Attics, basements and garages tend to be the place to store all of your extra junk. Many homes with garages have gotten to the point where the garage is full of storage items and no room for the car! If you are lucky enough to have a garage, are you able to park in it? [...]
Most people prefer not to be overlooked while in their backyard, but privacy is often hard to find in densely populated towns and cities. However, it is possible to use screening trees to provide you with the solitude you need and add a touch of sophistication to even the smallest space. If you’re considering ways [...]
This post brought to you by Scotts Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. As it grows warmer, I am reminded that we really need to start working on our yard. This year we want to concentrate on making our beds look nicer so we have more curb appeal. I'll be honest, I do not have [...]
From cookbooks and magazines to pots, pans and gadgets bearing their names and images, celebrity chefs turned television superstars Rachael Ray and Paula Deen both have their own unique personalities and cooking styles, not to mention their own gorgeous designer kitchens. Rachael’s energetic perkiness is enough to get nearly anyone excited about spending time in [...]
Today I wanted to put on a necklace that my husband purchased for me when we were first dating. I went to my jewelry case and took out a jumbled mess of necklaces in search of the “You’re special” necklace. Does this jumbled mess sound familiar to you? Well, this motivated me to look for [...]
The allure of carpeting has to do with the fact that it just feels so wonderful against your bare feet, and instantly warms up a space. But before you pick out a new carpet, here are a few things to keep in mind: You have options While it might be very enticing to have an [...]
Has winter been less than sexy? Even if you have worn unsexy safety shoes, let your teeth dull without professional whitening for the past three months, and put on a pinch of holiday pudginess, you will be one red hot mama when you use one of these 7 sexy enticements in your home this spring? [...]
While many people will tell you that the past should remain in the past, that isn’t always the case. Yes, life doesn’t always stay the same, experiences change us and people come in and out of our lives, but there are so many positive things to remember about the past. No matter how tough your [...]
With the economy what it is today, more and more people are looking for ways to save money wherever they can. First, make sure you have good home insurance. If there are any natural disasters, or even unforseen major problems that happen to your home, you should be prepared. This investment will save you money [...]
As the flowers start popping out of the ground, as they do every year, we are reminded that Spring is finally arriving. Longer days and warmer temperatures are just around the corner. Spring cleaning can sometimes prompt us to think about transforming, or at least updating, certain tired rooms. Here are the key design trends [...]