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You've probably heard the saying "new year, new you", but have you thought about the saying "new year, new yard"? The new year is a great time to take on new projects and to better yourself and space around you. Here are some steps for planning your new yard: Gather Some Ideas The first step to planning your new yard is to get a good idea of what you want for your space. You can do this by looking around for inspiration. Start with your friends and family; has anyone you know done any lawn makeovers recently? Was there anything specific that you liked or wanted to include in your space? You can also go online to look for inspiration. Look at websites, like Pinterest, and galleries of landscaping companies to pick ideas that you want to include in your space. It is a good idea to keep a compilation of your thoughts and photos or links to things that you may want to add. The more organized you are with this part of the process, the better off you will be when it ...

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on January 8, 2019 Paid cleaning help can be a wonderful short-cut to a clean and organized home--if the household budget can stand the cost. But what do you do if the Prize Patrol bypassed your door this year? Take a speed-cleaning lesson from the pros! Paid cleaning services are masters of the art of speedy, efficient cleaning. Watch professional cleaners at work: they don't waste time, cut corners or dawdle over the job--and they know how to clean fast, clean right.   Read More >>

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This time of year we tend to look back and realize how much has changed and how much we accomplished. We can do a lot in a year, right? But, those goals and tasks happen day-by-day. It's the daily effort where success really happens. This truth was never more evident than when our team here at Down Payment Resource (plus a few friends and partners!) recently partnered with Giveback Homes to complete an Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Brush With Kindness Day - an event that focuses on supporting Habitat homeowners with necessary repairs to their home. Gwendolyn has been a successful Habitat homeowner for more than 10 years - she moved in when her daughter was just in elementary school and now she's headed to Georgia State University to earn her nursing degree. Gwen tearfully shared how much this home meant to her and her small family. Some of her coworkers at Georgia Tech helped her build this home years ago. Her homeownership goal was achieved with the help of Habitat, sweat equ...

At DIYControls , we have been finding great products and proudly serving our customers for over 60 years! Our focus is on do-it-yourself products designed to protect you and your home and business, and to keep your entire family – including pets, children, and seniors– safe and secure in and out of the home. Exceptional Service & Support From freeze alarms, pool alarms, remote monitoring solutions and automatic shut-off valves to phone thermostats, wireless security systems, and video surveillance and more , we are your source for easy-to-use products to protect your family, home and business. And we're happy to provide free technical support for every item we sell. All of us here at DIYControls take pride in offering exceptional and friendly customer service. We know our products inside and out, and love nothing more than helping you select the most economical and valuable protection. Our Staff Picks for Holiday Gifts When it comes to the holidays, we're as particular as ...

A kitchen with white cabinets is timeless statement to make with your home design. It's clean and bright. But how do you select countertops for a white kitchen? We asked CliqStudios kitchen designer, Dyani Elkins for her insight on the role countertops have to play in a white kitchen and for a better understanding into " How do I get the best kitchen design ideas?" . What comes to mind when you hear about the discussion of how to select countertops for a white kitchen? DYANI : You would really want your client to determine if they are going for monochromatic or if the cabinets supposed to be white, so that you can then go dramatic. You're either going for real drama or monochromatic. There really isn't an in-between. Where do you begin with making your selection for countertops? DYANI : I feel like a lot of people already have a look that they are going for and that they already know what look they're going for. They usually have a pretty good sense. Sometimes...

If you purchased or were gifted a poinsettia this holiday season you may be wondering how to care for it after Christmas. Most people will keep their poinsettia until the flowers die off a few weeks into the New Year and then throw them away.  Did you know that you can actually keep your poinsettia alive all year long and force it to bloom the next Christmas? It is possible if you learn how to properly care for it. Check out these tips for poinsettia care after Christmas. Poinsettia Care after Christmas Poinsettia Care after Christmas Quick Poinsettia Care Tips: Put the poinsettia in a well-lit area away from drafts and heat vents. Water the poinsettia when the pot becomes lightweight or when the soil becomes dry to the touch, about once a week. Water the plant thoroughly in a sink, letting it drain before putting it back where it was. Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae or Spurge family. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima. Poinsettias received their name in...