Ice, vanilla, lemon juice and baking soda… an important quick tip to remember before your guests arrive for your holiday gathering or any other event. Plus, a quick bonus tip! Continue reading » » » »

Live in a rental space? This Super Simple Decor idea is perfect for renters who are typically not allowed to make major adjustments to their living space. Chair rails are a simple way of adding to the look of any room. Not just for dining rooms, libraries, home offices, bedrooms and even bathrooms can benefit from the addition of a chair rail. Even in an apartment, smaller wooden rails can be attached to… Continue reading » » » »

Foreign noises can be alarming, and normally, the first thing we set out to do is to remove the offending noise or the noisemaker itself. Squeaky doors fit into this category and many of us have a home equipped and at the ready with solutions like WD-40. But is there a positive side to having squeaky doors? The answer to that question is… Continue reading » » » »

…without the fancy dryer? This new dryer, the Kenmore HE5 Steam Dryer, uses water and heat to get rid of wrinkles and odors. Price paid: $1,050. Let’s say you don’t have a thousand bucks to toss into a new steam dryer, but still would like the option of a quick machine refreshing for your clothes. While many of us would love to have each new and… Continue reading » » » »

Every room deserves a little bling… a little shine. This Super Simple Decor idea provides just the sparkle any space can benefit from. Ka-Jinker is a quick-click attachment tool and embellishment system found in craft and hobby stores.Jems come in both shiny and matte finishes. A pack of 15 Jems is around $3 US. Add jeweled designs to your… Continue reading » » » »

Here’s a quick and easy tip for filling in small holes in the walls. Even the tiniest drill bit, tack, nail or Hercules Hook will leave a hole in the wall visible enough to be an eyesore and large enough to warrant repair. Spackling is the first line of defense against holes left behind. Spackling is inexpensive (a $4 tub can last for ages) and easy to find, even at… Continue reading » » » »