The holiday season is here and I couldn't be more excited! I love seeing all the pretty lights and decorations, spending quality time with family, eating yummy food, and shopping for the perfect gifts. It truly is the best time of the year, but it can also be one of the busiest and most stressful time of the year. I'm sure y'all can relate! Between all the kids' activities, cooking, baking, … [Read more...]
Prep for the Holidays with Samsung Appliances at Best Buy
As much as I dislike the colder weather we’ve been having, it’s a reminder that the holiday season is right around the corner, which is definitely something to look forward to! I love decorating my home, shopping for gifts, and best of all, cooking and baking for my family over the holidays. The only thing that would make it even better is having a new refrigerator and range from Best Buy! I've … [Read more...]
Home Decorating Ideas For Each Season
Have you noticed the trend to change your home décor with every season? This once European, now global, trend has become popular around the world. It is fashionable to make changes to your interior design based on the upcoming holidays or even the fluctuations in temperature. These changes can be simple or more complex -- it's really up to you and your design preferences. Below you'll find ideas … [Read more...]
3 Wonderfully Simple Home Makeover Ideas
Your home is your castle -- a place where you can unwind and escape from the stresses of everyday life. Or at least retreat to the unique bond of your family. Your home is more than just a pile of wood or bricks; it is a reflection of who you are. Whether you've lived in your home for years, or just a few short months, it's important that you make it your own by updating it to match your … [Read more...]
10 Creative Ways To Make Exposed Pipes Chic In Any Room
In most homes, you don't see any exposed pipes. This is because pipes are usually added before the internal walls are built. You generally only see them in older or remodeled homes, often because it was too difficult to put them behind the walls. Alternatively, they could have been placed that way for style reasons. If you have experienced plumbing issues in the past and have been unable to … [Read more...]
Knock Twice to See What’s Inside the LG InstaView at Best Buy
Our fridge is only six years old, but we're tempted to trade it in for a new one. It's always out of ice -- seriously, how do we run out of ice first thing in the morning and not have any new ice until late in the day?! On top of that, it will randomly get really loud to the point that we can't hear the TV in the other room. It also has issues with staying cold. We've turned the freezer all the … [Read more...]
Save Time & Money with LG Front Load Laundry at Best Buy
This summer we have several house projects planned, including painting the exterior of our home, replacing our roof, and remodeling our kitchen and laundry room. I've been looking at new washers and dryers and have fallen in love with this LG Front Load Laundry set. It's not only gorgeous, it can also wash two loads at the same time! After owning a front-load washer for the past six years, … [Read more...]
5 Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips That Will Save You Money + Take the #CleanPledge
Laundry...love it or hate it? I'm probably in the minority here, but I honestly love doing it. Well, all of it except putting it away. I leave that for the hubby. There's just something so refreshing and comforting about taking clothes out of the dryer while they are still warm and then folding them. They're all nice and clean and smell amazing! While I love having clean clothes, I don't … [Read more...]
Remodeling? Save Big on Samsung Appliances at Best Buy
When we moved into our newly built home six years ago, our kitchen had builder-grade appliances installed. At first I was really excited to see that they were stainless steel, but I quickly discovered that they weren't the best quality. Pretty much ever since then I have been dying to get new appliances, but I've never really had a good reason to splurge. Now that our microwave and stove are on … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Decrease Turnover as a Landlord
As experienced landlords can attest, owning rental properties offers plenty of benefits. However, this endeavor isn’t without its fair share of challenges. Turnover can be one of the biggest financial drains on a real estate investment. Many landlords fear that once their tenants leave, that they may go for a long period of time without tenants, and risk financial uncertainty. Of course, turnover … [Read more...]