At some point, you'll have to make decisions about your home's maintenance. One of these decisions might involve the roof above your head—its upkeep can be easy to take for granted until issues become evident. But perhaps more than any other structural parts of a property, roofs are prone to wear and tear damage due to their constant exposure to the elements. How do you know when more than a minor repair is needed and you need to seriously consider replacing your roof? These seven signs could mean your roof needs replacing. 1. Noticeable Water Damage Inside Your Continue reading...
Kaiweets Precision Screwdriver Set
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I like owning my own tools—that way, when I want to get a project done around the house, I can easily find what I need. My husband doesn't have a set place for his tools, so they can be hard to locate. Plus, I sometimes tend to be rough with things, so I wouldn't want to damage any of his tools! I already own my own cordless electric screwdriver set that I love, but didn't have a precision set, which can be used for tasks like tightening the tiny screws on my eyeglasses, or opening the backs of electronic devises. So I was very happy to get my Continue reading...
Easy Tie-Up Curtains
Thanks to Premier Prints for sponsoring this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. You may have read that almost two years ago I got a full-time writing job with a company that I love! Since I am a remote worker, I really enjoy outfitting my home office to make it as efficient and as pleasant to work in as possible. My "officemate" is my 5-year-old Shih Tzu pup, Mochi, so I recently made a DIY cushion for a two-person loveseat from Amazon so he and I can sit together while I work. (Check out this DIY cushion tutorial for details on how to make a cushion like mine for your Continue reading...
Single-Day Upgrades for Every Budget and Skill Level — Locks and Doors
According to home-security experts, 34 percent of burglars get access to a home by turning the knob, meaning the door wasn’t locked in the first place. If locked, lock picking becomes the second option for gaining access. But if you can take simple steps, such as locking your doors and windows, you can significantly reduce the chances of your house being burglarized. However, you may want to go a step further to upgrade your locks and doors. This guide highlights easy, single-day upgrades you want to consider, whatever your skill level or budget. Get Anti-Pick Continue reading...
Pet-Friendly Hardwood Floors
I've been wanting to install pet-friendly hardwood floors in our home, especially since we got our Shih Tzu pup about 5 years ago. We've been good at keeping our carpets pretty clean since we moved into our home about 20 years ago, but the carpets have gotten significantly less clean since we got our dog—it's very hard to keep carpeting looking good when you are a dog owner! But I've been noticing lately that there are many new wood flooring options on the market now that would be perfect for my dog-friendly home! Engineered Hardwood Floors for Pets I have been reading a lot about Continue reading...
Air Cooler vs. Air Conditioning: Pros and Cons
Summer is a few months away here in the Northeast, but the most important question that’s on everyone’s mind when summer approaches each year is whether they should invest in an air cooler or an air conditioner for their home. This is a very important decision because your overall quality of life may be vastly different depending on which option you choose, especially if you live in a very hot region where you’ll need to use one of these options all day and night. Knowing the pros and cons of each is the best way to figure out what will work best for your home and Continue reading...
Outdoor Patio Dog Enclosure (Amazon Find)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today I'm sharing a project my husband and I completed this weekend—or, I should say, HE completed! (Here's a BIG shout out of THANKS to my hubby!) I started a new work-from-home job in September, and have been wanting to create an outdoor office of sorts on my patio. The only problem I had is that our yard isn't fenced, and I have a 4-year-old Shih Tzu who wants to be with me basically 24/7. Which is good until he sees a squirrel and wants to go tearing after it! Thus, the need for the fence! I looked into all sorts of fencing options, Continue reading...
My New Marble Kitchen Counters – How I Saved Thousands of Dollars
Thanks to the makers of the Giani Marble Countertop Kit for partnering with me on this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. This post contains affiliate links. These links won’t cost you anything, but may earn me a small commission. I've been wanting to swap out my home's laminate kitchen counters with marble looking quartz countertops for a while. I am always looking for easy budget DIY kitchen makeover ideas. My kitchen's counters are nearly 20 years old. But now that my twins are entering private liberal arts colleges (with large tuitions) in the fall, my Continue reading...
Easy Ways to Update a Bathroom on a Budget
If you have been following my blog, you might have noticed that I have been updating my home's master bathroom little by little with budget DIY bathroom projects. I think I can finally say that it's complete! I totally have changed the look of my home's builder-grade bathroom. I like the way it looks now! You can give your bathroom a budget makeover, too! Take a look at these easy DIY bathroom projects that you can do. Paint Your Oak Vanity If your home is like mine, the bathroom came complete with oak vanities. Not too exciting. Or perhaps you just want to change the color Continue reading...
Easy Budget Sink Update
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission that helps fund this blog. Thank you! If you have been following my blog, you may have noticed that I've been updating my previously boring and blah builder-grade bathroom bit by bit. I painted a stenciled feature wall using a Cutting Edge stencil, painted the oak vanity with DecoArt Satin Enamels Paint, installed an easy to hang MirrorChic bathroom mirror frame and added a beautiful glossy painted Giani marble counter! (I painted and updated the counter myself!) I Continue reading...
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