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Why Should We Improve Our Dining Rooms?

Many people have dining rooms in their house even if it's part of their kitchen. It is one of the most important rooms to be featured in the sale of a home due to how often homeowners socially interact in the space that can be found at the heart of any family's get-together. Dining rooms are not just for eating with the family however, as they are often also used for hosting food parties, having game nights, or interacting with our friends and family. This particular room is special because we can bond over the simplest things with our friends and family while we enjoy our meals. After all, food makes us very happy, and we want to express that happiness in the dining room also!

Some Tips to Improve our Dining…

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Other than your home and work, there's no place you spend more time than in your car. Every morning, afternoon and maybe even on weekends, your car serves as your own personal space while driving where you need to go. For a spot that many are in for hours a day, people seem to shy away from DIYing some improvements.

DIY Felt Air Freshener

Sometimes cars carry a unique smell. A forgotten bit of food, an overturned latte, or sweaty gym clothes can cause your auto not to be the best-smelling spot for your morning commute. Instead of buying one of those boring Christmas tree air fresheners, make your own and spice up your interior. 

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Felt
  • Scissors
  • String
  • Hot Glue or a needle + thread 
  • Your favourite essential oil

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Let's face it - by the time lunch rolls around, you're exhausted and eat the first thing you can get your hands on, whether it's healthy or not. Prepping and planning your meals ahead of time is not only affordable, but can help organize your diet and keep your meals tasty and fresh!

Thai Coconut Yellow Curry Chicken & Rice

Ingredients : 

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper.
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger.
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped.
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned.
  • 8 oz green beans, ends trimmed and cut into roughly 2 inch long pieces.
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced.
  • 1 15 ounce can lite coconut milk.
  • 1 tablespoon medium yellow curry…

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While each home is unique, there are a few renovation projects that homeowners could benefit from. In fact, these are a few simple and easy projects that typically can be completed over the course of a weekend and that can add value and desirability to the home.

Replace The Front Door

Curb appeal is a big category that the front door falls in. Replacing an older door that lacks style or that is plagued with signs of wear and tear can improve both property value and curb appeal. Many homeowners who have basic tools and some do-it-yourself experience with other projects will be able to replace the front door without extra help needed from a contractor. If replacement is something you'd like to avoid, try a fresh coat of paint. You can look at these…

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Besides your kitchen, the restrooms in your home probably get the most use. Not only is it nice to step into a clean, modern bathroom, but also giving this room a makeover will increase the value of your home and see a return when it’s time to sell. Below are five ideas to brighten up your morning routine and make you feel like you’re stepping into a spa.

1. Refinish Your Tub

After a while, every white bathtub starts to get a little dingy. Hiring a professional to refinish your tub could cost you upward of $300. Don’t spend the big bucks when you can do it yourself. You can purchase a refinishing kit for around $30 at any hardware store.

2. Install His And Her Showerheads

If your shower is large enough, then install custom his and her…

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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 10% of air leaks out of the average house through the windows. Also, Energy Star estimated homeowners could save an annual 7-15% on their energy bills by replacing their own windows with more efficient models.

If you live in an old home, it might not be possible to replace all of the windows in your home. But there are still come inexpensive ways to insulate your windows.

Apply Rubber Weather Sealing

You'll be able to find some inexpensive strips of rubber weather sealing that is self adhesive at your local hardware store. You can cut a long strip down to fit your window and then peel it off and stick it to the frame in order to close gaps and keep out drafts. This is a cheap solution, but it can be…

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Get out the soaking bucket and scraping tool, wallpaper is coming back into style. Wallpaper is going to help you accomplish a fashionable living space faster and easier than you could have imagined. It's time to get with the trends, and give your home a quick and easy facelift!

A World Of Design With Wallpaper

With many patterns and styles available, suddenly your home's imperfections can easily be hidden. You can give the small room in your home a facelift with a wallpaper pattern with vertical stripes, instantly making the room feel larger. Or you can suddenly have the accent wall you've always dreamed of but have been to afraid to commit to, creating a focal point behind the bed in your master bedroom, or behind the sofa in the living room. Or…

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In order to keep your home decor looking fresh and up to date, it’s important to pay attention to the trends as they shift and change. 

Planning to redecorate this year? Consider these trends to pay attention to.

Getting Personal

Social media has made a big bang in 2013, and it is following into 2014. People are able to share their interests through pictures and inspire others with DIY ideas.

Printstagram turns your Instagram pictures into prints for frames, posters, calendars, and more.

Hang these pictures of family and friends or even scenery on the walls. Postcards or letters you may have collected and saved over the years will also add a personal touch. 

If you're looking for more pop culture rather than personal, an amazing website…

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Ingredients:

  • Empty milk or orange juice cardboard container
  • Graham Crackers
  • Marshmallows
  • M&M's, gummy bears, mints/life savors,
  • Twizzlers/candy canes
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Cutting Knife
  • Icing/Frosting
  • Sprinkles
  • Styrofoam Plate

Instructions:

  1. Wash out your empty milk or orange juice container and place on styrofoam plate.
  2. Hot glue the opening closed, this will be used as the roof.
  3. To measure how many graham crackers you need, lay onto container. Remember to have enough pieces for four walls and a roof.
  4. Use a marker to note where to cut. Have an adult use a cutting knife to take off excessive pieces.
  5. Once all pieces are…

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Not only do fall weekends leave you with a little more indoor time, which means it’s time to get ready for colder weather. So put some extra love into your home by creating a cozy hideaway that your family can retreat to once it becomes too chilly, or rent it out to a potential buyer.

Whether your lowest level needs a facelift or is completely unfinished, now is the perfect time to make a game plan and get started on remodeling your basement.

Step 1 – Obtain A Permit

Before you can just slap up insulation and drywall, you need to make sure your basement is even fit to dwell in. Check with your city to ensure there aren’t any permits you need to obtain and that the space is up to code. If you don’t do it right, then this update could haunt you…

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