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 ...
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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 ...
4 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
With so much to do both inside and outside your home, it can be easy to overlook your home’s curb appeal, but it has a big impact on your property as a whole. Not only does good curb appeal make your home more inviting to others, it increases the amount of time that homeowners want to be at home and can positively impact property value, too. In other words, there are plenty of reasons to spend ...