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Friday:  John scheduled a car maintenance for this morning.  I hadn't been to do a proper stocking up grocery shop since about November.  Been in the grocery plenty of times, but I've picked up this and that, good sales items, splurge items, holiday meal prep items... not a proper stock-up.  So that was on the list for today.  We wanted to run a bag of donations from my closet clearing out to one of the thrift stores.  Trash had to go out.  I needed to pick up that prescription that had been amended. I wanted to do several other things,...

Make laundry day a breeze with these genius dollar store laundry room organization ideas that will save you time and money! Give your laundry room a makeover on a budget with these dollar store DIY laundry room ideas. From cleaning supplies organization to bin and basket organizer ideas, there are plenty of ideas for inspiration to get your laundry room organized. These storage solutions will help you organize your shelves, cabinets, counter space, linen closet, drawers and more! Whether you have a small laundry room or a large one, there are plenty of ideas to choose from that will help you...

Unfortunately, every home improvement project will cost more than you think it will and take more time than you planned. However, there are a few tricks you can use that will mitigate the overall cost. Save money on your home improvement project by shopping around for quotes, doing it yourself, and recycling materials. Shop Around for Quotes Labor costs vary widely by location. Labor costs also vary widely from contractor to contractor. Do your homework and shop around for quotes from different contractors. Telling contractors what others are quoting you will often get you a cheaper rate or a faster...

Bathrooms are often part of principal used rooms in a home. They need to be in good condition for overall hygiene. Although the process may be tiresome and involve huge tasks, it is a worthy investment to take. Many people give different excuses for this task, but the many benefits outdo these excuses. Many bathroom contractors are offering this service, and one has to be careful when selecting the best one. Below are some reasons for renovating your bathroom. Used with permission of Emily Followill Bathroom Importance People use the bathroom daily for a variety of reasons. Such includes using...

HGTVHGTV star Jasmine Roth has made over many homes on shows ranging from “Hidden Potential” to “Help, I Wrecked My House.” So what was it like for her to build her own home from the ground up? While images of Roth’s gorgeous new home in Huntington Beach, CA, have been splashed across HGTV and social media, one gritty detail that’s easily overlooked was how long it took to build: three years. Furthermore, Roth was pregnant with her first child during that time. Daughter Hazel was born in April 2020—three months before Roth and her husband, Brett Roth, were able to...