• How To Hang Peel and Stick Wallpaper (and why I chose it)
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    How To Hang Peel and Stick Wallpaper (and why I chose it)

    July 31, 2023 - By 

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosures here. Facebook Twitter Pinterest77 How to hang peel and stick wallpaper plus tips and reasons why you should!  Hello friends! I’m back today sharing our downstairs guest bath. I mentioned on Tuesday that I had also finished wallpapering this room too. If you missed that post, it’s the one where I painted our foyer ceiling darker. You can see it here.And all of these changes I am planning in our home is in this post here. (<<< you can also see all the other wallpaper choices I was considering for this…

  • What To Do When Your House Floods
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    What To Do When Your House Floods

    July 31, 2023 - By 

      As noted in a recent post in the Journal, homeowners undertake gut renovations or whole home remodels after natural disasters like winter storms, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and wildfires. According to Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano in a recent article for The Washington Post, “weather disasters affected 1 in 10” American homes in 2021. Between residential buildings, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure, this report from CNBC notes that hurricanes cause the second most damage compared to other types of disasters. According to CNBC, hurricanes “caused $33 billion in property damage in 2021.” Of course, heavy winds, storm surges, and subsequent…

  • Here’s How to Know When It’s Time to Wash Your Pillows
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    Here’s How to Know When It’s Time to Wash Your Pillows

    July 31, 2023 - By 

    When cleaning your bedding, including the sheets, comforter and mattress, don’t overlook your pillows. And we don’t just mean the pillowcases, either. As time goes on, your pillows accumulate, not only drool and sweat, but also bacteria, dust mites, dirt and oil from your skin and hair. That’s a lot of irritants to be putting your head and face on every night, especially since they can trigger allergic reactions in those with sensitive skin. That’s why it’s so important to know how to wash pillows the right way. When washing your pillows, you should always check the care label. While…

  • Style Scouting: Vol. 153 – In My Own Style
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    Style Scouting: Vol. 153 – In My Own Style

    July 31, 2023 - By 

    Pin on Pinterest Share on Facebook Flip on Flipboard Thanks for stopping by for this week’s Style Scouting. My Sunday post where I share the random stuff that captured my attention or inspired me that I found online. Photo: BRIE WILLIAMS; STYLING BY KATE MALPELI Can you believe this is the last weekend in July? I for one, can not. This summer has flown by. In August, I plan to create a list of some fun fall and holiday blog project and content ideas for you. Fall is my favorite season and I want to be organized and on track during the…

  • The Truth Behind the Viral “3-Hour Warning” for Gardeners
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    The Truth Behind the Viral “3-Hour Warning” for Gardeners

    July 31, 2023 - By 

    Britain is known for introducing us the best of the best — think Princess Diana, Harry Potter and fish and chips. Now we can thank the UK for bringing us a fantastic sun safety idea: the 3-hour-gardening rule. The concept is simple: don’t go out in the sun to tend to your plants during its strongest rays, which generally occurs between 11 AM and 2 PM. After British gardener Shannen Goodwin explained that the 3-hour gardening rule can offer powerful protection from sun-related health problems, the internet took note and the idea went viral. Really, though, the 3-hour rule is…

  • Revamp Your Space: 5 Modern Conservatory Refurbishment Ideas
    Home Renovation

    Revamp Your Space: 5 Modern Conservatory Refurbishment Ideas

    July 31, 2023 - By 

    A new conservatory is always an exciting prospect for homeowners looking for more living space. There is a real novelty about using a built area that was previously ‘outside’ for a range of different activities – everything from a home gym or home office to a dining room, relaxing TV room or second living room and it’s easy to see why conservatories are a popular choice with homeowners as they really are a versatile space.   However, if you had your conservatory built in the 1980s or 1990s and you haven’t done much to it since, you may have found…