Crown molding used to scare me. I didn't even want to attempt it, but one day I helped my dad hang it in our master bedroom. He showed me some tricks and it's taken the fear out of the process. Honestly, it's so much easier with two sets of hands, but not impossible to do by yourself! (Check out my post on How to Read a Tape Measure if you struggle with the "measure twice, cut one rule"! ;) ) So, here's the deal...When I got to the living room I was feeling more confident in my ability to ... Read More about How to Dead End Crown Molding
6 Ways to Get the BiGGEST Bang from a Small Space
It is very seldom that a home or an apartment has exactly what you want as far as space and the layout of the rooms are concerned. Add to that a growing family, and you’ll soon find space is at a premium. Our first house was around 1250 square feet and we had two kids and golden retriever when we moved, so it's not a lost cause...you can make it work!! By using your imagination when it comes to decorating, and knowing how to arrange furniture to disguise the imperfections you can have a ... Read More about 6 Ways to Get the BiGGEST Bang from a Small Space
Most Delicious crunchy Walnut Muffins That You Will LOVE
Walnut muffins with a vanilla and cinnamon flavor is a quick and easy breakfast. It's great for the holidays and is also great for your dessert table! Walnut muffins are a great addition to your morning or for a quick snack throughout the day. They are packed with great flavor and can be slightly altered to offer a completely different taste...the best recipe to have on hand, in my opinion!! Crunchy Walnut Muffins Ingredients 2 Cups self-rising flour 1 Tsp baking powder 1 ½ Cup ... Read More about Most Delicious crunchy Walnut Muffins That You Will LOVE
Best Ways to Save Money on Gardening
I have one small and EASY secret to share with you about gardening. Let me start off this post by saying that I'm not in any way, shape or form a real gardener. I have trouble remembering to water and never really know what to plant when. BUT I have learned a few tricks that have helped save me money over the past few years! ;) We have a lot of built-in planters in our backyard thanks to the previous owners of our house. This means that I have to fill multiple, large planters every ... Read More about Best Ways to Save Money on Gardening
How to Choose the Perfect Paint Finish
If you are preparing to paint something whether it be a furniture piece, wall, or entire room, you will notice that you have several paint finishes to choose from. Regardless of the color you choose, you will have to decide between a few choices... satin, eggshell, semi gloss, or flat. These choices might overwhelm you and you might be tempted to just pick something, anything, but you should know the finish you choose can greatly affect your finished product. Instead, look below at how to ... Read More about How to Choose the Perfect Paint Finish