There are many varieties of the popular hydrangea plant, all with unique climate needs. Even though it's possible to grow hydrangeas outdoors in different climates, growing them indoors allows you to enjoy this colorful shrub anywhere you live. Here are some basic care tips for growing hydrangeas inside your home: Container Choice One key advantage to growing hydrangeas...

When climate-controlled air escapes or gaps allow non-climate-controlled air inside, heating and cooling system are forced to work overtime. Although frugal people often calculate the cost benefits of replacement windows to reduce energy loss, entry and secondary doors also have a significant effect. A poorly insulated door with even small gaps around the casing can create ongoing drafts....

Finding water damage in your home is never a pleasant experience. However, finding it is the first step to solving the problem. Mold forms quickly, so it's important to act as soon as possible. Here's what to do if you find water damage in your home: Unplug If you discover water damage, turn off and unplug any nearby...

Photo by Ashkan Forouzani on Unsplash Diamond art has become a popular trend in arts and crafts. Created through a combination of beading and needlework diamond art involves placing tiny, colorful stone pieces onto a patterned canvas in order to create a sparkling finished product. If you are looking for a new craft to try, then diamond art...

For some pet owners, hanging plants in baskets is not always enough to keep animals safe from eating them. Trailing plants such as epipremnum aureum and philodendron are beautiful and easy to care for, but toxic to cats and dogs if their vines hang down to nibbling height. Luckily, there are options for non-toxic trailing plants you can...

Buying a home in another state can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to begin your search. How do you know where you want to live if you’ve never been there before? Luckily, there are some excellent ways you can make the process easier through careful research. Here are the main things you’ll want to research...

Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Finding the right home builder can be an overwhelming task. Even if you’ve narrowed down a list of top choices, it's difficult to know if you’re making the right choice. No matter how much research you do on your own, some of the most important information is what you can get by...

There are many steps that go into “finishing” an unfinished basement. One of the biggest challenges is renovating the basement walls in order to create a living space. Whether you hire a contractor or do the work yourself, there are some key things to consider in your process. Here are some expert tips for finishing your basement walls....

Clutter can accumulate in even the cleanest homes. While clutter does not bother everyone, it can lead to stress for those who want to live in a cleaner space. If you’re looking to conquer the clutter in your home, we’ve put together some tips to help you get started. Organize Your Mail For many, mail is the number...

From cozy nooks inside your home to bedrooms that are quaint and quiet, small spaces may feel difficult to decorate — but they don't have to be. In fact, there are endless possibilities for adding decor to these tiny spots in your home. Here are a few tips to help you get started decorating those smaller areas: Use...

Evenings in the backyard are always more cozy with a fire pit. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your yard with a fire pit of your own, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to build one. One of the easiest ways is by building a ring out of retaining wall blocks. We’ll go over...

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