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Decorate With Your Instagram Photos

By admin - December 06, 2016

Calling all Instagram lovers! Get your favorite images from your phone and onto your walls with these new, fun ideas for displaying your Insta-pics. Instagram takes even the simplest cell phone photos and turns them into tiny works of art. If you don't use Instagram, these ideas can be applied to regular cell phone pictures too! Clip Them OnTie a length of baker's twine between two tacks on t

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorations

By admin - November 22, 2016

Between perfecting your turkey and pies, it can be easy to overlook the rest of the holiday table. Wow your guests with these easy to make rustic Thanksgiving table decorating ideas! Nutty Candles - Everyday glass containers can be transformed to be festive. Fill them with unshelled chestnuts or almonds to hold small candles in place. You can finish it off with a winding ribbon between each vase.

Tips for a Spring-Clean Home All Winter Long

By admin - November 09, 2016

When you think about it, we should be obsessing over fall cleaning instead of spring cleaning. After all, people tend to stay inside with all the dust and dirt their homes have collected during the hot, open-window days of summer. The EPA estimates that indoor air quality can be 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Here’s a quick checklist to help you breathe easy all winter long. CLEAN CEILING

DIY: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating

By admin - October 26, 2016

If you're over buying a flimsy pumpkin-carving set each year, or just want to decorate without involving pumpkin guts, we have some ideas for you! Not only is the annual cost of pumpkin carving pricey, but the activity itself can also be dangerous and incredibly messy. This Fall, skip the hassle of cutting up a gourd by trying something new: a no-carve pumpkin decoration. Here are more 10 ideas to

Energy-Saving Tips for Fall & Winter

By admin - October 10, 2016

It is very important to prepare your home for the colder weather that is bound to come this way. Some of the tips below are things you can do on a daily basis to increase your savings, and others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to maximize savings through winter.[caption id="attachment_14310" align="aligncenter"] Energy-saving LED lightbulb[/caption] Take Advantage of Heat from the

5 Cocktail Recipes Perfect for Fall

By admin - October 06, 2016

The fall season is upon us and what better way to embrace it than with some delicious drinks?See how to make the best fall adult cocktails with just some sugar and spice! Caramel Apple MimosaPerfect for making Saturday morning responsibilities just a bit more bearable. With only six (or five if you don't count the garnish) ingredients, the caramel apple mimosa is a cinch: find the recipe here

DIY Spotlight: Make Your Own Headboard

By admin - September 20, 2016

A bedroom never truly feels complete until the headboard is in place. Often a focal point of the room, retailers ask big bucks for this single piece of furniture. Don’t bother turning your pockets inside out for this statement piece just yet...it's an easy place to save a money. Check out this awesome list of DIY headboards and headboard alternatives that will give your bedroom the finished look y

Transitioning Decor from Summer to Fall

By admin - September 08, 2016

As summer turns to fall, use these easy ideas to ease into the crisp temperatures and falling leaves. A neutral palette and simple decorative elements will help you keep the best of both seasons in your home with style. [caption id="attachment_14126" align="alignleft" width="225"] Add natural elements to decorate for fall.[/caption]Use soft whites: One of the main benefits of a neutral palett

The End of the Neutral Bathroom

By admin - August 23, 2016

For decades, timidly ‘tasteful’ bathrooms have been decorated in tepid neutral shades. But now color—from truly cool blues to emphatic black—is on tap again. Here’s how to do it right:(Click photos to learn more about the property)For many years, a compulsively neutral color scheme has been the ideal: soothing whites, taupes, muted wood or stone. But graphic designer Constantine Giavos of Manhatta

7 Home Fixes You Must Do Before Selling

By admin - July 18, 2016

While choosing the home fixes, prioritize the projects that will add the most value.  The process of getting a property ready to put on the market can seem daunting enough. What needs attention and what can you leave alone? Prepping for sale is a delicate balance between repairs along with a bit of renovation and presentation.Remember: Structural is just as important as cosmetic Give the buyers wh

Renter-Friendly Decorating Tips

By admin - July 15, 2016

Renting vs. of owning definitely has its perks — there's flexibility with changing up your location when your lease is over, there’s no need to worry about property taxes and home repairs aren't taking up your wallet. But the one major drawback? It can be a bit challenging for renters to create a space that is truly their own while still ensuring the security deposit is waiting for them when they

To DIY or Hire a Pro?

By admin - June 03, 2016

5 Common Home Improvement To-Do’s this Summer Pool CleaningSummer is here and that means your pool will be getting used more! So that pool will need a proper cleaning and treatment for safe swimming. While you’re equipped with brushes and mesh skimmers to remove leaves and algae…when it comes to shocking the water with chemicals, that’s where you could use some assistance.DIY or Hire a Pro? This s

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Decorate With Your Instagram Photos

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Tips for a Spring-Clean Home All Winter Long

DIY: No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating

Energy-Saving Tips for Fall & Winter

5 Cocktail Recipes Perfect for Fall

DIY Spotlight: Make Your Own Headboard

Transitioning Decor from Summer to Fall

The End of the Neutral Bathroom

7 Home Fixes You Must Do Before Selling

Renter-Friendly Decorating Tips

To DIY or Hire a Pro?

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