Fun Way to Paint Kids’ Rooms

If your kids want to help decorate their rooms, here is a fun way to let them get them involved. First, you’ll need to apply a fresh background coat of paint and let it dry. Next, remove furniture or cover it thoroughly with protective drop cloths. Tape off trim and anything you do not want painted, completely covering the area that is not to be painted (you can tape up some newspaper). Choose a few fun colors that will coordinate with the new design plan. Purchase quarts or pints of paint in these colors. Thin the paint by mixing equal … Continue reading

Recycling: Make Useful Household Items

What keeps us from re-using items before finally sending them off for recycling? Nothing. We can make useful household items from recyclable goods and save money at the same time. Here are some simple, useful ideas: Disposable Dishes If you’re leaving on a trip and don’t want to leave dirty dishes behind or take the time to wash up, cut the bottoms from soda bottles or other containers ahead of time and use them for disposable cereal bowls. When finished eating, rinse and toss in the recycling bin on your way out. Funnels Cut the tops off 20 oz. soda … Continue reading