Posts by christine

Simplify the meal-prep process with our list of smart and affordable kitchen gadgets.

My children love giving out Gifts to their Friends on Valentines Day and most schools have some kind of Valentines Day Card Exchange which can be fun! One of the things I’ve noticed though is that with all the Allergies in Schools, depending on your child’s classroom it can be hard to find a treat…

When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets. In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather and can cause thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (PDF). The pipes most at risk are those…

Our grandmothers (and mothers, depending on your age!) grew up in a time when money and resources were scarce. That scarcity forced people to really make the most of the few things they had at their disposal. Our foremothers were as creative and savvy as they come, and they always found a way to repurpose…

Best Exterior Paints From Consumer Reports’ Tests How to make your paint job count? With a pick that will keep your home looking good for the better part of a decade. Exterior paints have improved dramatically in recent years. As a group, they’re more durable and less prone to cracking and fading. Read More >

Granite, Stainless Steel and Breakfast Bars Are the Crème de la Crème of Kitchen Trends. Thirty-five percent of millennials who own a home or are likely to purchase a home in the next few years said the kitchen is the most important room when it comes to the house hunt, according to a nationwide survey…

For the Greenest Yard, Leave the Leaves Behind! Even if you mastered the mower this summer and maintained a lush, manicured lawn all season, fall comes with a new set of challenges. Blowing or raking leaves throughout the season can leave you feeling less like an accomplished weekend yard warrior and more like Sisyphus with…

Hurricane Florence dumped a lot of water on the Carolinas. Their lives upended by water, residents are now faced with mucking out their homes, tearing out saturated drywall, and trying to recover as many keepsakes and family treasures as possible. Saving your valuables can be a race against the clock because mold can form within…

Create a one-of-a-kind painted mural to enliven any room. This stunning watercolor wall is a great alternative to expensive art. Wall-filling canvases are definitely trending, but when you make your own art, everything is custom. Better still, when your incredible homemade artwork is DIY, you can decide which colors best complement your home and blend…

Win and woo your next-door friends with a little neighborly know-how. If you want good neighbors, you’ll first have to become one yourself. Master these seven techniques, and even you (yes, you!) can win the approval of your entire neighborhood… Read More >