Gardening Secret Heading out to do some gardening? Scrape your fingernails along a bar of soap to create a barrier that keeps dirt from getting deep under your nails. Once you’re done working, grab a nail brush and brush out the barrier as you wash your hands. Bug Bite Relief Got a bug bite … More Did you know about these EXTREMELY helpful tricks & tips for spring and summer?
Give your home a high-end look without embarking on an extensive and costly remodel. A few quick, low-cost updates can make your home appear newer, larger, and more upscale. Thanks to BHG here are a few ideas that will give your space fresh appeal with these budget-friendly ways that make it look more expensive. Paint … More Low-Cost Updates That Will Make Your Home Look Expensive
Easter egg hunts are synonymous with the Easter holiday, but there’s only so many eggs to hunt and the kids still need to run out all that sugar they have taken in from the candy in their baskets! Here are a few Easter Game ideas for the whole family that might just start a new … More What do you do after you hunt the eggs? Do you want to keep the fun going? Here are a few Easter Games for young and old alike that will kick your Easter celebration up a notch!!
A decorated evergreen tree, wreaths, and garland are captivating against an all-white backdrop. Decorating with a wire basket filled with firewood reinforces the natural coziness that oozes from this front porch. Scandinavian design inspired an inviting gabled entrance that’s emphasized with berry-studded greenery. Small evergreen trees rest in galvanized buckets on both sides of the … More Winter Doors That Welcome the Season
This Memorial and/or Independence Day try using red, white and blue in new, unexpected ways to create an American summer soiree. Consider these entertaining ideas to make your gathering both patriotic and practical. Ombre Party Linens ~ Give your plain white placemats and napkins a modern and patriotic update. Dip-dye using red- and blue-colored dye … More Whether it's a Red, White and Blue Pool Party, BBQ, or Picnic for Family.Friends or just a simple celebration for a few, there is an idea here for you from decorations, table settings, food and favors!
Store & DecorateOrganize and decorate at the same time with pretty baskets and boxes. Buy items that coordinate with your decor and meet your storage needs. Wrap It UpTurn coffee tins, soup cans, and powdered drink tubs into pretty storage containers by covering them with decorative papers. Cut the paper to size, then attach with … More Why does January always bring on organizing tips, trends and ideas? Well because it's a new year and a new start. Try these simple storage for less ideas rather than buying those expensive totes and tubs that are flooding most stores right now.
Overhead Snowflake Decorations When snow is falling, it’s as if the air itself is alive. Dangle 3-D snowflakes overhead to create a similar effect. To make a 3-D snowflake, cut out six identical designs. Fold each in half like a book; glue back sides together, repeating until all are joined. Hang flakes on loops of … More Decorating with snowflakes is a decor look you can keep all winter through not just through the Holidays…..Try a few of these "flaky" ideas.
Welcome Mat ~ Make a colorful statement at your front door with a DIY doormat. Cut 1×2 medium-density fiberboard (MDF) into fifteen 24-inch-long pieces. Spray-paint the pieces with exterior spray paint, let dry. Cut coordinating fabric strips to size, and affix to the slats with spray adhesive. Once dry, apply three coats of clear exterior … More With SPRING around the corner, try these Budget-Friendly DIY projects to get a jump start on the season!
From mantels to tablescapes, from party favors to treats, there is a black and white Halloween idea for you. Who says we have to be traditional and use orange and black, black and white is just asfestive and equally gets the point across ~ ITS HALLOWEEN! Here are a few ideas to try for your … More Who says Orange is the New Black…..Sophisticated Black and White Halloween Decor and Party Ideas without Orange!
Gingham and Pearl 