Some Like It Hot!

For some people, heat is like an addiction. The warmer they can get the better. Especially if they have just been chilled to the bone, or for some, if they just simply have gotten out of the shower. Yes they can have a heating vent in the floor blowing warm air and have their thermostat cranked up, but this is just not enough! One of the best ways to get this kind of warm, toasty heat is to install a heat lamp in the ceiling of the bathroom. Not only will it make them warm, it will also give them light. Installing a heat lamp is easy to do. With only ten simple steps and a few materials a cold bathroom can become one of the most coveted rooms in the house, so much so that a TV and recliner may be added later!  Take a look at the link below to see how to install a heat lamp in the bathroom.






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Mouse Under The House

With the cold temperatures that we've had all over the United States and with a lot of the winter months left to come, a lot of critters are looking for some place warm to curl up and take a nap and keep warm for the winter season. If there is any type of hole that they can crawl through they will do it and if the hole isn't quite big enough, then they may do more damage to make it bigger. This could lead to extra added expenses for you in having to repair the damage and possibly a costly electricity or gas bill before you find out where all of the cold air is coming from. With just a few materials and ten simple steps, you can keep unwanted animals from getting under your deck. Check out the link below to see how to do this.



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Make More Space

Everyone likes to have more space for their stuff when they have a house or an apartment. Sometimes it seems like you can never get enough space for everything to fit! With a new year just upon us, it would be a great time to make one of the DIY projects and New Year's Resolutions to create more space for your things all over your house. A good place to start would be your bedroom. You can never have enough drawers for sheets and pillow cases, blankets, or extra pillows for guests. And if you have a bathroom that joins your bedroom, then plenty of space for towels and washcloths are a must. One way to create extra storage space for something is to have a bed that serves as a dual purpose for sleeping and for storing bedding. One way to do this is to build drawers underneath the bed to free up some closet space.  With just a few simple steps and a few materials, you can create a neat nook for some extra bedding with your own personal creative flair.  Take a look at the link below to see what you can do to start your new year off right


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A Sweet Tasting Tart

Who doesn't like pecan pie? Especially pecan pie around Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are filling, personal pies that happen to be square! They are an easy to make dessert that will lend a professional look to any table. They are easy to take with you if you are taking them to a party or reception away from home. Adults and children will like them and with this recipe you will get thirty six tarts, which will feed a lot of guests with a serious sweet tooth! With just a few ingredients and simple steps you will have a dessert that will make you look good. Take a look at the link below to whip up this delicious treat. Even Santa would eat them instead of the usual cookies and milk left by the tree!


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Man's Best Friend

According the the U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics (yes, there really is a site for that!), 36.5% of households own a dog. Dogs can be a constant companion for some, a playmate for the kids, and a best friend to others. Although they are a big responsibility and an extra added expense, the benefits from owning a dog can be so rewarding in so many different ways. Once you decide you want a dog, then you have to decide what kind of dog you want or which kind will be best for you. If you are single, you may want a different kind of dog than someone might want that has a whole family that have children. Some breeds are very calm, which would make them good around children. Some are good for show dogs that require a lot of maintenance to look good and some dogs are good as guard dogs. Whatever the reason you want a dog, be sure to know all about the dog that you can and give yourself time to decide which one would be best for you. For more information, please click on the link below.



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A Mantle For All Seasons

We've all see the cozy photos of a room with the family Christmas tree with all of the gifts around it. The fireplace decorated with garland all the way across the mantle with stockings filled to the brim, Or the one of a man and woman sitting in front of a fireplace having a romantic meal with a roaring fire and candles lit all the way across the mantle for ambiance. Winter has just hit for this year and many people have fireplaces, but may not have mantles over them. There are many different types of mantles in many different types of materials. Some people like very simple, smooth, wooden mantles that may either be stained or painted. Others may like a mantle that is very thick and rustic made of hewn wood such as cedar. You might want an antique mantle with lots of ornate woodwork and carvings or even a brick mantle. Whatever your choice, a mantle can be a wonderful addition to a fireplace that you can personalize in your own way with photos, clocks, or books. The possibilities are endless and you can spice them up even more for every holiday.  Check out the link below to see how to add a mantle to your fireplace.



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Make Your Own Halloween Ghosts

It's almost Halloween and kids are preparing to be scared out of their pants from all of the props or decorations that cover yards and houses. There are several different things that will make kids and maybe even some adults scared and one of the most common is a ghost. Ghosts are such simple spirits, no pun intended, that they are easy and very inexpensive to create. You can hang them from your trees or your porch or even have them hovering around in your yard. With just a few simple materials and a great imagination, your house and yard can be a graveyard of fun! Check out the link below to see the materials you will need to make your Halloween a spooky good time!



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