by perlairish | Apr 28, 2020 | Home Improvement
Those of you with small homes have probably wished for more space. But what about the wasted space you do have, and probably hasn’t it given a second thought? Think about the various areas of the house that often go unused: awkward corners, small attics, and...
by perlairish | Jan 25, 2020 | DIY, Home Improvement
Our home possibly has the most dangerous staircase in the entire Northwest. Back in 1890, the home’s builder wasn’t one to waste valuable floor space. Rather than building a functional staircase with wide treads, a gentle climb, and landings, he went...
by perlairish | Jan 20, 2020 | Home Improvement
In today’s economy, going green is more than just an effort to save our planet it is also a way of trimming your budget. Eco-friendly home improvements do not need to be costly or time-consuming to be effective. The following simple green projects will increase...
by perlairish | Jan 1, 2020 | Finance
Most people aim for a specific age to begin retirement. A better strategy is to target a number: the number you will need to adequately fund an active retirement lifestyle. When it comes to retirement, most people have an age in mind. For many of us Social Security...
by perlairish | Nov 11, 2019 | Gardening, Landscaping
Congratulations. You’ve bought yourself a live Christmas tree that can be replanted in your yard and enjoyed for years to come. If you don’t know how to replant a Christmas tree, your tree may not survive if you just plop it into the ground. You need to...
by perlairish | Oct 23, 2019 | DIY, Home Improvement
Pretty papers are attractive, but using Christmas gift wrap once and throwing it away is not eco-friendly. Try these green alternatives to wrapping paper. Stores are filled with Christmas gift wrap paper: Shiny, pretty papers block the aisles and are stacked up at...
by perlairish | Oct 16, 2019 | DIY, Home Improvement
A Christmas twig tree is hung on a wall or door like a wreath or given as a gift. The natural decorations from the garden and woods change with the seasons. Making a twig tree can be a solo project, partner endeavor, or family adventure. While nature provides an...
by perlairish | Oct 1, 2019 | Gardening, Landscaping
A rain garden is a beautiful way to clean the water that runs from a lawn to sewers and eventually into lakes, rivers, and oceans. A rain garden consists of a depression in a lawn planted with native, deep-rooted plants. If positioned near a source of runoff, the...
by perlairish | Sep 27, 2019 | Gardening
Perennial plants in a small garden maintain order and are easy-to-care-for. A small space needs a strong design and judicious plant selection: It needs a big impact! A small garden with perennial plants will have a lasting effect and will require little maintenance....
by perlairish | Sep 25, 2019 | Gardening, Landscaping
A successful landscape for a small garden must begin with a clear plan whether it is done as a DIY project or by a landscape designer. A small garden designed by a professional will convey harmony and balance, which can also be achieved as a DIY project with a clear...
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