Tips When Shopping For A Dishwasher (Psst… Kenmore Rocks!)
Tips for dishwasher shopping. Plus, the top 5 dishwashers that did best in tests and reviews...
Articles for category: , Home & Garden
See What Different Tile Choices Would Look Like On Your Bathroom Or Kitchen Floors
This free online program lets you see what various tile floors would look like -- BEFORE you go to pick out your tile in the stores!
The Exterior Doors We Chose For Our Log Home
We recently picked out 7 exterior doors for our new log home. Here are the ones we selected...
Exterior Doors: Should You Buy Paint Grade Or Stain Grade Doors?
It didn't make sense to me why our decision to paint vs stain the exterior doors couldn't be made after-the-fact -- after we had installed the doors -- and why it would affect the price of the doors anyway. But after a conversation with a contractor about this, I learned that we should always say we want a stain-grade door, rather than a paint-grade door. Here's why...
Picture Frames Made From Sticks And Twigs
There are actually LOTS of different ways that you can make your own rustic photo frame... using twigs. Here are a few examples, to give you some ideas...
Should You Buy A Direct Buy Membership? Is There A Catch?
We've thought about joining the Direct Buy membership club for some time now. But I recently heard from a reputable source a whole 'nother take on DirectBuy. I found this QUITE interesting...
Washer & Dryer Details And Reviews
Of all the washers & dryers that I reviewed, including LG's and Bosch, I would seriously consider buying an LG washer and dryer, but I just like the Maytag washer & dryer combo better overall.
Non-Traditional Christmas Decorating Ideas
The holiday decorations inside our log home are pretty 'neutral' in color. For that reason, I may be displaying some colorful ornaments in bowls (like fruit!) this Christmas!
I’ve Finally Found It… Adorable Doggie Yard Art!
I've had my eye out for that perfect one-of-a-kind figurine or statue to grace the front porch of our new log home for awhile now. Since I don't want anything too 'tacky', I honestly didn't think I'd ever be able to find something cute, fun, AND classy. But I think I may have finally found it. Check out these life-size dog welcome statues!
Some Notes About The GE Stoves, Cooktops & Microwaves That We Like Best
I mostly concentrated on the products that stood out to me as the best from the get-go. In my mind, we'll probably be buying one of these microwave/convection ovens, and one of these cooktop/stoves...
