I hope you all had a great week. Here’s what was covered this week in the Home Blog:
What are You doing for Fourth of July?
How will you and your family celebrate Independence Day? Do you take time to remember why the day is special? Maybe you display your flag and show your spirit with red, white, and blue apparel. Celebrations consist of many different events from attending parades, carnivals, and fireworks displays, to camp outs, picnics, and parties. [read more]
How about Some Dual Purpose Furniture for Outdoor Living Spaces?
I love home and garden centers and home improvement centers. I could get lost in these places all day. I like Home Depot as much as my husband does. He even shopped for one of my birthday presents there and his friends all told him he was going to be in big trouble… [read more]
Is Your Family at Risk for Formaldehyde Exposure?
You may already be aware, but many people do not know that several different types of home building materials contain allergens, air pollutants, and even toxic chemicals like formadehyde. Many newer homes, newer furnishings, and newer wall and flooring materials contain chemicals that can become irritants or do even greater harm. [read more]
Do it Yourself with Safer Building Materials and Home Products
Yesterday, the discussion was about formaldehyde and other pollutants in certain products but there are many items that can pose risks. For example, did you know that some older thermostats contain mercury? If you think about it, it makes sense, just like there’s mercury in regular thermometers. I guess I just never thought about it. If you’re replacing your thermostat, be sure to choose a digital one instead of one that contains mercury. [read more]
Overnight Guests? Use Your Camper or RV as a Guest Room
If you plan on entertaining guests over Fourth of July (or anytime really) there is no reason that you cannot transform your camper or RV into a guest-house or guest room. Of course, you don’t want guests to feel like you’re saying, “Go to your room,” but you might just find that they too will appreciate a little extra space and privacy. Of course, it depends on your guests, and you are the best person to judge the situation. [read more]
A Few Fourth of July Party Planning Tips
Holiday parties and picnics can be a lot of fun. They are even more relaxing when you’re organized and have a plan. There are a few little things you can do to help make things go smoothly. [read more]
Prepping and Painting Stained or Damaged Surfaces
A leak? Oh, no! What a mess. After you get the resultant dampness out of the way, treat to prevent mold, and repair the area where the leak occurred, you’re probably going to need to repaint. If you’ve replaced wood, drywall, or other surface materials, you can prep as usual and get down to business. [read more]