Moving Day Tips for an Organized Moving Day
Imagine: Trying to relax in your new home, boxes piled in every single room. Sound familiar? Here’s some moving day tips for a stress-free, organized move.
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The loss of my dog, my best friend, my Roxy Ann
About the loss of my dog, Roxy Ann. Many of you may know Roxy from the DIY photos posted throughout the site. Sadly, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in her leg, and within a few weeks she passed away.
Kitchen Renovation Part 6: Backsplash Tile
I spent my WHOLE 3-day MLK weekend tiling my kitchen backsplash! I’ve had the tile since October of last year, so I was so excited to actually take it out of the box and get it on the wall!
Dolce Vita Laminate Countertop Installation – What Went Wrong
After a long [and slightly painful] process, my dolce vita laminate countertop has been chosen, ordered, installed, removed, reordered, reinstalled, and is now perfect!
Shiny New Gutters
Oh, to be a home owner. The most insignificant things just thrill me. Who would have ever thought I’d be so excited about GUTTERS? Not I. But I am, because I didn’t have them on the back of my house. Now they are shiny and new and beautiful. I’m pumped!
Little-Known Reasons to Consider Replacement Windows
If you’re considering replacing your windows, you may be wondering what the process is like and if it’s really beneficial to do so. How many years do windows last anyway? In this article I’ll cover all of the basics plus touch on some little known reasons as to WHY you may consider replacement windows that may make you a bit more excited about calling a contractor. The first step is to call a few local window companies to get some quotes on vinyl replacement windows. I like to get quotes from at least 3 different companies so I have some numbers to compare. Check out my project planning worksheets to see how I lay this all out. Each window company will come to your home…