Home Decorating Ideas Using Pumpkins and More

In some places, fall is in the air which means it's time to make our homes cozier. You don't have to spend a lot of money and there are some fun decorating projects you can start working on.Start thinking of the warm fall colors and tones of reds, oranges, yellows, gold, greens, and browns and incorporate them into your home decor. You can use outdoor nature items or buy seasonal artificial items. You can silk and other materials to decorate.Pumpkins are sometimes a symbol of Halloween, however, for me, they represent the autumn season--my favorite season! Pumpkins are very versatile and will sit nicely in any indoor room or outdoor porch or garden. There are many things you can do with pumpkins and they last longer when they haven't been carved or opened. Pumpkin (and more) Fall Decorating Tips *You can get any size pumpkins, spray paint them white, black, gold, silver or any other colors and use stencils to decorate them.*Display different size pumpkins on your mantle … [Read more...]





How to Restore Your Outside Furniture Ready for the Summer

Summertime means you’ll probably be spending more time outdoors. You may have outdoor furniture you use each year. However, you may not know how to restore your outside furniture so it’s ready for the summer. The following guidelines can help make that outside furniture look like new. There are many types of materials used for outdoor furniture. You may have some made from plastic, wicker, teak, pine, cedar or redwood. Each material will require a different type of care.Plastic furniture may be the least expensive but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best choice. Plastic outdoor furniture can degrade over the years. It becomes weak and may not be safe after several years. If your outdoor furniture is relatively new, you can clean it with warm, soapy water. Furniture which is looking ratty can be spruced up by painting it with a spray paint specially designed to adhere to plastic.Wicker furniture can be cleaned with warm, soapy water using a mild soap. Be sure … [Read more...]





How to Get Rid of Fleas Naturally

There’s no doubt that fleas can be a HUGE pain! If you’re trying to take a safer and more natural approach to get rid of these little pests, well, then it can be a bit tricky. However, it is not impossible! :) Here are a few tips to help get rid of fleas naturally Clean and Dust. Fleas, like dust mites are attracted to fabric and dusty or damp areas. One way to stay on top of these little critters is by stripping your home as much as possible of “fabrics” – install wooden flooring, get rid of excess cushions, install blinds instead of curtains and so on.The less fabric material in your home, the easier it is to maintain its cleanliness. It also makes it that much more difficult for fleas and other bugs to lay eggs and multiply.Clean your pets thoroughly. This can be difficult to stay on top off but give your pets a good wash using a natural pet shampoo and dry them fully. Then keep your pet away from flea-infected areas for a few days to avoid … [Read more...]