It's a fact that most people who buy a home will end up buying either a larger or a smaller one depending on the changes going on in their lives. Thankfully, there are ways to make your home an attractive purchase to buyers, even in an economy where home sales are much harder to achieve. …
There is nothing that compares to living in a place that is your own. A place you can call home and come back to at the end of every stressful day. If and when you do get one, it will be your most valued possession. But it does involve a lot of responsibilities like fixing…
If you are a DIY fanatic, you know how fun it is to create new and fun things using things around you. Some of the things that are perfect for crafting are the glue gun, cork tiles, push pins, paint, and fabric. One of the most convenient and effective yet inexpensive tools for DIYs is…
Already have a baby humidifier or do you want to invest in one? You might want to learn how to clean humidifiers before purchasing as they can be a potential bacteria breeding ground. If you are looking to have a clean humidifier, this is for you. One of the issues with humidifiers is that while…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: As the new school year begins, I want to get my home ready for the onslaught of books, papers and childhood artwork. Since we homeschool, we even need to keep teacher's supplies and a white board for lessons. But whether your children go to school…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: One of my favorite ways to save money is to find new uses for old junk. Sometimes I find things by the side of the road, sometimes people give it to me, sometimes I have just don't use it anymore, and I look for a…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: I have talked before about using empty picture frames for things besides putting picture in them. I love them so much I am back with some more fun ideas! I can't stop trying new ways to use my frames. They are affordable and easy to…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: It can get expensive to buy lights that are made for outdoors. But with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can light up your evenings in style for very little money. If you have a porch area where you can sit and relax, then soft lighting…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Months ago, I saw Myra's post for DIY Hurricane Vases, and I fell in love with them. What a great way to take some simple dollar-store or thrift-store items and give them new life. When I needed a decorative item for my mantel…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Knobs. Something so small but they can make a big impact on a room. A knob or drawer pull can determine if the room is contemporary, traditional, or in my case, wacky! I love to use odd things as knobs. Why not? Life is…