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I recently planned a girls trip to Iceland. We technically called it a “Divorce Trip” because a couple of my friends were getting divorced and we wanted to plan something fun they could look forward to. (On a sidenote: I’m a big believer in this–It doesn’t have to be an overcomplicated international trip, you can […]
We’ve partnered with Walmart for our summer essentials! They have a new section that features curated trend forward home-goods at really great price points so you can refresh your home from season to season. And the best part: delivery is super quick! We picked a few items to spruce up our new outdoor patio. This […]
Growing up, the best way to show my mom we cared was letting her catch a few extra Zs on a weekend morning so I always associate Mother’s Day with restful time at home and simple, everyday kinds of luxuries—like someone making you coffee, a freshly made bed or a new set of PJs. For […]
I love curating Easter Baskets for my kids but this holiday always sneaks up on me in a stressful way. Here are some of my picks for this year. See all of our Easter Baskets picks right here. !function(d,s,id){ var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’; if(!d.getElementById(id)) { e = d.createElement(s); e.id = […]
Preparing for the holidays can be time-consuming and stressful, especially if you are hosting in your home. We all want to have successful gatherings with great food, the perfect gifts, and a sparkling clean house. You shop, cook, and clean in advance, but you are living in your home so last-minute cleaning is also a […]
Pruning is a horticultural art form. While we prune plants for a host of reasons, not the least of which are trimming, removing dead growth, shaping, cutting for transplanting or the collection of flowers, one need only to look at the practice of bonsai, the method of miniaturizing any tree, and it’s clear how artful […]
Homeowners and residents may encounter an annoying issue when their cats scratch the wooden stair railings. If left untreated, these unsightly marks can cause more severe damage. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on addressing this common issue and preventing future scratches. Start by evaluating the severity of the scratches, and for minor surface-level marks, […]
Finishing the inside walls and ceiling of a room with drywall is a multi-stage process that will require you to apply coat after coat of compound to cover every joint left behind where large drywall boards were butted against each other to create uniform and flat surfaces all over the room. This is done with […]
When considering the construction of a new garage, you should definitely consider the advantages of using concrete blocks. Not only are they stronger than garages built from framing or metal materials, but they are generally more leakproof, soundproof, and resistant to fire. Although this material is generally more expensive than other types and its construction […]
A septic tank lid is the uppermost portion of the sewage tank. This lid needs to be removed every few years in order to empty the tank. Depending on the size of the tank, a homeowner will need to have the septic tank emptied every three to five years. It is important not to let […]