I Need A Vacation!

It is that time of year again. Time to plan your beach vacation! And despite all of the times you have gone to the beach, you will always forget something, so it is essential to make a list of everything you will need. Each person’s list will vary somewhat, but there are a few things on the main list that everyone will use. Make it a fun family night of sitting down and sharing each list with everyone, that way it might jog your memory of something else you should include. Also, besides the list of what to take with you, you should also make a list of last minute things you should do before leaving your house, such as arming your security system, having the post office to hold all of your mail, and making sure that someone you know and trust knows where you are going, the route you’ll be taking, and has your contact information. Also, make sure you have made your reservations to the hotel you will be staying at and it doesn’t always hurt to confirm them before you get there. With all of these preparations taken care of, the day you leave should be less of a hassle.  To get a more complete list of things you need to take with you, check out the link below.

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Time To Bar-B-Que!

With the warmer temperatures on the way, not only is it time for DIY projects around the house, but it's also time to Bar-B-Q! Maybe you have a family get together at your house or you are going to Bar-B-Que at your child's school function. Whatever the reason is, you need to get prepared. Being the grill master is no job to be taken lightly and once you have the title, if your food is good, you usually keep it! The kids have asked for Bar-B-Que chicken this time and although it's not hard to cook, it does take longer than grilling burgers. And if it is still just a little cool out or raining, that is fine, because this chicken recipe is baked in the oven. Take a look at the link below to see how easy it is to whip up this meal. With four easy steps and a few items from the grocery store, you'll be Bar-B-Qing in no time...don't forget the chicken!



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Making Spring Repairs To Your Stoop

The wild winds of winter are gone with the snow and ice and what is left may be a mess. Moisture in the wood surfaces and any cement or brick surfaces will freeze and make cracks appear and eventually chunks of material break off of your house, which will interfere with the integrity of your home. This could cause air to be able to get in or more moisture which will create more damage and even possibly mold. It will cause a decrease in the value of your home and will make it less attractive. Now that spring is here, you can start making the much needed repairs and make your house look great. With some basic materials and six easy steps you will have it done. Check out the link below for directions how to repair it.



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Think You Can Can Fruit? Yes You Can!

Summer is only a few months away. Time to start thinking and planning what types of snacks you would like to put back for those cold winter months or maybe if you are a zombie fighting, post apocalyptic survivalist type who just wants to be prepared for anything! Whatever the case may be, you can have delicious fruit to tide you over during those times. With just a few items and seven easy steps, you will be able to enjoy fruits such as peaches, pears, strawberries, blueberries, and more. Preserve them to just eat right out of the jar or to use for cobblers or pie fillings. Take a look at the link below to see how to can your own fruits. You will be a hit with your family and friends during the cold winter months or a hit in your survivalist camp with your Dutch oven cobbler baked over your campfire!



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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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