Four years ago my hubby and I made the decision to purchase an older home that we had fallen in-love with. This old home is very spacious and has a lot of charm...but, it needs a lot of work! One of the issues we are currently having with the home is old plumbing...I bet that plumbing is 30 to 40 … [Read more...] about Dealing with Plumbing Problems in Old Homes
Home Improvement Products and Tips
5 Important Tips on How to Hire a Great Locksmith
Two years ago my husband and I took a 3 week trip up to the beautiful state of Massachusetts to house-sit for a family member who was traveling overseas. Although we were there to house-sit for my auntie, we decided to turn it into a long vacation. Well, one evening we went out to dinner and to … [Read more...] about 5 Important Tips on How to Hire a Great Locksmith
Vampire Tools Personalized Pliers
Today I would like to introduce you to the company called Vampire Professional Tools, a division of Hashi Link, Inc. This hi-tech company distributes a line of pliers called VamPLIERS. Because I am not an expert with tools, I am enlisting the help of my husband with this review. The VamPLIERS are … [Read more...] about Vampire Tools Personalized Pliers
Easy DIY Projects For The Kitchen
I have lived in my house for 16 years now and we have done some updating over the years. One year we replaced the floor in the kitchen and hall way. The next one was new carpets in the bedrooms and living area. We also tiled the bathroom and laundry room floors and replaced appliances along the way. … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Projects For The Kitchen
All Natural Beeswax Furniture Polish
I love the look of wood and in the winter with all of the dry air, it can really do a number on the wood. I have wood everywhere in my home besides furniture pieces. I also have cherrywood blinds, wooden kitchen cabinets, and even wood floors. I love it. But, caring for some of the pieces can be a … [Read more...] about All Natural Beeswax Furniture Polish
We are Getting Ready for Cold Weather
We get a little spoiled here in the west when it comes to cold weather. That is not to say it doesn't get cold; we just don't get temps below the 20's normally. The cold here is very wet and it certainly goes right through you. One of the things that does hamper us a bit is the garage. Obviously … [Read more...] about We are Getting Ready for Cold Weather
Electrical Contractor Services
About 6 months ago I told you all about my sister Crystal and how she moved up to Ontario Canada to take on a new job. Well, not only did she move and get that new job, she has now started up her own new business in Mississauga! Next month the construction will begin on the new 4 story building … [Read more...] about Electrical Contractor Services
No Slip Shower Mats and Tub Mats
For the past 7 months I have been blogging about all of our home remodeling projects over at the house that we will be moving into...well guess what? Move-in date is now less than 3 weeks away! One of our projects over at the house was a new 3/4 bathroom and my husband built it from the ground up! … [Read more...] about No Slip Shower Mats and Tub Mats