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Easy Patio Planter Posts for String Lights

July 21, 2020 By Lauren

string lights hung from DIY planter posts

Thanks to Thompson's for providing the Waterseal Waterproofing Stain used in this post. I've always wanted to add extra lighting to my home's patio. When we moved in, our patio only had the one light fixture by the back door, which did little to light up the patio. Last summer I put up simple patio planter string light posts that I secured with Sakrete (quick setting concrete) in planters and hung string lights from. Last week I decided to add a few more DIY patio planter posts and an extra length of string lights. I chose Edison-style outdoor string lights for my DIY string light Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, MomHomeGuide.com, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, DIY, patio

Family TV Series Casting for Competitive Neighbors

July 16, 2020 By Lauren

Do you love home improvement TV shows? Have you ever wanted to be on one of these shows? Now might be your chance! Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM company, is currently casting neighbors to participate in the ultimate neighbor vs. neighbor outdoor showdown as part of a new television series. Casting for New Competition TV Series Big Fish Entertainment is looking for at least 4 households from a single neighborhood to participate in the TV series, which will be filmed this fall in the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). The production company is looking for neighbors who Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: DIY

Our New DIY Backyard Fire Pit Area & Fun Family Nights

July 11, 2020 By Lauren

a beautiful Landmann metal fire pit on a base of concrete blocks

Since my state has shut down because of the pandemic, my family has mostly been sheltering at home. I've been trying to make being at home as enjoyable as possible for my husband and daughters. I recently purchased a Landmann Antique Bronze Fire Pit from Amazon, and since then, we have been enjoying evenings around the fire pit in our backyard together. Our fire pit was a great purchase! I had my eyes on this Landmann Antique Bronze Fire Pit for a while. One day I saw that the Amazon price had dropped on the fire pit. After consulting with my husband, we immediately ordered it! This fire Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, DIY

5 Ways You Can Improve Your Life While Sheltering at Home

June 26, 2020 By Lauren

A date book and pen on a date book with the text, 5 Ways to Improve Your Life (While Sheltering at Home)

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My family and I have been sheltering at home together for about 3 months now. Time at home can seem slow and monotonous at times. But with the right attitude, being at home can be beneficial. You can get things done that you might not have the time to do once life returns back to a new "normal." So today I am sharing 5 things you can do to improve your life while sheltering at home. Eat Well There are so many things we can't do right now, but one thing we can do is eat "well." Ideally, eating "well" will mean eating healthy for food, but Continue reading...

Filed Under: bathroom, bedroom, books, DIY, Food, home improvement, Kitchen, Shopping Tagged With: bathroom, DIY, health, kitchen

#QuarantineLife (Week 8) Plus, Celebrating 25 Years!

May 21, 2020 By Lauren

It's been 8 weeks since my family and I have been at home quarantined together. We've been hanging in there and finding ways to keep busy. My husband and daughters do homework and schoolwork from the kitchen table every day, and I work on my projects for the blog. We have been finding ways to have fun at home in quarantine when our work is done! My Latest Read Over the weekend I read the latest book by Amy Roloff, "A Little Me"Amy Roloff and her family are on the reality TV show, "Little People, Big World" on TLC. My daughters and I are big fans of the show! Amy, her ex-husband Matt, Continue reading...

Filed Under: bathroom, books, DIY, dog, home improvement, Kitchen, pet, pets Tagged With: bathroom, book, books, DIY, dog, kitchen, pet, pets

Pantry Inspiration (How to Save on a Custom Pantry)

April 16, 2020 By Lauren

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If your family is like mine, you are eating more at home. For my family, that means that our pantry has become quite full! The shelves in our pantry are overflowing as we stock up on essentials. I could use more space and better organization! I have been looking for pantry ideas and inspiration. The coat closet converted into a DIY pantry just off my kitchen has become too full. It no longer looks nowhere near as tidy as it does in the below photo! To make this DIY Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, home improvement, how to, Kids, Organize Tagged With: DIY, how to, kitchen

The Best Way to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

March 25, 2020 By Lauren

oak kitchen cabinets painted white with General Finishes Antique White milk paint

Thanks to General Finishes for providing the primer, paint and top coat used to paint my kitchen cabinets. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but may earn a small commission to help fund this blog. Thanks! Almost three years ago, I started painting my kitchen cabinets. For the most part, I completed the project. I have to admit, though, that I didn't complete it all! I still have about two doors left to paint. An illness -- and a cute new puppy --sidelined my project a bit! Now that I have more time at Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, home improvement, how to, Kitchen Tagged With: DIY, how to, kitchen

My Painted Kitchen Cabinets — Two Years Later

January 11, 2020 By Lauren

how to clean white kitchen cabinets

Thanks to General Finishes for sponsoring this post. General Finishes provided me with the stain blocker, paint and topcoat that I used to paint my kitchen cabinets. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! It's been about two years since I painted my oak kitchen cabinets white with General Finishes Milk Paint. I am glad that I painted the cabinets! My kitchen looks much more modern and bright since I painted the oak cabinets. Plus, painting the oak cabinets white was a fairly simple Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, home improvement, how to, Kitchen Tagged With: DIY, how to, kitchen

Top Posts of 2019

December 30, 2019 By Lauren

These are the most popular projects on Mom Home Guide in 2019

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Holidays and New Year, everyone! This past year sped by for me and my family! I can't believe that it's almost 2020. With the New Year around the corner, I'm sharing a look at the most read posts and most popular projects for 2019 here on Mom Home Guide. From the looks of it, I  completed a few DIY projects in the past year! DIY Dreamcatcher This year I participated in the One Room Challenge (ORC), hosted by Linda of Calling It Home. In the challenge, featured designers and guest participants (like myself) have just 6 weeks to make Continue reading...

Filed Under: bathroom, Decor, DIY, home improvement, how to, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, bathroom, decor, DIY, how to

DIY Gnome Ornaments & Christmas Tree

December 9, 2019 By Lauren

How to make DIY gnome wood slice ornaments for your Christmas tree.

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing but they may earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. Thanks! Welcome to Christmas Trees on Parade, hosted by my friend, Terri Steffes of Christmas Tree Lane. Today my blogging friends and I will all be sharing Christmas tree decorating ideas. Be sure to check out my friends' wonderful Christmas tree ideas at the bottom of this post! Gnome Christmas Tree I don't know if you've noticed, but gnome Christmas decorations are quite popular this year! I've liked gnomes for quite some time, so I'm happy to Continue reading...

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Decor, DIY, how to Tagged With: Christmas, craft, decor, DIY

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