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.
Category Archives: Household Ideas
Remodeling
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!
CONTEST GIVEAWAY: Swiffer 360 Duster
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My New Swiffer 360 Duster
I have been so busy this week! I did substitute teaching Monday through Friday plus my private tutoring that I do at home on Tuesdays and Thursdays. And then on Wednesday evenings, I teach a toddler class. I kept thinking that I really need to dust, but I didn’t want to take the time to do it.
Thanks to MS&L, I received the Swiffer 360 Duster to use in my home. I used it last night, and it made dusting go so much faster. And I was able to dust those “hard to dust” places easily, places like electronic equipment, window blinds, decorative ridges on furniture, around cords and wires, etc.
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TV Mounts
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.
Space Efficient Desktop Computers
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.
Update Bathroom With New Faucets
If you’re in the mood to update your bathroom, whether in a big way or in a small way, Delta faucets are a great way to update your bathroom in a noticeable way. Everyone notices faucets when they wash their hands, and they can’t help but notice stylish ones as they turn them on and off. (New kitchen faucets are also a great updating feature!)
A Great Night’s Sleep
I wonder what it would be like to have a sleep number bed with adjustable heights and also massage. Sure seems like a great way to get a good night’s sleep. I also like the idea of side by side adjustable beds where you can have the bed adjusted like you want it, and your spouse can do likewise. And the Electric Adjustable Mattress with relaxation massage to soothe tired muscles sounds awesome, like a wonderful way to get a great night’s sleep.
All Sorts of Fences
There are all sorts of reasons people get fences. Some people have fences for privacy, to mark off a boundary, for decorative purposes, for security of their property, or to section off a pool, hot tub or maybe even a garden area. And there are all sorts of fences. Some may want a PVC fence, or maybe a wood, aluminum, steel, wrought iron, or even a bamboo fence.
Whatever the reason or type of fence, Fence Quotes gives free quotes for residential fences.
Add a Touch of Color to Change the Look of a Room…On a Low Budget
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Are you in the mood to redecorate but don’t have the money to do it? I was a while back. By adding in a touch of color, the look of a room can be changed. In my case, it was adding “red” to our decor. Here’s how I did it:
- I decided on the color I wanted to add which was red.
- I shopped around for bargains and found several.
- At Cracker Barrel, I found a $20 red silk flower arrangement on clearance for $5.
- At Pottery Barn, I found red pillow covers half price and bought two. (We had two really nice decorative pillows that came with our sofa, but I was so tired of their floral print. We still have the nice pillows…only now they’re red.)
- Also at Pottery Barn, I found a red cranberry wreath half price and bought ribbon at a craft store to make a bow for it.
- At a Kirkland’s store in the mall, we found two small framed pictures with red flowers that were just perfect. And they were on clearance, too, for a great price.
Other stores that would be great to check out would be Target’s clearance section, Ross Stores, T. J. Maxx, Tuesday Morning, clearance items at Dillard’s or any major department store, and possibly Burlington Coat Factory’s home section.
Garden Lighting
Some of my favorite lights are the solar powered led lights that are used outside in gardens and flower beds. I wish we had more of these and plan to eventually get more. They are really great because they are practically maintenance free. Our friends have quite a few in their garden area, and the soft light is very inviting. It’s just the right amount of light to sit outside and enjoy the evening.
We Saved Money by Installing Progammable Thermostat
We paid $30 for a programmable thermostat that my husband installed. We can already see the savings! The neat thing about it is that the temperature can be lowered during the night and also when no one is home during the day. It can be programmed to come on before we wake up or before we get home. Click here to see more of my tips for saving money.