Caring for Rose Bushes and Keeping the Deer Away

As much as I’d like to plant pretty rose bushes and walk away, hungry deer are reminding me that there is more work to be done. Continue reading “Caring for Rose Bushes and Keeping the Deer Away” →

Simple Renovation Project: Nix the Pickets on Your Screen Porch

Everyone loves a great view. Whether you’re lucky enough to have water views or just a view of your backyard, a screen porch is a great place to enjoy the view. Continue reading “Simple Renovation Project: Nix the Pickets on Your Screen Porch” →

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Living in Your Yard

These pesky critters have lived in our yard for over 2 years and are driving me “nuts”! They planted their furry asses under our outdoor kitchen and refuse to vacate! Continue reading “How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Living in Your Yard” →

How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump

If your sump pump is older than 10 years old…the answer is NOW. If you notice your sump pump is not kicking on when the water level rises…the answer is NOW. Continue reading “How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump” →

How to Repoint Mortar on the Surface of a Retaining Wall

I am certainly no repointing or masonry expert, but after a bit of research and my own experience, I am sharing what I learned from the process. Continue reading “How to Repoint Mortar on the Surface of a Retaining Wall” →

The Best Natural Stone, Tile, and Grout Cleaner on the Market

These are some my favorite posts to write. When I find a product that really works and does what it promises to do…I get giddy 🙂 Continue reading “The Best Natural Stone, Tile, and Grout Cleaner on the Market” →

Is It Possible to Paint a Granite Surface?

Have you thought about replacing a granite countertop because you don’t love the color? Replacing a granite countertop is a pricy option, what if it were possible to paint it instead? Well, I tried it. Continue reading “Is It Possible to Paint a Granite Surface?” →

How to Clean Grout Lines by Color Sealing

The kitchen is definitely the heart of every home. More often than not, our family gathers there to chat, celebrate, eat, do homework and watch tv. Our garage is located off the kitchen, making it a high traffic area and difficult to keep clean. Continue reading “How to Clean Grout Lines by Color Sealing” →

How to Bring Wilting Hydrangeas Back to Life

Did you know you can bring wilting hydrangeas back to life? This is a trick I recently learned about large leafed flowers that have been cut, so I decided to test it out. Continue reading “How to Bring Wilting Hydrangeas Back to Life” →

Furniture Glides and Leg Protectors that Actually Work

I am feeling relieved these days knowing I have solved a big problem in our home. This post has taken nearly a year to write due to the various methods I have tried to find a solution to this issue. After several failed attempts at trying to fix this problem, I finally found a solution that meets all my requirements, which wasn’t an easy task. Continue reading “Furniture Glides and Leg Protectors that Actually Work” →

How to Clean Mirrors & Glass Like a Professional

There must be a conspiracy among professional maids to keep home owners in the dark on mirror and glass cleaning. Why is it so hard to clean mirrors and not leave streaks? Continue reading “How to Clean Mirrors & Glass Like a Professional” →

How to Clean Range Hood Filters

Today I am  going to show you a very easy way to clean your range hood filters. I am going to be honest with you, I have never cleaned any of our range hood vents…ever! They went for years collecting grease and grime and as a result, didn’t perform as well as they would have, had the filter been clean. Hmmm, maybe that’s why the smoke detector kept going off!

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