I was walking around the outside of the egress well, measuring for our garden expansion, when my foot literally slipped right through the rotten timbers of our old egress! It was really unsafe and definitely needed to be replaced. My husband was busy helping my …
If you have been planning any DIY projects, you have probably noticed how high lumber costs are right now. Getting what you need has been a little tricky as well. With all that said and done, we have been planning our summer projects for over …
One of the biggest struggles anyone on a budget can have is pulling everything together when you only buy one item at a time. I know this firsthand. Plus anyone who is on a budget, knows it is really important to make every dollar count. …
Clutter stresses me out. Life can be hard for anyone, especially a type A person when the house piles up! I am definitely in that group. I have worked hard over the years to let my kids enjoy their little “treasures”, which they do, but …
It wasn’t that long ago that I stood in my yard and it was far from beautiful! However, with a small budget and the right plants it is finally beginning to take shape! I love to research plants. For me, I want to have plants …
Hydrangeas have to be one of my absolute favorite flowers! The blooms are so intricate and beautiful. Plus one of the favorite things about this plant is the long bloom season! Filling your yard with hydrangeas, depending on the variety, can give it interest in …
Spring is almost here! The sprigs of new life are beginning to come up through the ground. I tend to plant a lot of “clearance” plants in the fall, so it is always exciting to see all the new plants growing! Going from winter to …
At this point we were all in, no turning back! The old covered roof was removed and we were left with an unsightly frame. Many conversations happened to discuss what our plan would be moving forward. Initially, this project was only going to be about …
Your standing at the checkout and you feel like you stayed on budget, but the register amount keeps going up and up! I’ve been there, it is frustrating when you try to stick to a budget and you fail. The grocery store is one of …
Who knew a panda cake could be so fun to make! So I love making birthdays special for my kids and making a fun cake is a big part of that. It is something my mom always did for us and I love passing on …
It’s finally happening! I have loved our covered pergola from day 1, however, I love the shade it provides not how it looks. The roof had corrugated fiberglass panels and the fibers yellowed and trapped dirt over the years. Let’s just say, it desperately needed …
We have all been there, you pull out the tub of Christmas lights and everything is tangled. However, that is not the only struggle! I hate having extension cords laying everywhere on the ground, so I try to be as efficient with my cords as …