Get Kids Involved in Scrapbook Projects

On a trip back home to visit my best friend and her new born I set myself a goal. She has three children, and not a single photo album put together. Sure, she is incredibly busy, but all of the photos and special mementos are quickly accumulating. Now, she has too many overflowing boxes and [...]

How To Make A To Do List That Does Not Make You Cringe

During the summer we are constantly balancing work with fun times due to the urgency we feel to get out and enjoy the good weather. This leads us to create mighty long to do lists that rarely involve any good stuff. Instead we see rows of chores, and work. So, make this the year where [...]

Steadfast Rule of Decorating a Childs Room

One steadfast rule of decorating is that clutter only works against you. The most common place to find collections, and trails of belongings is a childs room. Embrace a few quick fixes and the appearance of your kids territory will be greatly improve, and your blood pressure will probably lower too. If a few quick [...]

The Importance of a Dehumidifier

If you have a high level of humidity within your home, then you face several challenges. If you are uncertain as to whether you have a higher than normal level of humidity within you dwelling, then know that anything over 60 provides a breeding ground for mold.
Now, until recently I was not very well informed [...]

More Than One Way to Use a Wall Calendar

When you have a lot on your plate, the to do list is an evil necessity. We spend time planning out days and times to squeeze in enjoyable acts along with those that are menial, and required. I have found that the good old fashioned wall calendars still suit my needs best. However, I cut [...]

What to Remember When Decorating Your Entryway

Of all the areas that you have to decorate, how to do the entryway is often the most perplexing when it comes to decision making time. Right off the bat, you receive a bit of a reprieve because this space should exude an open feeling, so less is more here. The goal is for it [...]

The Best Way to Achieve a Harmonious Home Design

The colour scheme of your home can be critical to the way the inhabitants and visitors to the house feel while in the space. Therefore, your colour choices in each and every room should be expressly made. Synchronicity among the rooms will establish a flowing cohesive appearance. Luckily, there are plenty of recipes for getting [...]

The Magic Wand For That Cluttered Closet

Just about all of us have that packed closet of doom that we plan to someday clean out, and organise. The project has been on our to do list for way too long, and the inspiration to dive in and make it functional has not arisen, ever. But maybe all you need is one great [...]

Show Your Kids You Practice What You Preach

When things are not cluttered and weighing on us, we are much happier. Which leads to an interesting observation. Parents with children are often very concerned with creating a good space for their kids to complete their homework, and projects. Yet, adults tend to minimize the importance of establishing a space to handle the family [...]

How to Avoid Paying Astronomical Landscaper Prices

There is no excuse for not having lovely landscaping for your home in this day and age. Sure, hiring professional landscapers can be crazy expensive, and still you can be left with loads of maintenance once the design is laid. But, nowadays you should look past this hurdle, and think about making the area surrounding [...]

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