If you googled "Sad Excuse for a Gate", this is the image that would pop up:Rotted, sagging and falling apart are all words you could use to describe it.One of the main reasons this gate is in poor shape is because it wasn't built rock solid! Building a rock solid … [Read more...]
Smoke Detectors – What You Don’t Know Could Kill You
Okay, now that I have your attention, did you know that approximately every three hours, a home fire death occurs somewhere in our nation. And 66 % of those occur in homes without working smoke alarms or detectors?* The most common reason those detectors weren't working? Worn out … [Read more...]
How to Patch Holes in Drywall
Nothing ruins the look of a well maintained house like a hole in the drywall. Whether it be an angry child throwing a temper tantrum or a careless mover. Patching the hole is an easy task, but it requires several steps to get a perfect result.Ready to learn? Here's How to … [Read more...]
How to Clean a Humidifier
Winter is such a dry season, and the appropriate time to keep the air quality inside of your home healthy with moisture. This can be easily done with a humidifier. During the coldest days of winter it seems like our humidifier is constantly running. All that use can put a … [Read more...]
How Energy Efficient is Your Water Heater?
Let's talk more about energy efficiency today. Did you know that your water heater can be one of the biggest energy hogs?It's true! That conventional storage tank water heater works all day to keep your water hot. If the thermostat senses the temperature dip below the set … [Read more...]
How to Winterize Your Rain Barrel
Hello friends. It's Jessica, from Decor Adventures with some easy tips to get your home ready for the cooler months ahead. I'll show you how to winterize your rain barrel, which goes perfectly with Brittany's recent guides on ways you can keep your home warm this winter and how … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Keep Your Home Warmer this Winter
That bugger, Old Man Winter is peeking around the corner. He's ready to put the chill in your bones and push drafts through every little crack in your home. But, you can be ready for him. Is your home truly as energy efficient and secure from drafts as you think it is? Here are … [Read more...]
Protect Pipes from Freezing
In the same vein as Monday's post about adding insulation, let's continue preparing for winter. While you are under the house looking at insulation, take notice of your water pipes. Are they insulated too? If not, it's important to protect your water pipes with foam insulation to … [Read more...]
Is Your Home’s Insulation Ready for Winter?
The folks at Duluth Trading Company want you to stay warm and comfortable this winter. They have sponsored this post to help you get your home ready for winter. And to help you stay warm and comfortable while taking on these energy conserving tasks.Winter is fast approaching … [Read more...]
How to Caulk Like a Pro
Knowing how to caulk is a valuable DIY skill. A good looking caulk bead can turn a mediocre trim job into one that looks like a professional installed it. Replacing caulking around your home can also help you save money on heating and cooling. Replacing cracked and worn caulk in … [Read more...]
Refinishing a Mid-Century Sideboard
Have you ever turned down a piece of furniture that looks ruined? Aha, today's rocker is Emily and she has the superpower to make furniture look brand new again! On the Rockstar DIY stage today is a performance you won't forget. Emily will single-handedly take you through the … [Read more...]
Which Picture Hanger to Use?
Hello! It's Jessica, from Decor Adventures and I'm back this month with some very handy tips to help hang items up on the wall. Do you ever wonder which picture hanger to use? Did you know there are several ways you can hang things up? From curtains to art and mirrors … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Maintain the Value of Your Car
We've sold a few cars in our lives. Each time we were able to get top dollar for our used vehicles. Today I have 12 Tips to Maintain the Value of Your Car. (This is a sponsored post for Spiffy Mobile Car Wash, my newest favorite way to get my car washed!)You've all heard … [Read more...]
10 DIY Frugal House Cleaners
On a quest to save money while cleaning your home? Do you want to use less chemicals when you clean? This is a compilation of 10 DIY Frugal Cleaners that I use in my home. You can easily make them with common household ingredients. Soon your home will be clean and your wallet … [Read more...]
Endurance BioBarrier Review & Giveaway
I'm going to warn you now, this is not a pretty post. But, this product review of Endurance Cleaner Prep and Endurance BioBarrier will most likely be one of your favorite posts if you deal with continual mold & mildew growth (especially in a small coffin-like shower from the … [Read more...]
Black + Decker MAX Litihum Flex Vacuum review
Black+Decker sent me their BLACK+DECKER MAX Lithium Flex Vacuum to test. I've been holding this review in my back archives for a while. I never like to publish a review until I've given a product a thorough testing and make sure it will hold up for the long haul. I've been using … [Read more...]