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Home Week in Review: March 17 – 23

Easter is this week, and we hope each of you has a wonderful day, however you celebrate it. For some it is a momentous, wondrous occasion, which it is for me, the day my Savior rose from the grave. For others it is a whimsical day filled with candy and fun. Others may simply enjoy a day off. Our best to everyone.

We started and ended this week talking about Easter, beginning with A Few Last Minute Easter Ideas and ending with Easter Bunny Questions. In between, we covered several other topics, from decorating to disaster relief.

The Art of the Letter

There is nothing like getting a letter from a good friend in the mail, full of the happenings from someone far away. The anticipation of walking up the driveway to the mailbox is something special.

Even More Spring Cleaning Tips

Are you ready for more spring cleaning tips? We have got you covered, from brightening up old yellowing appliances to removing water stains from wood furniture. Get started now, and with these tips, you house will be shining before you know it…

Have you seen Myles of Style?

While I like several other designers and various home shows, I prefer those that create tasteful, practical, functional, affordable rooms. I think Kim has a lot to offer in each of these areas. I plan to do a full review after watching a few episodes…

Organizing Household Donations for Taxes

Mary Ann shares her strategies for sorting, organizing, delivering, and recording donations of household items to charity…

Weathering the Weather

Our neighboring community where we do -or used to do- most of our business, was devastated by a tornado in February, mere weeks ago. The tornado was followed by the worst snowstorm in more than a decade, and now, we’re experiencing serious flooding.

Suspended Artwork

Suspended artwork is a classic look that is also a hot trend right now… take advantage of a new look that will be able to stay with your decor for years to come.

Decorating with Upholstery Nails

It used to be that upholstery nails were used for just that, upholstery. Remember the old heavy brass nails used for overstuffed leather furniture? Well, times have changed. Today upholstery nails come in all sorts of colors, sizes and designs. This fact makes it easy to use upholstery nails to decorate in Your home, Try one of the following projects…

When Disaster Strikes: How you can Help

Even those who don’t feel the full force of a disaster are generally affected by it to some degree. It’s a shocking event. Many people will simply want to help those near their homes, throughout their communities or even beyond, who have been harmed by a disaster. Unfortunately, some may not know where to start…

Part two: When Disaster Strikes: How you can Help, II

Home Improvements in a Recession

You want to make good decisions on home improvement whether or not you are actively thinking of selling your home. With limited resources and the possibility of having to sell a home quickly in a rock bottom market, making the right home improvements can really benefit you in the end…