Keeping Area Rugs in Place
on Nov 16, 2009Many of us have area rugs either on hardwood, tile or on top of carpeting.  Rugs can give dimension and color to your room. The problem sometimes is keeping your rug from moving and bunching up.  I have listed some items that can...

Getting Involved & Helping Others
on Nov 9, 2009Have you ever thought of doing something nice for someone else - whether they are less fortunate or not - but you really just don't know where to begin? Here are some ways that you can help, both big and small.Have you ever seen someone when you are...

Leftovers from Halloween
on Nov 2, 2009What do you do with leftover candy (that you don't want the kids to eat or that you don't like yourself) from Halloween or any other event? Here are some ideas of what to do with leftover candy and pumpkins.Chop up the chocolate candy or candy corn t...

No More Container Stains
on Oct 26, 2009When you have a potted plant placed on a step or a stoop outside, it can look beautiful but as soon as you remove it you can see the ugly rings that it can leave beneath on your concrete patio or deck; so then you end up having no other choice but to...

Bringing Plants Indoors - Just Got Easier
on Oct 19, 2009It's that time of the year that, depending on where you live, you may have to bring some of your plants indoors in order to save them from the effects of this cold and ever-changing weather. One way to make this transition easier is to get these inte...

Bringing "Fall" Indoors
on Oct 12, 2009What exactly does Fall mean to you, how does it make you feel? Leaves changing colors, pine cones, different smells, colors that inspire the Fall season - yellow, brown, orange. Here are some ways to enjoy this season more by bringing the outdoo...

Corner Windows - What to Do?
on Oct 5, 2009Corner windows can be a challenge so what are the best window treatments for this area or what can be done to make it more visually appealing?When windows are separated at the corner but are too close to really separate them with two separate window...

Don't Trash It - Update It!
on Sep 28, 2009Do you find sometimes that you have items in your home that over time have either become outdated or don't match your style anymore? Why get rid of them, instead take those items and update them with these simple ideas.Great frame but horrible art w...

Organizing Your CDs and DVDs
on Sep 21, 2009Although many of us have our music on iTunes or something similar, there are still many of us that have CDs in CD cases that are still looking for a home. This also is the case for those of us with many DVDs in our home.Here are some ideas to get you...

School Organization
on Sep 14, 2009As school has started in most areas, let's go into ways to make the days less frazzled for us all. Ways for your kids stay better organized:Provide them with organization tools, such as compartmentalized cubbies in their closets to let them know what...