ready to craft? This project is so easy, anyone can do it. Before you start making excuses, let me tell you, I’d never painted before. Never used acrylics or done art on canvas. I can hardly even draw a straight line. Now that your excuses are gone, pick your colors and your theme and let’s […]
When and How Do You Pay For Chores?
We’ve reached a point in our family where the amount of work being done by our oldest child was not equal to the amount of work being done the other kids. Sidney and I are seeing a development in his maturity; doing things without being asked, helping take care of his younger brothers, etc. Our […]
Health-Conscious Eating in a Budget-Conscious Family
Everybody is trimming back the budget these days, but that doesn’t mean your healthful diet has to suffer. In fact, tightening your grocery budget can lead to better eating as you cut back on extras and really pay attention to what you are buying and preparing. Sometimes, this will include cutting some things out of […]
Busy Homeowners Can Remodel With Vinyl Siding
There are numerous manufacturers vying for your attention when it comes time to remodel the exterior of your home. Though there are many products out there that would look gorgeous on your house, keep in mind what happens after the contractor is paid and that new exterior is all yours. For some types of exterior […]
Read These Holiday Entertaining Tips Before Black Friday
If you are looking for the Holiday entertaining and shopping tips, experts Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali are here to help! Their best tip above all: shop for gifts and products for your holiday parties on Black Friday.Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali are entertaining experts, authors of Plan To Party, and the founders of The […]
