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: House
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?
Declutter Your Bathroom
I’m so excited that you have decided to declutter your bathroom! Although bathrooms are the smallest room in the house, they seem to collect the most stuff. I am blessed to have a pretty large bathroom with lots of storage. However, I actually think that having a lot of room for storage gives you unnecessary… Continue reading Declutter Your Bathroom
A Simple Life Equals A Happy Life
Does this sound like a simple life? Imagine this scenario: Stephanie gets out of bed in the morning, trips over a pile of clothes on the floor and stubs her toe, is late for her appointment because she can’t find her car keys, and goes to bed that evening depressed because her house is a… Continue reading A Simple Life Equals A Happy Life
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