Mission Master Bathroom Part 2: Organize on a Budget & The Container Store Gift Card Giveaway

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I am so excited to show you how I was able to organize the bathroom on a budget and you can too. I did each of the organization tips that I mentioned in Mission Master Bathroom Organization Part 1. I used my bathroom inspiration and tips from Apartment Guide to help me. It was so nice having direction. Otherwise it would have been very overwhelming. When we left off I had taken everything … [Read more...]

Home Improvement DIY: A GelPro Kitchen Rug Completes The Look!

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If you are like me and spend alot of time on your feet you will be so excited to learn about GelPro! We have been updating the kitchen the last few months and it is almost complete. A few weeks ago I realized it was missing one important thing, a rug. This renovation project will not be complete until I am comfortable standing in there! As I started searching I was amazed at the variety of kitchen … [Read more...]

GreenChoice Carpet Cleaning

GreenChoice Carpet Cleaning provides various specialty care services for your home’s carpets, rugs, leather, mattresses, upholstery and air ventilation system. The unique feature of this company’s services is its commitment to using non-toxic, environmentally friendly, green products. As they clean your home, you can rest knowing the cleaning solutions are safe for your health and the health … [Read more...]

Home Improvement DIY: update ugly brass door knobs

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You know the ugly door knobs I am talking about. Even though our house was built in the 2004 it looks like it was built in the nineties. We have brass everywhere. Since we are in the middle of our home improvements I decided to update the whole house. Now that we have a new color and fresh paint up on the walls and doors the brass looks even worse. It stands out like a sore thumb. So those … [Read more...]

Home Improvement DIY: How to Lay Vinyl Tiles

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 Yes you can do it! I have seen the self adhesive flooring on the design shows. they make it look so easy. But since it is TV I really thought it could not be that easy. But when I saw the price of the materials I decided it was worth a shot. The room  that I wanted to tackle first was the bathroom. Here is the horrible linoleum that was there. It was coming up on the sides and raised … [Read more...]

Vandalism STINKS! Our Home Improvements Continue

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Well the updates continue, however this time they were not my choice. Remember when I updated our kitchen to sell it? Remember when we moved to a rental house as part of our financial plan? Well...we are back to the original house. While it was being shown we had vandalism! Someone broke in and did some serious water damage. People are so mean! So we had to come back. It was sad yet sweet. It … [Read more...]

Can Lighting Really Save You Money? #GELighting #CBias #SocialFabric

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Have you heard all the hype about Enegery Efficiency Lighting ? I have but I have been ignoring the claims that they can save you money. Why? Because they cost more out of pocket?  So this week I took a challenge. I wanted to see if a light bulb can really save me and can they really last longer? I wanted to try this out and share the results with you. We have lived in our home for 8 years. … [Read more...]

DIY Kitchen Updates in a Budget: You CAN Paint Laminate Countertops

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YES YOU CAN! I read all over the internet and heard experts saying that painting these countertops would not work. I have these ugly formica laminate counter tops that go up the way as a back splash too! UGLY! They came with the house when it was built. I discovered a kit made by the same people that did the cabinet paint kit that I used. The Rust-Oleum Countertop Transformations Kit cost over … [Read more...]

Homemade Chalk Paint (How to)

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I have been so impressed with the chalk paint projects I have seen on pinterest and on many blogs. Centsational Girl did a fabulous post about her Annie Sloan chalk paint transformation. With my bedroom furniture redo on my mind I thought that chalk paint look would be perfect. However I can not pay $39 for 1 quart plus the supplies and extras! So what do you think I did? I made my own chalk … [Read more...]

The Amazing Mat Review & Giveaway (Catch Pollen,Germs,Dirt And More at the Door))

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Get Your Floors Clean and Germ Free With The Amazing Mat! "The Amazing Mat's powerful antibacterial adhesive is proven to catch and capture dirt, dust, pollen, mold, and up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria from your shoes and traps it on the mat..." When I heard about The Amazing Mat I had to try it! My kids are both very sensitive to pollen, dust and other allergens. Allergies are a big concern … [Read more...]