Disposing of Old Batteries?
In my area there are several places to recycle batteries. office stores (office depot & office max), electronics stores (best buy, circuit city), and our coop are all places that recycle them. check with those types of stores in your area. Ink cartridges can...
Removing Texture From a Ceiling
Safety glasses are also a good idea. Getting that stuff in your eyes would certainly be regrettable. My husband and I did the ceilings in our whole house. We covered the floors with plastic for easy clean up.
Using Recycled Containers
I reuse any containers that my local recycling center does not accept (i.e. coffee cans, wet wipe containers, spice bottles, etc.). It makes a world of difference when you need a storage container and can get it from the cabinet instead of purchasing new. I...
Decorating to Coordinate with Gray Carpet?
Sharply contrasting colors work well with gray. If you put like colors with gray youll have a room that subdues and may depress the person or people in it. Try a book about decorating feng shui. It will really enlighten a reader on understanding decorating...
Surviving Family Thanksgiving?
Just remember that no matter what happens with the extended family you and your husband are on the same team. Always communicate your feelings and dont fight about how the other feels. Try to be understanding and make a compromise if you disagree. You are sharing...
Holiday Stress?
I think buying gifts for everyone you know is crazy. when you spread yourself so thin trying to keep everyone just content you leave no one truly happy. least of all yourself. In our family we do not gift for the Christmas holiday. We share each others company...
