October is Repair and Refresh the House Month
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October is Repair and Refresh the House Month

October is the month I designate to assess the condition of the house and make a long list of things to do. I cannot take credit for this idea. Years ago, a neighbor with a busy family lived in one of the most beautiful homes on the street. Yet when you went inside, you didn’t…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Happy Saturday and I hope you are enjoying the fall season. Our morning and evening weather is slightly shifting to cooler temperatures. Last weekend we went to the mountains where we had actual crisp sweater weather. The social season is starting up again here in Phoenix, and we are looking forward to entertaining again. It’s…

From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs
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From Trash to Treasure: Rescuing Adirondack Chairs

A few weeks ago, in two separate garbage piles, I found Adirondack chairs and a small table. Typically I do not look for junk furniture in someone else’s trash, but I do love a good Adirondack chair. Several new Adirondack chairs are made with a high density polyethylene and can be pricey. So when an…

Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner
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Why We Bought a Multi-purpose Steam Cleaner

For a very long time, I have wanted a multi-purpose steam cleaner. Conversations about steam cleaners did increase during the pandemic as high heat is a way to kill bacteria and viruses. Since we love our portable Little Green Bissell for cleaning upholstery, this canister steam cleaner is similar in size and convenience. Today’s post…

Upcycling and Reusing 2 wreaths to make one beautiful Fall wreath
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Upcycling and Reusing 2 wreaths to make one beautiful Fall wreath

If you read my Saturday Meanderings last week, I mention my disappointment with two wreaths I ordered online. Not only are they too small, but the quality is not to my standards. One of the challenges of ordering a product online, is that you can’t see and feel it. Photographs can be misleading, and in…