Author: DIY Lover

Holiday Decorating Tips for Your Home

Sarah Lampley of Sarah Lampley Blog loves decorating the inside of her home for the holidays. When it came to the exterior decorating though, she was overwhelmed. Fortunately, her neighbor is a holiday decorating pro, and volunteered to help decorate and light up their house for this holiday. Read on to find her holiday decorating tips for... The …

DIH Workshop: Tombstone Halloween Candy Holder

DIH Workshop: Tombstone Halloween Candy Holder Decorating for the holidays can be overwhelming. In order to add an easy, festive touch to your home this Halloween, a simple DIY candy holder can really bring your decor to the next level! Keep reading to see how this group of talented bloggers customized DIY candy holders to fit... The …

Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

A delicious and easy gingerbread cookie recipe for the holiday season. See how food blogger Kate Parham Kordsmeier from Root + Revel created this recipe from scratch for a delicious treat this holiday season. Gingerbread Cookie Recipe Ingredients 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tbsp. baking powder 2 eggs 1 tbsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground nutmeg... The …

Community Service With Your Child

Welcome to Plugging Into Your Kids from Direct Energy. In this series, we will share ways you can spend focused time with your children – specifically by unplugging from technology. We want to … READ MORE Community Service With Your Child The pos...

5 DIY home upgrades anyone can do in a day

(BPT) - (BPT) - Do-it-yourself home projects are sweeping the nation, and it’s easy to see why. DIY is typically budget-friendly and fulfilling to complete; simply find the right project to match your skill set and needs.To get started, here are ...

5 myths about solar panels, debunked

(BPT) - Home solar panels can drastically cut or even eliminate electricity bills, reduce a home’s carbon footprint, increase resale value, and may even help a home sell faster.The cost of rooftop solar systems has fallen dramatically in recent y...

Upgrade an Old Armoire for a Weathered Wood Herringbone Look

Check out how DIY blogger Adrienne Boswell from Chic California transformed an old TV armoire with a weathered wood herringbone pattern for her office. Upgrade an Old Armoire for a Weathered Wood Herringbone Look You probably have an old TV armoire or have seen one at a garage sale or thrift store recently. Most of today’s... The …

Laundry Room Tile Makeover with Smart Tiles

Doing laundry can be a chore. But Lexy Ward, of the blog PROPER, found a way to get excited about it. Read on to find out how Lexy gave her laundry room a tile makeover with peel and stick tiles! Laundry Room Tile Makeover with Smart Tiles After moving into our new house, we knew there would... The …

A Non-Traditional Chili Rubbed Roast Turkey Recipe with Orange

Read on for the perfect holiday recipe for this season: a non-traditional chili rubbed roast turkey recipe from food blogger Kylie Mazon from Cooking with Cocktail Rings. Non-Traditional Chili Rubbed Roast Turkey Recipe with Orange While this turkey requires a bit of prep work, by creating the rub and then letting the turkey sit for about... The …

Upping your laundry room’s wow factor

(BPT) - Doing the laundry is no longer relegated to dark, musty basements where no one cares to go. Thanks to modern technology, great design and access to innovative ideas online, laundry rooms have moved upstairs and come into their own. In fact, lau...

How to Install Peel & Stick Tiles

Adding tile to your kitchen can make your entire home feel brand new. Sarah Macklem, of The Yellow Cape Cod, found this to be true when she updated her kitchen backsplash with Smart Tiles. Check out how easy it was for Sarah to install peel & stick tiles! How to Install Peel & Stick Tiles I’ve... The …

Peel and Stick Gray Subway Tile Bathroom

Bathroom updates often get pushed to the side, but Elisha Albretsen of Pneumatic Addict decided it was finally time to give her sons’ bathroom a quick refresh. In just one weekend, Elisha was able to create a stylish and functional wall by installing Smart Tiles. Read on to see how this easy wall treatment transformed the space Peel... The …

“Upside Down” Butternut and Bacon Holiday Quiche Recipe

Find out how food blogger Kenan Hill of Kenan Hill Blog dishes on her favorite “Upside Down” Butternut + Bacon Holiday Quiche recipe, perfect for holiday brunch. “Upside Down” Butternut + Bacon Holiday Quiche Ingredients For the Crust 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour 8 tbsp. cold butter, cubed ¼ tsp. salt 6 tbsp. ice water... The …

Winter Red Sangria Recipe

Create the perfect holiday sangria from food blogger Kylie Mazon from Cooking with Cocktail Rings. Follow this simple Winter Red Sangria recipe that’s perfect for the holiday season. Winter Red Sangria Recipe Sangria is an easy drink to throw together for a party or gathering, particularly since you can make a large batch ahead of time.... The …

Holiday Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue Recipe

Get this easy, must-have holiday chocolate hazelnut fondue recipe by food blogger Dorothy Kern from Crazy for Crust. Your holiday guests will love this delicious holiday treat! Holiday Chocolate Hazelnut Fondue Recipe Fondue is something that I associate with the holiday season. Every year on New Year’s Eve we have a fondue party. We started it... The …

5 strategies to embrace a green lifestyle

(BPT) - Going green: It’s more than an idea — it’s a fundamental change you make to support the environment and reduce your carbon footprint. In making this change, you probably started with the small stuff. You turn the lights off wh...

Department 56 Village Tombstones St/6

Every Halloween Village needs a graveyard and we have the tombstones for you. The set of 6 resin tombstones range in size from 1″ to 1.5″and were designed and manufactured by Department 56.Department 56 Village Tombstones St/6^Miniature village decorations – 1 inch tall^Not for your front yard^Not for your front yard^Not for your front yard Looking …

Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe

A super yummy twist on red velvet cupcakes. Read on to get food blogger Dorothy Kernan of Crazy for Crust’s red velvet chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake recipe for your next holiday gathering! Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe One of my favorite things about the holidays is that everyone thinks about dessert. Dessert is my favorite... The …

Renter-Friendly DIY Faux Fireplace with Smart Tiles

This DIY faux fireplace is beautiful and renter friendly! Jen Woodhouse, of The House of Wood, transformed her living room by adding a fireplace. Using Smart Tiles, Jen was able to create a the perfect look in no time. Read on to find out how you can use peel and stick tiles in your home. Renter-Friendly... The …