Category Archives: Quick Tips

Format Titles for Localhost

LocalhostIs your page hosted locally (localhost) or remotely (www)? Use this method for changing your page/site title automatically according to where your page/site currently resides. Great for testing! Continue reading » » » »


Quick Tip: Pre-party Freshening

iceIce, 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 » » » »


Three FREE Halloween Costume Ideas

HalloweenHere are three easy and unique Halloween ideas for all ages. You’ll get some laughs and maybe even some strange looks with these. Did I mention they are FREE? Continue reading » » » »


Remember Credit for Stock.xchng Images

sxcStandard restrictions apply and Stock.xchng user must be notified and credited when using the photo for any public work. But how do you remember? Continue reading » » » »


Quick Tip – Painting Without Glaze

paintrollerMany painting techniques require a certain amount of glaze to be mixed with your paint colors. This is especially true for faux painting techniques. But what if you’re out of glaze? The simple fix is water. Water is a great paint extender and allows you more workable time much like glaze. Don’t be fooled — water is not the same as glaze and isn’t a… Continue reading » » » »


When Having Squeaky Doors is a Good Thing

doorForeign 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 » » » »