I know I don't have to tell you that the price of everything is going up. You've noticed, right? Running and maintaining a home has always come with costs, but these days, those costs are getting higher and higher. Unfortunately, most of our salaries are staying the same, so if you're like me, you're looking for ways to cut costs around your home. Let me share a few smart ways you can do ...
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Tips for Storm-Proofing Your Home
It's hurricane season, and we live just close enough to the Gulf Coast to get concerned when the tropics get active. After all, while the world watched New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the "landmass" I live in was without power and water for months in some places, including the area where we live. (And, no, we will NEVER forget being called a "landmass.") So, when the weather ...
8 Creative Ways To Use Concrete In Your Home
Concrete isn’t just for parking lots and sidewalks. It can also have a place in your home and in a lot more ways than most people realize. When you think of concrete, you might envision it as gray and dull, but it can actually be a very beautiful and versatile material. You can stain it and print it to mimic various types of natural stone at a fraction of the price. It can also be easily formed ...
5 Easy Ways to Elevate Your Home-Cooked Dishes
Cooking fresh, delicious meals for friends and family is one of the ways we can show them how much we love them. It takes time and thought to prepare food that nourishes the body and the soul, right? It's an act of service to prepare even the simplest of meals, but when you take the time to elevate them just a bit? It makes mealtime all the more meaninful. But how do you do it? Here are five ...