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Fall Basket Candle Holder Display
This DIY Autumn basket candle holder makes use of just a few inexpensive craft supplies and is ready to display in just minutes. When I went to the dollar store the other day, I found a nice basket for $1 that inspired this creation. I added a roll of wire wrapped ribbon from Michael’s that […]
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8 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Happy
Keeping your dog happy is one of life’s little pleasures, for me. I mean, how hard is it to do things for someone you love so much? Our family members are huge animal lovers. We have had so many furry friends that have become a part of our family over the years – count ’em […]
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Spooky Halloween Snake Basket – Porch Decoration
This spooky Halloween snake basket is a real treat. It has a Beetlejuice look to it that is whimsical and lots of fun. Halloween is such a fun time of the year for me. I love to do crafts and DIY projects more during these few months than any other. This project looks scary, will delight […]
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Need Exercise Motivation? Try Walking Your Dog
If you are looking for a fun way to incorporate fitness on your life, try walking your dog. I recently developed a new attitude to my health and fitness and have taken it up with a vengeance. I admit it. I have been lax for years about getting in some daily exercise. I have […]
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Budget Friendly Fall Patio Makeover
This budget friendly fall patio makeover can be put together in just a few minutes and sets the mood from Halloween right through to Thanksgiving. I am giddy right now. The temperatures have finally dropped and the leaves are starting to change color. MY TIME OF YEAR! Living in NC is hard on a gardener […]
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Top Exercise Excuses and Why they are Just Words
Do you Use Exercise Excuses? Unless you are a fitness person at heart, I am sure you have a million reasons why you should not exercise. I call them exercise excuses and I have a ton of them.When it comes to avoiding exercise, I have become the master of excuses. I’ve use one or all […]
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Should You Walk When it Hurts?
Reasons to Continue your Walk When it Hurts in Every Joint. It is sort of a catch 22. Walking is good for your knees and hips. But knees and hips with arthritis make walking difficult. So today’s question is “should you still walk when it hurts?” The answer is a qualified yes! First let me […]
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Halloween Spooky Wood Cut Out Decorations
When my daughter was much younger, I was very much into all sorts of crafts. I especially loved decorating for the various holidays because she loved what I came up with for decorations. These DIY Halloween Cut Out Decorations were one of her favorites. This project takes more time than most of my craft ideas, […]
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Before and After Power Washing Photos
When summer rolls around, you can easily see the effects of winter moisture on your home. These before and after power washing photos show quite a difference! It’s been a busy summer for my husband and me. Power washing the exterior of our house and surrounding areas was one of this summer’s biggest projects. I […]
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Power Washing Tips and Tricks
Keep these power washing tips in mind while you tackle the project and your home will be like new in no time at all. If you have been reading my blog for a while, you will know that my husband Richard and I love to do labor intensive projects that really make a difference in […]
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Today’s Kitchen Tip – How to Hull Strawberries with a Straw
Today’s kitchen tip shows how to hull your strawberries with a drinking straw to save the waste that comes with cutting the top off, or the time that it takes to use a knife to hull each one properly. Hull Strawberries with a Straw to save waste. Our family eats strawberries year round. They are […]
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Cleaning a Microwave with Lemons – Using a Lemon to Clean a Microwave
Cleaning a microwave with lemons in minutes is easy. All you need are cut lemons and a bowl of hot water. A few minutes on high and you won’t be ashamed to open your microwave door any longer! I use my microwave all the time, so it does tend to get dirty and discolored, particularly […]
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How To Set up a Well Stocked Home Bar
Having a well stocked home bar is helpful for those times you want to call your friends over for an impromptu happy hour at home. Remember the days when Happy Hour was the highlight of the week? Celebrating with friends over to share cocktail recipes is a fun thing to do. But with the busy […]
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22 Ways to Create Curb Appeal
These tips to Create Curb Appeal will not only jazz up your entry but may also increase the value of your home. There is a saying that one can only have one first impression. That saying applies to the front of your home as well as to your personality or appearance. The front door and […]
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DIY Wood Shutter Makeover
This DIY shutter makeover project brings back some life to a worn out looking house, but does it on a budget. Shutters have been used for years to add beauty to your home and also to give some privacy to windows. Note: Power tools, electricity, and other items used for this project can be […]
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Tips for a Front Door Makeover – Before and After
This project for my front door makeover is one that I have been wanting to do for several seasons. A beautiful front door transforms the entry to your home, adds great appeal and gives a pop of color to an otherwise bland and boring entry. Note: Power tools, electricity, and other items used for this […]
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How to Repair a Broken Planter
It’s time to repair a broken planter! I recently bought one (on purpose at a discount) to have a matching set. But it needs some TLC. Do you have a planter which is broken but you still want to use it? I had this situation, recently, and decided to just repair my broken planter. It […]
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DIY Decorative House Number Signboard
This decorative DIY house number signboard adds a touch of class to our front entry and we put it together quickly and easily. The front entry to any home gives visitors a first impression, whether it be bad or good. Our entry needed a big makeover this year and I wanted to add a house […]
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DIY Hose Pot Holder
This DIY hose pot project will give you a place to put your hose and will also add a decorative touch to your garden bed. Hoses are a necessity for any well cared for garden, but they often end up messy, tangled and full of kinks from sitting out on your lawn or garden bed. […]
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Garden Make Over – 14 Tips for a Success – Before & After
This year, we spent the summer on a garden make over. I thought it would be fun to share the tips that I learned during the process. It’s that time again. Time to transform one of my garden beds that just won’t seem to keep to a single design. I call it my “what will […]
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My Day Trip Down the Pottery Highway
Join me for a trip down the Pottery Highway. Seagrove, North Carolina is located about an hour and a half west of Raleigh and featured the largest group of working potters in the USA. All around this small town, for about 30 miles, one will find Pottery Studios and stores that showcase the work of […]
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9 Tips for Cooking With Mushrooms
Follow these tips for cooking with mushrooms to ensure that every meal in which you use them as an ingredient will turn out perfectly. Mushrooms are one of my favorite vegetables. They are a member of the fungus family and have been used in recipes since the early Roman and Greek times. Mushrooms are very […]
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Burlap Wreath Tutorial – DIY Home Decor Project
This burlap wreath tutorial shows you how to add a rustic look to my front door. Best of all, I made it in one afternoon at a fraction of the cost of buying one retail. And making the decoration is half the fun anyway! I love the look of a front door that has been […]
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15 Money Saving BBQ Tips for a Frugal Summer Barbecue
These 15 money saving BBQ tips will trim the fat on your grocery bill but still make sure that your gatherings are something for your guests to remember. It is finally that time of the year again. Memorial day, the Fourth of July, and Father’s day are just around the corner. This means that the […]
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20 Surprising Uses for A Cheese Grater
Cheese graters are so versatile too. I’ve put together a list of 20 surprising uses for a cheese grater or microplane. I have about 10 graters in my kitchen. All of them are useful in some ways, and can be used for much more than just grating cheese. A cheese grater is not just for cheese. See […]
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14 Easy Ways to Make Your Bedroom Feel Like a Luxurious Hotel
Anyone who has slept in an upper end hotel room knows that you will get an amazing night’s sleep there. There is something hard to describe about the stay at a five star luxurious hotel. Of course, we can’t pay to sleep in luxury each night, but there are many ways to have the same […]