Hiring a team of professional movers can significantly make your life easier and reduce your stress on the day of your big move. While moving companies typically require a credit card deposit when you book the crew, this payment isn’t a substitute for tipping your crew. As with many other times you receive a service, it’s appropriate to tip your moving crew as a way to share your gratitude for the group’s hard work.…
Read More »If you are new to the world of quilting, making a landscape quilt can be a little intimidating. While landscape quilts featuring a lot of floral and foliage elements are better left for more experienced quilters, a winter landscape quilt is a perfect project for beginners. Reproducing the beauty of nature is at the heart of landscape quilting. Dramatic and beautiful, a winter scene requires few fabrics but will provide you with plenty of experience working with contrasting fabrics.…
Read More »When you spend hours working in your garden, the last thing you want to see is a slug gnawing holes in your plants. You probably already know how to kill the slugs that you find, but it’s easier to just keep them from entering your garden in the first place. Here are three ways to keep slugs out of your garden. Reduce moisture in your garden Slugs need to live in wet environments since their bodies are very prone to drying out.…
Read More »When you have a large amount of books that you want to store long-term, it’s important that you pack them properly. If books aren’t packed correctly, you’re likely to find them covered with mold and mildew when you unpack them later. Here’s a look at the steps you should take before putting your books into a storage unit. Even if you rent a climate-controlled unit, you’ll want to be proactive about protecting them.…
Read More »You may not have given much thought to your home’s attached porch, but it is the perfect place for entertaining. Ultimately, your porch can serve as an integral piece of your home allowing for hours of conversation and quality time with friends, family and other guests. Here are three steps to make sure you plan the perfect porch that works well for entertaining: 1. First Comes Comfortable Seating. Porches are often used for social gatherings or personal treats.…
Read More »Some kind of cornice is essential if you really want to modernize your curtains and give them an inviting feel. But while cornices can certainly be made on a DIY basis, there are many possible mistakes you can make that will set your project back. So make sure to avoid these three pitfalls inherent with building a cloth cornice that will go on a curtain rod. Not Stretching The Cloth On The Bottom Of The Cornice Taut With Staples…
Read More »Did a friend pick you up in their car and you forget to take the house keys with you? A locksmith will be prompt about making it to your house to let you in, but you may want to attempt picking the lock on your own first. Below, discover how easy it is to pick a deadbolt and what a locksmith may charge if you need assistance. How Easy is Picking a Deadbolt When Locked Out?…
Read More »Whether you are building a brand new home or adding a patio to your existing house, there are some things you can do to make it beautiful and unique. Entertaining On A Small Scale - What could be sweeter than getting together with a few friends and family members to share special time together? If you are working with a small space and planning to have intimate meals for only a few guests, consider installing an outdoor fountain as the focal point of your patio.…
Read More »Picking out all the great interior design items needed for your home is a lot of fun. If you’re doing it yourself, you already know how much the little things matter when creating the overall look and feel you desire. While some decorative items are easier to purchase (from outlets such as Country Store Interiors), you can add homemade temporary lights. This guide explains how to make lights with highlighters to create a glow in your home for a special occasion or just to add to the design occasionally.…
Read More »If your living room is on the small side, you may feel your decorating options are limited. However, you shouldn’t feel intimidated by the size of the room. You can design a living room that is grand in appearance when you choose colors and furnishings that will complement the size of the room. Think light for walls and floors Dark colors tend to make a room look smaller and should be avoided.…
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