Exterior Paint Color Scheme at Saving EttaThings are moving along on the house. I know I owe you another Saving Etta chapter. Please know it's on my to do list. The past two weeks have been absolutely insane. My electrician, plumber, and HVAC contractors have been putting in … [Read more...]
How to Easily Fix a Leaky Hose
How to Easily Fix a Leaky Hose A garden hose is a valuable tool around my yard in the summertime. It's vital to keep my yard looking beautiful, keeping plants watered, and occasionally for a fun water fight with my kids. But what happens when that very useful hose springs a … [Read more...]
How to Hire Great Contractors and the Questions You Need to Ask
How to Hire Great Contractors and Questions You Need to Ask Hiring a great contractor can be a tough task. The actual experience can be so paralyzing that some people ultimately give up on their dreams of a renovated space. I have a good friend who felt completely overwhelmed by … [Read more...]
9 Energy Friendly Ways to Help Your Home Feel Warmer this Winter
Energy Friendly Ways to Help Your Home Feel Warmer this Winter Winter brings many fun things with it each year, but one thing that isn't fun are the cool drafts, cold floors, and wasted energy while trying to stay warm. Recently I created a mini-series on Instagram sharing home … [Read more...]
How to Repair a Dishwasher
How to Repair a Dishwasher: Control Panel The holidays are here and your kitchen will surely be getting a work out! Now is NOT the time for your dishwasher to break. Recently we found ourselves with a non-functional dishwasher. The control panel buttons stopped working and … [Read more...]
Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way
After installing my fair share of cabinet knobs and handles over the years, I've made my own templates out of cardboard or scrap wood. But, after trying this new gadget, I can honestly say this is how you too can Install Cabinet Handles the Easy Way.I was given the Kreg … [Read more...]
Two Ways to Fix a Screw that’s Too Long
Have you ever put new knobs on a cabinet only to find out that the screw is too long. It's a pain for sure. That little project that you thought would take a few minutes is now going to require a trip to the hardware store — or will it. Not today! I have a tutorial to show you … [Read more...]
How to Make a Tank Style Water Heater More Energy Efficient
At the beginning of 2016 government standards dictated that new tank style water heaters must be more energy efficient. In response, manufacturers added internal insulation to new heaters. Unfortunately for those of us with tiny crawlspace water heaters, it meant we had to give … [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...]
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...]
How to Easily Install a New Shower Head
Raise your hand if you have a sad excuse for a shower head! Is it drippy, rusty or clogged? If you answered yes to any of those questions, I'm about to show you why there is no excuse for you being able to install a new shower head yourself! It's super … [Read more...]
How to Reinforce an Entry Door and Make it Burglar Proof
Burglar proofing your home is easy. Especially f you have a gazillion dollars to hire security guards, attack dogs and a web of lasers. Ahh, to dream a dream. But, for those of us who actually have a budget there's a quick solution. And it'll help you sleep a lot easier at … [Read more...]