With all you have to do as a parent, it is easy to push aside those home projects and say you’ll get to them when you “spring clean.” But...
Why Wait to Spring Clean When You Can Do It Now?
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Are you ready to create a new look for your home? A makeover doesn’t have to blow your budget. Updating and brightening up your favorite room can be easier and less expensive than you think. Here are eight easy yet inexpensive ways to make over your home. Go for Groupings You don’t have to buy new stuff to update your decor. Just look around your house for inspiration. Create groupings by gathering similar items together. You can display them on any flat surface, including bookshelves, tables, vanities or dressers. Change your groupings regularly to keep things...
It seems like grocery prices go up all the time, so it can be tough to stay within your food budget. But with some careful planning and habit changes, you can stretch your pennies a lot further. Here are our top 10 tips for saving major money on groceries. Schedule Meatless Mondays Consider regularly having “Meatless Mondays” to save money on food. Protein sources are often the most expensive part of any meal or recipe. Using a low-cost non-meat protein, like beans, or whole grains as the main ingredient of a favorite dish will stretch the week’s food...
Plants and gardens bring our senses alive with beautiful colors and aromas. But did you know all plants safeguard the air you breathe by removing toxins and...
Many parents know it’s important to baby-proof their homes, but most forget to look at their outdoor plants. And although most young children know to stay away...
Is your home free of lead? This is an important question for every homeowner and parent. With so many recalls on children’s toys and other items, parents...
If your home garden appears to be a bit lackluster, here are some fun gardening projects that the family can do together to spruce things up. Not only will...
If you have never painted before, the task can seem daunting. But, with a little planning, and some handy tricks, you can do it yourself without hiring...
Segmenting your yard does a lot to help improve its appeal. Small lots can look bigger and more functional if you devote key floor space to different uses, and...
Let’s face it: cleaning the bathroom is no one’s favorite task. And we definitely don’t want to spend more time and money than we have to...
Everyone needs a relaxing space in their home where they can unwind. Instead of merely designing your master bedroom for sleep, you can set up that space as...