Building a DIY Wicking Raised Bed Vegetable Garden
This spring we decided to do a little spring garage cleaning in order to fund some hobbies/projects we’d been wanting long term. I sold our big, old wine fridge that we never used on Craigslist for $400 and put that money towards building a wicking, raised bed vegetable garden in our front yard. And it […]
Read MoreSprucing up boring furniture on the cheap
One of the hubbies favorite things about Christmas is that we move “his” recliner and side table next to the couch (thereby allowing him to watch tv from it) in order to make room for our tree. Yet this year, when we put the room back in its normal arrangement, what he missed most wasn’t […]
Read MoreGetting rid of brass fixtures, on the cheap
I don’t know about you guys, but personally, I *LOATHE* brass fixtures. They just scream outdated and cheap and also clash with just about everything. Unfortunately, our house was built in 1982 – a bumper year for brass, apparently. Getting rid of the brass in our house has been a slow but steady process requiring the updating […]
Read MoreHalloween Treats & Appetizers for a Boo-tiful Party
Halloween’s never really been my favorite holiday. Deciding on a costume, procuring all the stuff needed for that costume without spending a fortune, then battling the crowds at the top parties…I was over it by about age 23, I gotta admit. However, I do LOVE pumpkin carving. So this weekend, we invited our nearest and dearest […]
Read MoreHome Improvement 101: Under-Cabinet Lighting
There’s nothing that bugs me more than not being able to see what I’m doing and/or read a recipe while trying to cook in my kitchen. And yet, if you’re like most Americans who have cabinets above your countertops, you’re likely losing a lot of light in your main prep area. Ever since I’ve moved […]
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