St. Patrick’s Day Ideas For Family Fun
St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday that is celebrated every year in March, but it’s not just the Irish that enjoy this festive occasion. In fact, people around the nation celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, green attire and even parties that bring family and friends together. Speaking of family, there are a number […]
A St. Patrick’s Menu That Your Guests Will Enjoy!
If you are throwing a St. Paddy’s Day celebration this year, here are a few great ideas for a menu that your guests will love, and that will make the event a little more family friendly! Traditional Fare With A Twist There are a few ways you can create appetizing nibbles for your guests while […]
Quick Tips for Interior Painting
Before you begin pick your paint colors carefully. You may love one color, but will it go well with your furnishings, carpeting, and adjoining wall areas? Choosing with care can save you a frustrating and costly re-do. Use water-based latex paint for ease in application and cleanup. Buy the correct paint for the surface you […]
Helpful Hints for Indoor & Outdoor Plants
For an environmentally safe insecticide boil five or six chopped garlic cloves in a gallon of water until soft. Add one tablespoon of biodegradable detergent and let sit for a day before spraying on plants. A spray bottle of two parts vinegar and one part water is good for getting rid of slugs on your […]
Easy Ways to Improve Curb Appeal
Walk across the street and look at your overall landscape. Are shrubs trimmed neatly? Windows and doors shouldn’t be overshadowed by overgrown bushes. Clear your entry, sidewalk, and plant beds of leaves and debris. Add a new layer of attractive mulch to all planting areas. Are there bare spots or weeds in the lawn? Your […]
Do’s & Dont’s on Watering Your Lawn
DO water every five to six days during the warm season. DO water early in the morning. DO set sprinkler water spray close to the ground, not in high arcs. DO soak the area for 30 minutes to 1 hour. DON’T water during the heat of the day (you lose ⅓ of the water to […]
Did you know? New ways to use old products
You can use steel wool to: Fill a screw hole that has become too big for the screw. Stuff the hole with steel wool and re-insert the screw. Make an instant pincushion. Stuff an old sock with steel wool and tie tightly for a pincushion that will keep pins and needles rust free. Repel kitchen […]
Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids
Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids Valentine’s Day is all about love-and not just between couples! Kids love to get in on the action, and creating fun Valentine’s crafts to share is a great way to let them have a good time and make something they can give to friends and family to show their love […]
Create A Romantic Dining Room For Valentine’s Day
With times being as tough as they are, finding the money to make a special Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart can be difficult. Whether it is your loving spouse of 20 years or the new special someone in your life, giving them a Valentine’s Day to remember without looking cheap can be made simple by […]
Creative Ways To Say “I Love You” On Valentine’s Day
Every year, Valentine’s Day serves as a celebration of love, happiness and a commitment to those that you cherish. We all know that roses and chocolates are the traditional Valentine’s Day gift, but what if there were other ways to be especially creative and still express your love? Here are a few ideas to get […]
