Creating a Fun & Functional Home Studio for DIYers

Liz Stanley of Say Yes renovated her unused basement space into a multipurpose creative home studio that provides a creative workspace as well as space for her family to enjoy! This small studio is packed with easy, fun DIY projects that make this home studio as fun as it is functional. Get inspired by these stylish solutions... The …

A Backyard Playhouse: Build the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season

Michelle Cannon Smith of Iron & Twine built the perfect holiday gift for her twins this year: a backyard playhouse. Find out how she used tools from The Home Depot to make this project easy. Build the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season: A Backyard Playhouse Just like that, it’s the most wonderful time of the year! And... The …

Create a Sleek Entry Way Using Shiplap Paneling

See how DIY Blogger Mysha Bolen of Remington Avenue used shiplap paneling to transform her home’s entry way into a sleek and inviting space. Create a Sleek Entry Way Using Shiplap Paneling I LOVE shiplap paneling…but what I love even more is “easy to install shiplap paneling”! I’ve seen my way around a few shiplap... The …

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 …

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 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...

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 ...

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 …