None of us expect our home to burn down today. In fact, we really hope it doesn’t. But because we never know just what will happen in life, it’s always the best policy to be prepared. Here are some great basic tips on how to create a fire safe home: Create a fire escape plan […]
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How to Install a Glass Tile Backsplash
Love the look of a glass tile backsplash? Don’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for a pro to install it? You’re in luck! If you follow the five steps in this simple tutorial, your kitchen of bathroom will feel like a new room. And the best part? You did it yourself! Dry fit the […]
7 Fun Halloween Party Activities
Planning a Halloween party this season? Take a look at these awesome party ideas that are sure to spook and delight kids and adults alike! Visit “Frankenstein’s lab,” a dark room where guests have to identify various body parts by reaching into bowls. Peeled grapes=eyeballs, cooked spaghetti noodles=brains, sliced almonds=fingernails, ketchup thinned with water=blood, corn […]
10 Ways to Display and Upcycle Vintage Dishes
Beautiful dishes are a dying breed, but they can make for beautiful décor and can be upcycled in handy ways too! The good news is, you can probably get your hands on some antique dishes for a small amount of money by shopping thrift stores, garage/estate sales, and antique shops. Take a look at these […]
How to Organize Your Pantry
I love love love my new house, but if I could go back and change one thing, it would be… The pantry! It is a much better size than my last, but I could still use more space. I have come to realize that I just HAVE to get {and stay} organized! Here are some great […]
How to Display Pictures in Your Home to Compliment Your Decor
I think photos make some of the best decorations in a home. What better artwork to display than your own precious memories with the ones you love? Here are some ideas on how to display your favorite pictures in a creative way: Make a photo pinwheel display using a piece of cardboard, some fabric and […]