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Making a house a home is something that many of us like to do. Even if you aren’t a housewife or a stay at home mom, you probably still enjoy making your home look good. After all, you probably work hard each day in order to afford the rent or mortgage payment, so why shouldn’t you…
You might be forgiven for thinking that typical DIY jobs around the house are small fry, and we can keep on top of them easily. But the problem that most of us have is that we aren’t trained in DIY! No matter how many YouTube videos we watch, there are some things we can’t spot,…
Everyone experiences growing pains in life; as you get older, these pains move beyond being physical to being psychological. People change and evolve, and as such, they outgrow things, and this can include their homes. Obviously, you can physically outgrow a home as your family gets bigger, but you can also outgrow the décor. This…
The smell of freshly-tumbled dirt and the sound of chirping birds are signs that spring has finally arrived. Now is the time to start spring cleaning and finally organize your home after that long winter we just had. And what better way to start than by tackling your less-than-organized spring cleaning list? The big spring…
The last two years have been challenging in more ways than one, and brushing up on our cooking skills was just a byproduct of spending so much time at home. So It isn’t surprising to hear that more people than ever are reading food magazines for ideas, and that pantry staples like flour and sugar…
Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? Since there are 4.66 billion people on the internet worldwide, it’s now easy to connect with partners and reach more potential clients. But before you can start working from home and establish your online DIY business, you need to find your capital. Four Ways to Finance Your…
Modern-day housewives are a true force of nature. Long gone are the days of being cooped indoors, cooking the same dishes every night, and staring wistfully out the window. Instead, housewives now live bustling lives filled with love, friends, and most importantly- family. They pour their love into every crevice of a home and do…
So you wanted to create cabinet drawers or maybe perhaps you want to retile the kitchen floor. You say to yourself that you can do it and you just cannot pay the extra buck for the help you “know” you do not need. The only problem is, you are wrong. It is true that quite…
With the smell of cinnamon in the air, a plentiful bounty of chocolate orange and piles of presents waiting to be wrapped, hidden in the airing cupboard, you know that Christmas is on the way. Besides assembling a precariously balanced gingerbread house (and reminding everyone to watch out for toothpicks whilst eating it, as they…
We’ve all done it. We’ve scrolled through photos and articles about Kitchen Remodels and other home makeovers on Pinterest and here at BlogHer and thought “I bet I could do that.” Here’s a tip: don’t. At least don’t try to go it alone—especially if you don’t have any contracting or construction experience yourself! Doing minor…
When you turn on the shower, it does not heat up sufficiently. When you turn on the faucet to wash your hands, the water is lukewarm at best. Your water heater, unfortunately, may be malfunctioning. Get your water heater inspected before it becomes a major repair problem. If you wait too long, you could run…
Owning a property can be a daunting experience. You may think that buying the property is the stressful part, but in theory, it’s the ownership that could cause you the most headaches. Especially when you are left with the question, do I need to call a professional in? Some DIY jobs can turn into disasters…
Moving house can be exhilarating, but it’s no secret that selling a property can be stressful. If you’ve decided that it’s time for a change, or a new job or a desire to travel is taking you to pastures new, here are some tips to make selling simple and stress-free. Be realistic about the asking…
Your backyard might seem like a peaceful retreat, a place to relax, entertain guests, or let your kids and pets play. But beneath the surface, hidden backyard dangers could be putting your property, your safety, and your wallet at risk. For homeowners in Northern Virginia, yard neglect often leads to serious issues that go unnoticed…
Do you have a touch of cabin fever? Feeling confined is natural when cold temperatures and heavy snows keep you indoors. If you can’t escape your current quarters for a getaway, why not make your surroundings more pleasant? Renovating during the cold season makes certain jobs easier. Additionally, you’ll beat the springtime rush to the…
There was a time when women had to use more extreme methods to change their appearance, such as using corsets to make themselves look thinner or wearing face masks to achieve a porcelain complexion. However, these days there are many more subtle techniques that women use in order to improve their appearance. This blog post…