When I was growing up, if the doorbell rang then it was a typical, standard doorbell sound.  The same with our phone.  If the phone rang then it was the typical, standard ring.  Today, however, people don’t have the typical sounds anymore.  In fact, the old sounds that I grew up with are considered “retro” and are popular with some people.  Many people, however,  like  musical notification that someone is at the door or that their phone is ringing.  There’s not a “typical” doorbell or ringtone sound in today’s world.

If you’re wanting new throw pillows but don’t want to spend the money to buy new ones, then you might consider buying square pillow covers.  I found some really nice red pillow covers on sale for half price at Pottery Barn a while back.  They have a full zipper on one edge, making it easy to put them on the pillow.  It’s easy to find them online, too.  Just make sure you measure the pillow first.

Do you ever sit and wonder, “What would it be like if…”   I’m wondering what it would be like to have a separate room for a new office and have some modern furniture in there. And while I’m dreaming, wouldn’t if be nice to have a brand new computer that never crashed or had to be restarted every day, sometimes several times a day.   I think that would be really nice!

Someday, I would like to remodel our bathroom.  Our daughter has given me some great ideas!   I don’t know if we would replace the bathroom lights or not.  But it would be nice to take off all of the wall paper (there’s a lot of wall paper!) and paint/texture the walls, sand the cabinets (this would be a big job) and paint them.  I like our flooring, so that wouldn’t need to be replaced.  So…maybe someday!

Target is one of my favorite places to shop (my daughter knows that – it’s one of her favorites, too) and while I was going down the cleaning products aisle I noticed this tub ‘n tile bathroom cleaner.  What caught my attention on the label were two things:

• “Non-Toxic”
• “No Harsh Fumes”

I had been using another cleaner with such horrible fumes that I had to leave the bathroom.  One time my college-age son asked me what it was that smelled so bad.  That’s how bad it was.  The fumes made me wonder what toxic chemicals were in the cleaner.  So…I was thrilled when I saw this cleaner at Target.  We tried it and think it’s GREAT!  My husband really likes it, too, and is using it to clean a bunch of things.  It’s awesome because:

• Smells great!
• Does an awesome job of cleaning!
• We don’t have to worry about toxins!
• It’s biodegradable!
• Cleaners are plant-derived!
  

Plus…when I first bought it, it happened to have a coupon on it.  I like to use coupons and save money when I can, so I thought I’d give the product a try since it had a coupon.  Now, we’re sold on that product and want to try more Method brand products.   And guess what!  I found another Method coupon!!

Our daughter and son-in-law have done a lot of remodeling in their house and plan to put ceramic tiles in their hall bathroom for the backsplash. They got a good deal on the tiles, and they plan to install the tile themselves. Our son-in-law did an great job on the floor tile he laid when they first moved in, and no doubt they’ll do a great job installing the tile for the backsplash.   I know their bathroom will look awesome when they get everything finished.

We went to visit our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandbabies a couple of weeks ago.  They are planning to do a little remodeling in one of their bathrooms by replacing the sink, faucet, and countertop.  I don’t know if they’re using a Kohler faucet or what brand exactly, but I know it will look sharp when they finish. They always do a great job on whatever remodeling project they do!

A lot of people have been getting new TVs recently, and probably a lot are needing mounts for their new televisions.  There are different ways to set up TVs, and so it is a good idea to look online at the different mounts and stands available.  Then after looking at all the possibilities, a person can get exactly the look that they want.

I like the wide-screen computer monitors that are out these days.  They are so much better than the huge, bulky monitors that most people had ten years ago.  These desktops take up less space and utilize space effeciently.  No longer do you have to have a big desk to accommodate a computer, but with today’s desktop you can have a nice, compact desk if not much space is available.

A lot of families move during the summer if they’re planning a move.  That way the kids can complete their school year and start the next school year in their new neighborhood.  If a family uses moving companies San Francisco to move their belongings to New York, for example, they want to be assured their belongings will be taken care of.  When a move is planned, people want movers who offer high quality service at a reasonable price.  If you are planning a move, check out California New York Express Movers.  Call to get a free moving quote.