One of the features I miss the most about our previous house was our koi pond. A pond is relaxing, beautiful, and adds a great place to gather with family and friends. We considered having a pond built at our new house so that we could bring our koi with us but there was not… Continue reading We Built A Koi Pond
Category: DIY
How To Fix A Worn Rug With A Sharpie
Do you have an old rug that’s seen better days? What about a rug that is worn around the edges but perfectly fine in the middle? Rugs aren’t cheap but you can fix your old worn out rug with a Sharpie and make it like new again. I recently decided to brighten up my house,… Continue reading How To Fix A Worn Rug With A Sharpie
10 DIY Compost Bin Ideas
Are you ready to compost? Do you cringe at the thought of spending a ton of money buying a fancy tumbler with wheels? Well, I do too! So I did some research to find some DIY compost bins that wouldn’t break my budget. I thought I would share them with you to save you time.… Continue reading 10 DIY Compost Bin Ideas
Which Finish Is Best For Your New Wood Fence?
You just spent a lot of money building a new wood fence so you want to protect it. But which finish is the best? You have three options that will ensure that your new wooden fence will last a long time. Depending on the look that you want to achieve, you can stain, paint or… Continue reading Which Finish Is Best For Your New Wood Fence?
How To Build A Cedar Gate
A good gate is essential to any fenced-in area. A gate that looks great too is even better! We recently fenced in an area to give our dog more room to run. You can follow my step-by-step guide to building a split rail fence. In addition to the fence, we built a cedar gate and… Continue reading How To Build A Cedar Gate
How To Build A Split Rail Fence
Easy Split Rail Fence Every time I drive by a house with a split rail fence I look for a horse running in the pasture beyond the fence. I’m never knew why I made the association between the two but apparently a split rail fence is also know as a horse fence. So I guess… Continue reading How To Build A Split Rail Fence
Christmas Potpourri
Christmas Potpourri I love this recipe for a simmering pot Christmas potpourri. It fills your house with such an amazing smell that is a perfect mix between sweet and spicy. This is a great recipe to use in your own home and with a little extra work, you can give it away as a Christmas… Continue reading Christmas Potpourri
Essential Oil Christmas Diffuser Recipes
Essential Oil Christmas Diffuser Recipes I love these essential oil Christmas diffuser recipes because I love the scent of Christmas. Fresh Christmas trees, baked sweets, cozy fireplaces, and so many wonderful smells give the holidays a special place in our memories. Whether you put these blends in your diffuser or on a DIY Diffuser Christmas… Continue reading Essential Oil Christmas Diffuser Recipes
Diffuser Christmas Ornament
Diffuser Christmas Ornament I love the smell of fresh Christmas trees. Unfortunately, I have to get that scent through my DIY diffuser ornaments. I have to admit that I have an artificial Christmas tree for several reasons. First is the cost-effectiveness of having a tree that can be used year after year. Second is the ease… Continue reading Diffuser Christmas Ornament
Propane Fireplace to Electric Fireplace
Converting Our Propane Fireplace To An Electric Fireplace I have been in a hate-hate relationship with our fireplace since we moved into this house. It wouldn’t even turn on for the first 3 years that we lived here. We could smell the propane. We could hear the clicking of the starter. But we couldn’t get… Continue reading Propane Fireplace to Electric Fireplace