How To Become a DIY Pro as a Mom

Becoming something of a DIY pro is a real game-changer as a homeowner. After all, it means that you can:

• Become a little more self-sufficient, tackling everything from minor repairs to renovations independently
• Put your creativity to the test and try out new things
• Save money when keeping your home looking its best

How To Make Rings And Bracelets At Home

Making your own jewellery is a great way to personalize your style. Creating your own pieces of jewellery can not only save money, but it can also give you an opportunity to design unique items that reflect your taste and personality. Crafting jewellery is a fun and creative hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Tips to Consider When Planning to Create a Children's Bedroom

When it comes to designing a bedroom for your child, there are a few things to keep in mind. You want to create a comfortable and fun space while also being stylish and age-appropriate. Here are five tips to think of when planning to create a bedroom for your children.

Creating a Space for Crafts and Building a DIY Desk

If you love to make things at home, you might find that it is beneficial to have somewhere dedicated in the home where you can do these things. This is relatively easy to put together, and yet a lot of people do not find the time and energy to really make this happen. Once you make the space for a DIY and craft desk in your home you will find that it would make a good addition to your home.

Epoxy Resin Projects You Can Do at Home

If you are looking for a creative way to spruce up your home, resin is the answer. Resin is a material that can be used to achieve a wide range of effects, from adding depth and character to furniture to making a DIY project more fun. It is an easy way to add warmth and personality to your space.

How To Complete An Amazing Bathroom Remodel

Gaining the opportunity to revamp your bathroom is a chance that can't be missed. It is a good way to  transform the aesthetics without having to spend too much time or money on the project. A bathroom revamp is far easier to manage compared with a much larger rooms like the kitchen, but it is vital to take the time to plan the remodel if you want the end result to surpass expectations. Here are some ideas on what to keep in mind if you are thinking of remodelling a bathroom.

5 Ideas To Improve Your Home

Are you looking to give your property a revamp? Improving your home can be an incredibly fun project. Renovating your home allows you to express your style and use your creative skills. Here are a few ideas to kickstart the new year.

Ways to Make The Inside and Outside of Your Home Look New

Home renovations are a great way to make your home look new and improved. But, there is more than what meets the eye to make sure your home is as beautiful as possible. There are many simple things that can be done to the inside and outside of the home to increase its appeal. Here are a few things you can do with minimal effort to improve the appearance of your house.

How to Have a Well Functioning Home

Making sure that are home is well-functioning from top to bottom is important. This will help us make the most out of all the spaces in our home and enjoy it. Here are a few ideas on how you can ensure that your home is well-functioning to meet your needs. 

Ways To Add Quality of Life and Financial Value to Your Home

If you are looking to sell your property, then you are probably looking for maximum value. A bit of investment such as a finished basement, patio, decking, or a home spa could lead to a potentially significant return on investment. These additions can not only have a financial gain but also contribute to quality of life.

Tips For Improving The Curb Appeal of Your Home

There are many reasons why people plan on improving the curb appeal of their home. Either because they have just moved in and want it to suit their own liking, or to make the home more attractive to buyers, or simply for a change. No matter the reason, there are a few simple ways the curb appeal can be improved without costing much. 

How To Keep Healthy and Warm During Winter

The winter season is a tough time for families to be healthy and warm. The cold temperatures make it hard to get out of bed in the morning or stay active during the day. It is also easy to catch a cold that can lead to a week's bed rest.

However, there are several ways you can keep your family healthy and happy through these long winter months. 

Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home's Exterior

A home's exterior is just as important as the interior. When people say that someone's home is beautiful, they often refer to both the outside and the inside. If your home's exterior doesn’t look as great right now, there are things that you can do to upgrade the looks to make it more appealing. These projects won't cost you a ton of money. Here are some easy, affordable ideas to upgrade a home's exterior.

Tips for Creating a Work-Life Balance

Juggling work, family, and social life can be challenging at times, but there are few ways we can find a balance. If you learn to prioritize, you can successfully divide your time between your job, socializing, and spending time with your kids. It is also essential to remember to schedule in self-care. Make time to do activities that make you feel better, and do not be afraid to ask for help when you need. Here are five tips for creating a perfect work-life balance.

Creating a Relaxing Environment in Your Home

Once in a while, most of us just want to escape from the regular humdrum routine and spend some time away. While we may have life setup like we've wanted, it is human nature to want to get out there and explore what else is on the horizon from time to time, or, more commonly we want to come home, relax, and take a load off, restoring ourselves as necessary.

Preparing Your Home For Sale

When it comes to selling your house, a lot of it rides on how it presents itself in pictures on the listing and when viewed. If you do not prepare your home properly, it will not be valued highly and will attract less attention, meaning you could end up waiting a while for it to sell or sell it under the price you wanted. It can be tough to know what to look out for when preparing your home but there are a few things to increase the likelihood of selling.

Creative Activities: Anime Drawing, Kawaii Crochet, Pixl Cross Stitch, Colour Mixing

During the summer we engaged in a few creative activities inspired by some books and kits. If you love amigurumi, then you will enjoy this Crochet Your Own Kawaii Animal Cuties kit. If you want to show off your creative skills on cross-stitch then Pixl People helps to make fun, personalized portraits with a needle and thread. Manga fans will enjoy learning how to draw anime figures following the Anime Art Class. Anyone that enjoys painting with Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolour will find Walter Foster’s Color Mixing Recipe books useful. 

Giving a Sleek Modern Look to our Front Door with Schlage Encode

We recently upgraded our front door hardware to make it modern, simple and functional. The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi deadbolt and the Century Trim handleset worked out well for the look we were going for. The Century trim has straight edges with a minimalistic design which makes it look sleek and elegant against the colour of the door we chose to keep.

Changing Home Trends

These days home trends are constantly and rapidly changing. For a long time neutral colours have dominated the home. Usually, modern homes are showered with wall colours such as white, beige, grey, and cream. Although it may make the home look sophisticated, it's been overdone. With many people being indoors due to the pandemic, paint colours in earth tones such as brown, orange, red and yellows have made a come back. 

Simple And Affordable Ways To Boost The Curb Appeal Of Your House

Enhancing curb appeal on a limited budget can be difficult. However, if you look closely at the exterior of each home, you will notice that ambitious projects are not always what attracts a person's attention. Small details entice them and tie everything together.