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The Well-Stocked Toolbox

If you perform your own home repair or do it yourself (DIY) projects then a well-stocked toolbox is a must. The nice thing about having a toolbox is that you can build it up as needed, depending on your level of skill and the size and types of projects you do. Whether you simply want to hang a few pictures or whether you want to rewire some cable, having the right tools always makes the job easier. Here is a guide to the basic tools you should have. Make sure that you don’t purchase cheap tools, or you will pay … Continue reading →

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe

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My husband and I have assembled many things over the years. Few of them are fun to put together, but we’re used to doing it. We are usually pretty good at it and end up with a sturdy product. My daughter loves the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe. No matter where she is, if there’s a Cozy Coupe nearby, she has to be driving it, so it was only natural that we would add one to her arsenal of toys. In honor of the Cozy Coupe’s 30th anniversary a number of Coupe models have been restyled and reissued. The Princess Cozy … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on a Bathroom Renovation

It is a great time right now to renovate your home. The cost of building materials are down, and many contractors are lowering their labor charges in order to get work. You can save even more money when you do your projects yourself. Of course, getting your materials cheaply and making smart choices that save more money is even better. Imagine being able to completely renovate a bathroom for a few hundred dollars instead of a few thousand? We are currently updating our downstairs half bathroom, doing all of the work ourself. It won’t be done as quickly as if … Continue reading →

Clever Ideas Around the Home & Yard

Sometimes you have a problem around your home that can be fixed with just a little bit of ingenuity. How many times have we lived with an issue or paid for an expensive solution while wishing for something better? Well, most families are pretty smart and creative about coming up with great ideas. For example, in a previous blog I posted about How I heard that you could use your solar pathway lights for indoor lighting in the case of losing power. There is a magazine that we get called Living The Country Life. (livingthecountrylife.com). It is a magazine devoted … Continue reading →

Putting in A New Front Walk

This weekend we took on the project of repairing our front walk. It was made up of 18-inch square flagstone that acted as stepping stones from the long driveway to the front porch of the house. It traveled straight for most of the walk and then turned in to the left to the house. We had a few issues with the walk. The first was the fact that the stepping stones had shifted out of place, and some of them even started to rise and tip in places. This was a hazard, and more than one person in our family … Continue reading →

Hiring a Handyman

Lately we have been contemplating hiring a handyman to help us with some of the many projects around and outside our home. These are projects that are tough to prioritize into our project list for a couple of reasons. They are either of a non-emergency nature, they aren’t enjoyable to do and therefore get put off, they were started but not finished, or they just aren’t on my husband’s list to do, even though I would like to have them done. If you are thinking of hiring a handyman or handywoman to get some of your projects done, you should … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: June 23 – 29

Another week has gone by and since many of us stay so busy during the summer, it’s easy to miss an article here or there. No worries. They’re right here for your convenience (see other weeks in review for past articles). The Well-Stocked Toolbox How well is your toolbox stocked? Check out Mary Ann’s tips on which tools are important for home improvement enthusiasts. After reading this blog, if you want to know what additional items should go into your toolbox, check back soon. Your Yard: Stuff to do Outside Just sitting outside enjoying a nice breeze can be a … Continue reading →