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Wall Paint Colors Every Couple Can Agree On
One lesson I’ve learned over my many years of marriage, other than that my wife is always right, is how to pick somewhat neutral, yet not totally boring paint colors we can both live with. Look, on most accounts, the woman gets what she wants ’cause when mama ain’t happy, ain’t no one happy. But when it comes to the color of our home’s walls, I exert an opinion a bit more because I have to live with them too…every.darn.day. So if you find yourself bumping heads with your spouse or partner on which color to paint the walls, this list is for you. And if you still can’t agree,…
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Spring Home Maintenance Projects To Tackle Before June
After a long, harsh winter, finally, Spring is here! It’s time to go outdoors and tackle my home maintenance projects and then maybe go for a hike or camping. The comfortable spring weather pumps me up. It allows me to do all the outdoor chores from organizing the garage to preparing the garden before June so that I can enjoy and relax in the long, lazy summer coming ahead. I am ready to get my hands dirty this Spring season and I am sure many are ready too. Here are a few maintenance projects I like to complete before summer arrives to ensure that my home remains in excellent condition…
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Why Getting Your Kids Outside & Off The Screen Is Good For You Too
As a young boy, I was always excited to run outside my home whenever I get time. For me, childhood is meant to be long hours of play, tattered toys, sweat, and dirty clothes. Even my parents, teachers and grandparents also told me that playing outside was ‘good for my health.’ Playing with kids was so much fun for me. Kick the can, baseball, riding bikes, and many more outdoor games made my day enjoyable. But today, the super-fast digital lifestyle has robbed away childhood. The kids don’t play outside anymore. They are stuck in their mobile world. This makes me sad sometimes. Even parents have become overprotective of their…
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5 Outdoor Sports That Are Best When It’s Freakishly Cold Outside
I love being outdoors, no matter what the season. If winter is tough, then I am tough too! I like to try my hand at adventurous activities and embrace the chills that the cold season brings with it. If you are wondering what fun activities you can do during this season, then let me tell you there are plenty of doors open. My choices for winter adventure are pretty broad – from skiing and snowboarding to ice fishing and wildlife. I enjoy it all. Here are the top 5 winter outdoor sports that I like to participate in. Skiing Skiing is my no. 1 sports activity for winter and I…
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Bringing the Outside In When It’s Too Chilly To Be Outdoors
When the air gets colder, and the snow starts falling, the last thing I want to do is leave my house. The chilly days even make an outdoorsy man like me home bound within no time. No doubt snow storms are terrible and during that time staying at home is delightful and relaxing. But to be honest, if it is more than two days, I start missing fresh air and other natural delights. However, being stuck inside my house during winters doesn’t mean that my days have to be tedious. I love to utilize my time doing something creative and productive. I am sure many people like me love to…
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10 Ways to Make Your Yard Look Awesome
If you’re like me, you put a lot of effort into taking care of your house. And, for a lot of us, we’ve pictured the perfect lawn and landscaping inside our heads, but the reality we look at outside our door doesn’t match that vision at all. Well, if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and spend a couple of weekends cleaning up your lawn, you can make it look awesome without spending tons of cash. Don’t despair. Here are a few ways to make your yard look awesome: 1. Plant Some New Stuff: Plants make your yard look full of life. Buy new flower pots and put them…
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What to Bring on a Hike
Heading out for a single or multi-day hiking trip and wondering what to pack and what to leave? Packing for a hike is tricky because half your brain will tell you all the items you don’t want to be stuck without, while the other half reminds you that you don’t want to pack so much you weigh yourself down – after all, you’ll be carrying all these items on your back! So be smart. Use common sense. Check out my list of essentials below and pack accordingly. Oh – and check with your doctor…this is not medical advice, just some tips to consider. Before You Start Packing Before you even…
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7 High Return Home Makeover Projects that Typically Cost Under $1,000
Those who are on a budget know how difficult it is to renovate your home while not spending way too much money. Regardless of what we do, the costs always seem to add up – and we end up paying a lot for projects that barely seem to show any differences. Still, you can actually come up with a project with a high return – even if you are stuck with a budget of $1,000. By making the right choices, you can turn an aging room in an updated, new-looking one inexpensively. 1. Re-Tiling, New Paint, and New Kitchen Hardware The costs to renovate an entire kitchen can go well…
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How to Plan Any Fishing Trip
Fishing is one of the best outdoor activities, whether with friends and family or alone to get some solid me-time. Make it a part of a camping trip, extra activity on vacation or as a standalone excursion. To make sure you have a successful outing, take time to evaluate where you want to go, what you should bring and what to rent once you get there. Where To Go Fishing The first question is always, where should we go fishing? For a quick trip you want the closest river, lake or reservoir, but that isn’t always the best choice. If you want to have a memorable experience in state, read…
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How to Prepare for Any Home Improvement Project
So, you’ve decide to start your next home improvement project. The time is right, and your home is in need of a big change. However, you can’t just decide that you want to renovate; you need to prepare for it as well. Failure to do so will only lead to extra expenses and hassles – all of which can be easily avoided when you think about everything ahead of time. Here are a few things that you might want to add on your to-do list before diving into your renovation project. Decide On The Project What is it exactly that you want to fix or change in your house? Do…
