Which Type of Pool is Right for your Home?

When it comes to picking the right type of pool for your home, many factors come into play, with budget being a big one. Continue reading “Which Type of Pool is Right for your Home?” →

Building a Swimming Pool (Step 4) – Spraying the Gunite

It has been several weeks since any work was done on our pool, and fear of the hole caving in has been a real threat with all the rain we had in April. Continue reading “Building a Swimming Pool (Step 4) – Spraying the Gunite” →

Mother’s Day “Silver Teapot Flower Arrangement” Step by Step Guide

Looking for new ways to repurpose what you already own? Pull out those old pieces of silver from the cabinets, give them a quick polish and put them to use by giving mom a special gift she will always remember. Continue reading “Mother’s Day “Silver Teapot Flower Arrangement” Step by Step Guide” →

Building a Swimming Pool (Step 2) – Laying Gravel and Framing the Spa

Welcome back to our swimming pool and spa build. A lot was accomplished in week 2 of our project. Continue reading “Building a Swimming Pool (Step 2) – Laying Gravel and Framing the Spa” →

Why a Weeping Cherry Tree No Longer Weeps or Only Partially Weeps

A couple years ago, I wrote a blog post about our experience with pruning two weeping cherry trees. I’m back to give you an update. Continue reading “Why a Weeping Cherry Tree No Longer Weeps or Only Partially Weeps” →

Before Taking “the Plunge” to Build a Swimming Pool, Ask Yourselves these Questions

Deciding to build a pool in our yard was a big decision and one we spent a lot of time thinking through. Continue reading “Before Taking “the Plunge” to Build a Swimming Pool, Ask Yourselves these Questions” →

Hitting Rock During Inground Pool Construction – What are the Options?

Yup! It happened to us, we hit rock during our pool excavation, what are the options to remedy this sucky situation?
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20 Things to do at Home with Extra Time on Our Hands

Here I am writing a post about things to do at home when bored, something I never thought about writing until recently. Then again I never thought our country would completely shut down…but that also happened…. Continue reading “20 Things to do at Home with Extra Time on Our Hands” →

No Better Time than Now to Get Our Bodies Fit and in Shape

While we all struggle with self quarantine, social distancing, and lack of a regular schedule, we can use this time to make a positive impact on ourselves as well as others.

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Favorite Shows to Binge Watch During a Pandemic

During these unprecedented times of self quarantine and social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, we find ourselves stuck in the house not knowing when life will return to normal. Continue reading “Favorite Shows to Binge Watch During a Pandemic” →

Happy Haute Home Wins “Home Improvement Blog of the Year 2020”

For the second year in a row…Happy Haute Home has won the title of  “Home Improvement Blog of the Year”! Continue reading “Happy Haute Home Wins “Home Improvement Blog of the Year 2020”” →