7 Tools for Protecting Your Walls
Protect Your Walls from Cracks Before driving a nail into a plaster wall, place a small piece of tape over the spot you’re working on. This simple prep step will prevent cracking in the plaster.Patch...
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If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I grew up on a farm in South Dakota. Being a farm girl, my fall months were spent helping my mom and grandma can fruit and vegetables...
View Article6 DIY Hacks for Your Child Painter
Your little Picasso needs some tools and a creative canvas? We've got you covered.DIY Painting With Your KidsShower Curtain Liner Re-UseArty AluminumPainting with PeanutsFlip a Flip FlopDIY Finger...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
As the saying goes, "If you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." These pesky creatures are the bane of our skin's existence, but there are plenty of methods you...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of 7 Common Lawn Pests
Cute or not, you likely don't appreciate stray animals hanging out in your yard. Make them go away with these simple DIY techniques.1. DeerThe deer in your neighborhood seem to think you planted a...
View Article7 Cheap Gardening Ideas and Tips
Are your green thumbs lacking a ton of greenbacks? No problem. These inexpensive gardening hacks are just for you.Low Cost Gardening IdeasOrganize Tools in a Shoe HolderDIY KneepadsShop in the...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Bugs with 8 DIY Tips
If you're creeped out by bugs or just don't want to suffer through a swarm of insects, these simple homespun solutions should get you out of the bug bind in no time.8 Easy Ways to Get Rid of...
View ArticleHow to Clean Outdoor Furniture After a Long Winter
WickerMake sure your wicker furniture is front-porch ready for the spring and summer months. Blow-dry off the loose dirt, then clean with white vinegar and warm salt water, and apply a coat of lemon...
View Article6 Tips for Taking Care of Gardening Tools
Gardening can be messy, not to mention damaging to your shovel and other gardening tools over time. Luckily there are simple steps to keep your gardening tools clean and usable time and again.How to...
View Article8 Simple Tips to Watering Your Plants
Keeping a plant alive is not as easy as it seems. The tricks boil down to what you should water your plant with, when to water your plant, and how often you should do so.8 Simple Tips to Watering Your...
View Article8 Tips to Maintain Your Lawn
Mailbox TipKeep your outdoor mailbox from freezing shut this winter with a little cooking spray. Apply a light spritz inside the rim door and padlock to fight the frost.Guard Outdoor Light BulbsBefore...
View Article8 Tips for a No-Drip Paint Job
Keep your doorways and wall corners safe from drips!Painted Fence, Un-Painted GrassIf you’ve ever painted a fence, you know that the task can be onerous, and you can end up dripping paint all over your...
View Article6 Tips for an Easy Paint Job
Speed Up a Paint Job Quicken your interior paint jobs by mixing a quart of semigloss latex paint into a gallon of flat latex paint. The finish won’t shine more than it would with straight flat paint,...
View Article6 Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Hacks
Make your own luck by following these simple tips. Shamrock Pepper StampMaking St. Patty’s Day decorations with the kids? To fashion a stamp in the shape of a shamrock, simply cut off the bottom of a...
View Article8 Fun Hacks for a Hoppy Easter Holiday
Easy Easter Egg DyeNever, ever pay for egg dye! Simply mix a half cup of boiling water with a half teaspoon of white vinegar, and add food coloring until you get a hue you like. For a striped egg even...
View Article7 Clever Flower Vase Hacks
No need for anything fancy--try these genius hacks to make your own DIY vases and repurpose household items like eggshells and balloons to help you in your hunt for a great vase to hold your...
View Article8 Charming Second Uses for Household Items
Here are 8 DIY hacks that will breathe new life into your old things. Find a Home for ButtonsButtons that have popped off and long since lost their owners make neat decorations for a plain...
View Article6 DIY Hacks for Your Child Painter
Your little Picasso needs some tools and a creative canvas? We've got you covered.DIY Painting With Your KidsShower Curtain Liner Re-UseArty AluminumPainting with PeanutsFlip a Flip FlopDIY Finger...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
As the saying goes, "If you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." These pesky creatures are the bane of our skin's existence, but there are plenty of methods you...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of 7 Common Lawn Pests
Cute or not, you likely don't appreciate stray animals hanging out in your yard. Make them go away with these simple DIY techniques.1. DeerThe deer in your neighborhood seem to think you planted a...
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