Month: April 2018

Maximizing Your Small Patio

It can be difficult to style a small patio. Clarissa of My Wifestyles was inspired by this year’s Patio Style Challenge to make the most of her small patio using mix and match pieces to fit her space. Check out some tips below for maximizing your small patio! Mix and Match As renters of our... The …

Sprucing Up Your Spring Patio

Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor space. For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Yuni Min of Love Your Abode maximized her patio area by shifting around her current dining set to make room for a comfortable seating set. Check out her styling tips as she adds seating, pops of color, and greenery... The …

Outdoor Entertaining from Day to Night

Get the most use out of your patio by creating an area that can be enjoyed both day and night. See how Ashley Hill of The Jeep Girls styled her patio for outdoor entertaining for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Outdoor Entertaining from Day to Night Our favorite aspect of living in Chicago is summer because... The …

Rejuvenating Your Unused Patio Space

It can be easy to overlook your outdoor space in colder months. For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Diana of Diana Elizabeth was inspired to transform her unused patio space into the perfect area for working, relaxing, or entertaining. Follow along her style journey to find out how to easily create a multi-functional outdoor space of... The …

Small Laundry Room Makeover

As a mom of three, Meghan Dyal, of Ahoy Native, knew her small laundry room just wasn’t cutting it. After a few years of not having anywhere to fold clothes or store items, she knew it was time to give her laundry room the update it needed. Read on to see 5 tips Meghan recommends to... The …

Hard water proves hard on your wallet

(BPT) - Hard water, which contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, can be found in nearly 90 percent of American homes. These minerals cause scaling, a buildup that clogs waterlines and plumbing forcing appliances to work harder and operate less ...

DIY tips for homeowner tile installation

(BPT) - A bathroom remodel is on the agenda for 31 percent of homeowners in 2018, according to a survey by Lightstream, a national online lending division of SunTrust Bank. Those remodeling efforts can take many forms, but arguably the most dramatic an...

Spring Cleaning: A Laundry Room Makeover

Jen Woodhouse of House of Wood surprises her parents with a beautiful laundry room makeover just in time for Spring! See what products went into re-creating his parent’s space below. Spring Cleaning: A Laundry Room Makeover Spring is officially here which means it’s Spring cleaning time! What better room to get started in, than in the... The …

Creating a Relaxing Pool Patio Retreat

Janet Coon of Shabbyfufu was inspired by this year’s Patio Style Challenge to upgrade her pool patio area to an outdoor space fit for spa-like relaxation. Check out her pool patio transformation, including styling tips to create a patio retreat of your own. Creating A Relaxing Pool Patio Retreat When you live in Miami the... The …

5 tips to create a personalized shed

(BPT) - The backyard. It’s your oasis. Your happy place. Your second living room. It’s the place to go not only for “me” time — but quality time with friends and family.This National Barbecue Month, the Hearth, Patio &...

Primitives By Kathy Box Sign, 8 x 15-Inch, Wash Brush Floss

CAREFULLY BUY ONLY FROM AMAZON or trusted Amazon partners to guarantee authentic Primitives By Kathy gifts and decor with premium quality printing, stitching, and fabrics. In 1997, Kathy made her first “primitive candle box” by hand, taking care into each detail from the sanded edges to the type of ribbon tied on the wire handles, each …

How to Create a Poolside Patio Lounge

For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, April Erhard of April GoLightly was inspired to create a poolside patio lounge to make the most of her outdoor space. Check out her style journey, including easy step by step instructions for painting a concrete patio area. How to Create a Poolside Patio Lounge Over the past several... The …

How to Start Your Sprinkler System for Spring

Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Start Your Sprinkler System for Spring Th...