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One Thing at a Time

Watch any advertisement and you will soon see, advertisers focus on one thing and promote that. It’s sound advice to keeping mind when dealing with marriage and especially with problem areas, disagreements or arguments. Too often when couples get embroiled in an argument, they forget this advice and start pulling in other incidents and troubles from the week before, the month before or the years before. This is not helpful. When you have problems in your marriage don’t try and work on them all at once. Otherwise it can seem an overwhelming task and all end up being put aside … Continue reading →

Is Your Marriage Being Overrun by Weeds?

Are there weeds in your marriage? Weeds that you really know you should do something about but which are, or have been, allowed to grow and spread? They can look attractive at first, but later turn out to be destructive. In our garden we have what I consider a pretty vine that gets amazing blue flowers. Mick’s attitude to it is very different and with good reason. When I look at the vine all I see it’s the vibrant blue of the flower. The problem is let go the vine takes over and tends to run riot, choking everything else. … Continue reading →

Problem Areas

What’s your biggest problem area when it comes to keeping your home neat and tidy? Every home has problem areas. Some have more than one, because not only do they have common problem areas but they also have those unique to their home or family. Common Inside the front door is one space that is an issue for many. Family members come in and kick off shoes, drop jackets and bags, or forget to wipe their feet. The back door area may also have similar troubles of its own. Playrooms may be problematic for some families, because they can all … Continue reading →

Reclaiming Unused Spaces: Problem Areas

Strategically placing large items, including pieces of furniture, is a great way to hide problem areas and unsightly features in your basement. Large storage units, armoires, folding screens, large paintings, and freestanding bookshelves are perfect for this purpose. Bookshelves You can line an entire wall with bookshelves to hide the unfinished surface as well as to create extra storage. Bookshelves can also be used to create a “wall” to divide a large space into smaller, separate areas. This option works great between support posts. It makes the bookshelves seem as if they are built in and it also helps camouflage … Continue reading →