To-do lists, labeled boxes, and a whole lot of patience, what else do you need for a stress-free move? The joy of moving into a new home, which you get to decorate to your heart’s content, is immediately dampened by the idea of actually packing up and moving. It seems that no matter how many tips…
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Category Archives: DIY Projects
4 Tips for Hiring Professional Contractors and Avoiding Problems
Hiring a professional contractor or a specialist firm to work on your home is a big deal. You’re letting someone (or several people) inside your “safe place.” As such, there are some sensible things to consider before doing so to avoid issues and keep your family safe. Here are 4 tips for hiring professional contractors…
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Fixing your own appliances: things to be aware of
If you are looking for ways to save yourself money, fixing your appliances should be on your list of potentials. Nothing will knock you off track faster financially than a big bill to repair an appliance you desperately need. For example, your washing machine or dryer. Often, you have no choice but to pay for…
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The 4 Most Expensive Home Repairs and How You Can Avoid Them
Buying and owning a home is a huge investment for any family. Unfortunately, this investment doesn’t stop at the down payment and paying the mortgage each month. There are problems that can arise in your home ten or even twenty years after you’ve purchased it. Some of these repairs are minimal while others can cost…
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Do You Need Gift Ideas for the Family?
If in need of some gift ideas for family, are you confident you can come up with the right gifts for the right people? Buying gifts for those close to you does not have to turn into an ordeal. By doing a little planning ahead and research into what you’d think family would like, the…
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What Goes into Throwing a Fantastic Dinner Party?
If you like having dinner parties or this will be your first, do you know what goes into making them fantastic? Some people throwing such events can feel a little pressure to come through in the clutch. For others, it seems to come off without a hitch time and time again. So, what do you…
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5 Organization Projects To Tackle This Winter
During the cold winter months, we are typically stuck indoors more often. That’s going to be particularly true this winter as we avoid both the seasonal flu and the global COVID-19 pandemic. While you are spending more time indoors with your family, you could take this opportunity to tackle some of the home organization projects…
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