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Toddler to Big Kid Bedroom Transformation with Rooms To Go Kids

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on September 15, 2019September 15, 2019Leave a Comment

Special thanks to Rooms To Go Kids for sponsoring this post! All opinions and styling are my own. Designing a room can be an exhilarating task. From palettes to fabric swatches to furniture placement, I find it to be an exciting and fun process. However, there is one exception. My daughter’s room! With every new design in her bedroom comes gut-wrenching bursts of reality… my baby girl is growing up! I cried the day we converted her crib to a toddler bed. I also shed a tear when her wooden rocking chair was repurposed as patio seating. And now that …

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Tips to Get The Outside of Your Home Ready for Fall

by Contributing Writerupdated on September 5, 2019September 5, 20191 Comment

Image by JamesDeMers from Pixabay The temperatures will start to cool soon, and we’ll notice the falling leaves. All of these serve as a reminder that the fall season is upon us, and all of the things that come along with that. As the seasons change, so do the things that we do in our homes and the needs of our homes change too. Summer might not feel like it is quite over, but it can be a really good time to do some seasonal maintenance, in order to help your home to be in good shape for when fall comes and the …

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Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

by Contributing Writerupdated on August 16, 2019August 16, 20199 Comments

Image by David Mark from Pixabay If you have the choice, then many of us wouldn’t really spend hours on end at the weekend clearing leaves out of the gutter. But when you are a homeowner and have a home to care for, it is likely to be your biggest investment. So being able to maintain it is a must. However, home maintenance can often feel like a bit of a daunting chore, especially if you are a bit of a reluctant handy-person who doesn’t know their way around a radiator or a boiler. The good news is that all …

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Make Your Home Look Brand New Without Breaking The Bank

by Contributing Writerupdated on August 6, 2019August 6, 20194 Comments

Do you want your home to look and feel brand new? Of course, you do, but you might not have a lot of money in your budget to achieve this. It’s not always possible to spend thousands renovating and redecorating our home. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make it look bright and new. Here are a few of the possibilities that you should consider to ensure your home looks fantastic even without a lot of spending money. A Fresh Coat Of Paint An easy option that certainly won’t break the bank would be to repaint the walls. You …

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Home Essentials: Emergency Escape Plan with First Alert

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on August 6, 2019August 5, 20198 Comments

Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Plan, practice, and repeat your escape plan with First Alert! Home ownership is no joke. From the down payment to the insurance to the actual maintenance, it can be a taxing and time-consuming process. I have been a homeowner a few years now and I am constantly surprised by my learning curve. Lawn care! Vent cleaning! Humidity assessment! Why don’t they teach these things in school?! Admittedly, my windows may be a bit grimy, but there is one home essential that I am not going to neglect… an emergency escape plan. And …

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Whimsical Backyard Fairyland

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on August 14, 2019August 2, 20192 Comments

Guest Contributor: Brandy Angel Brandy is the talented photographer behind Brandy Angel Photography. Today she gives us an exclusive look at a client’s backyard oasis. Debra has worked so hard to create a peaceful oasis for herself and her family. As well as a beautiful place to allow her granddaughter to play and use her imagination. She managed to design a space for all of that and a place to entertain friends and family effortlessly. The inspiration for the yard design and playhouse was taken from the overgrown, woodsy look it already had when they bought their home. It was …

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Popular Shutter Styles for your Windows

by Contributing Writerupdated on July 17, 2019July 17, 20193 Comments

When it comes to decorating your home, interior shutters are a great way of adding style, and they also offer many practical benefits. Each shutter style is completely versatile to its environment – you can choose a neutral shade that matches your existing décor, or you can add a burst of color to your room. Aside from looking beautiful, shutters can control your privacy, brighten any room, and aid temperature control. Full-height shutters Full-height shutters cover the full length of your windows in one panel and work well in every room. You can either have louvered shutters, which use slats …

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Eco-Friendly Ways To Defeat Allergies At Home

by Contributing Writerupdated on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash Try Natural Remedies When a sneezing fit hits, you will turn to the kitchen cupboard for a pill. Sometimes, the only way to prevent attacks is to use drugs. However, you don’t want to overdo it with the traditional forms of antihistamines as you will develop immunity. Then, the next time you’re in desperate need of relief, the pills won’t work as well or at all. Thankfully, natural remedies exist that are as effective as the pharmaceutical ones. Studies suggest an extract called Ze 339 is as powerful as any antihistamine on the market. Also, Phleum pratense …