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Home Blog Month in Review: October

As I sit here looking out my window at the backyard, the birds are hovering in the pine tree against a strong wind and steady rain. The temperature is chilly today, and the calendar reminds me that we have left October behind. October 1st Buy a Home for $1.75 It seems that the housing crisis has made some interesting news lately. Home Month in Review: September 2008 Has the weather turned cooler now that September has passed? Pretty soon, it will be time to get that heat turned back on! Meanwhile, check out all of the articles that were posted … Continue reading →

Splitting Firewood

Brr, the temperatures today dropped from the comfortable 70s to 45 degrees this morning. it should warm up to the 60s, as the sun comes out, but there is no doubt that fall is really here. I heard rumors that it will soon drop down to 30 overnight. There is almost nothing better in this weather than going out and getting some firewood stacked and split. The rewards of having a good store of firewood means snuggling in on the weekend with a roaring fire and some movies while the cold winds blow outside. Last weekend, we started the process … Continue reading →

Time To Get Out the Pressure Washer

A pressure washer is a great tool to invest in for use around your home. It can make short work of clean up of your outdoor environment. Spring is the perfect time to use a power washer, too. Bright sun and gentle breezes help dry anything that you wash. Put a quick, clean shine on things. What is a Pressure Washer? A pressure washer is a machine that sprays out water at high volume. It can be used to remove dirt, mildew, mold, dust, grime and even chipping paint. The home pressure washer attaches to a common garden hose for … Continue reading →

When Do You Decorate for the Holidays?

This morning, as we were sitting down for a leisurely breakfast, I glanced through the dining room at the picture window in the living room. I beheld a very strange site. There were our fall decorations: a jolly scarecrow, a basket of small pumpkins, a thick wire pumpkin candle holder, a cloth in a soft fall burgundy and more. Just past the decorations, the view outside was incongruous. The scene showed a wintery wonderland of woods. Suddenly, my fall decorations looked out of place. Traditionally, we usually wait until the middle of December to begin the holiday decorating. Maybe, if … Continue reading →

The First Snowday!

The wintery flurries we experienced yesterday have overnight turned to a wintery wonderland. We have our first snow day of the season. If being anxious for Christmas wasn’t enough, my kids are about to get a huge surprise. I can hear them just beginning to stir upstairs, and in a few minutes I will hear the shouts for joy. For my daughter, as soon as she pops out of bed and sees the surprise, she will run down the stairs declaring that Christmas is here and that we must put up the tree immediately. Looking out of our windows is … Continue reading →

Using Fall Leaves as Winter Mulch

Here is a great idea for using some of those fall leaves that are falling all over your yard. By creating winter mulch out of them, you’ll protect your tender plants and bulbs, save money and feel better about having to do all of that fall leaf clean up! Winter mulch can do a lot to protect and preserve your perennials from the harsh winter that is coming up soon. Many people believe that the winter mulch acts as a blanket, protecting the bulbs and plants from the cold. While it is true that it may offer some little protection … Continue reading →

How to Build a Fire Pit

Welcome the fall and the cooler weather with a cozy fire pit. Dreams of roasting marshmallows and gathering with friends and family to enjoy the show of the fall leaves isn’t far away. And while this project may be in the advanced category when done because of fire safety issues, with careful planning it isn’t that hard to do. If you want a tamer project, you can consider purchasing a ready-made fire pit and still enjoy the ambiance. Here are some general things you should know about building a fire pit. The first thing you need to do before you … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 13th Through October 19th

Have your gone out and jumped in some leaves yet? In my household, I do most of the raking and very little of the jumping, but it is all worth it. Take a look at last week’s posts here in the home blog. October 13th Kitchen Design Styles When looking at a kitchen renovation or remodel, the choices are endless. From countertops to flooring to appliances to walls to back splashes, tile, wood, paint, stainless steel, ack. You get the picture. Each little bit that goes into the kitchen has its own set of choices, and then you have to … Continue reading →