Today I am sharing a super easy tutorial for how to create a comfy and protective pad/cover for an outdoor hammock—my husband and kids gifted a hammock and hammock stand for my birthday this year, so I am looking forward to using it! My DIY cover will make it more comfortable and help keep it clean! Sturdy Fabrics for Outdoor Decor I got my outdoor waterproof fabrics and trim from Fabric Wholesale Direct™. They have a wide selection of fabrics and sewing tools to suit all sorts of fabric projects. My hammock is 144 inches x 51.5 inches, so I ordered 5 yards of each fabric and Continue reading...
DIY Flower Pot Umbrella Holder (and My Outdoor Work Area)
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one, I may earn a small commission, at no cost to you. Thanks! Amazon is having its BIG SPRING SALE, so now is the perfect time to ready your patio and buy all the decor, furnishings and supplies you'll need! I adore sitting on my paver patio with my Shih Tzu pup, so I recently worked on getting it spruced up. Because the patio can be quite sunny, I got myself a half umbrella to shade the little outdoor loveseat that I like to sit on outside with my pup. I got a red patio umbrella, since dark umbrellas block the sun and its UV rays more Continue reading...
Inexpensive Patio Pet Enclosure
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This post was previously published on Mom Home Guide—I am sharing it again with new updates since it ranks among one of the best DIY projects that my husband and I have completed for our home! Today I'm sharing a project my husband and I completed—or, I should say, HE completed! When the weather gets nice, I like to spend a lot of time outside. The only problem I have is that our yard isn't fenced, and I have a 7-year-old Shih Tzu who wants to be with me all the time! Plus, he is not one to listen to commands, so having some kind of fencing is Continue reading...
7 Signs That Your Roof Might be in Need of Replacement
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% 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 burglary-preventative 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...
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