Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Apartment Tips and Tricks

Make the most of your apartment, big or small, with these great tips from Joanna Smith at Better Homes and Gardens. We've pulled the top three here, but check out the full post here. It's tough to maintain openness in a crowded apartment room, but choosing armless furniture helps create an airy, unfettered look, giving the illusion of more space.  "Floating" furniture makes for a great floor plan, but it leaves a wide expanse of boring sofa-back in the open. One thing apartments often have going for them is open wall space. Rework a pair of sturdy bookshelves into an attractive storage wall…Cover them with curtains that...

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

DIY Project Tips That Are Affordable

Are you trying a new project in your college apartment?  New DIY projects can be expensive, but with these tips you can make sure any new project affordable.  Make sure to recycle, shop at sales, and refurbish old pieces to create your new piece for your apartment.Choose CheaplyThe best DIYs are those which take trash and turn it into treasure. And by "trash" I mean hand-me-downs, flea market finds and ubiquitous big-box store pieces. Choosing affordable objects to makeover to begin with not only saves money, but gives you the freedom to take chances, change your mind, and mess up. If it doesn't work out the way you planned,...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Cancer Fundraiser in Carlsbad

Lou Chanove of Carlsbad was diagnosed with a rare form of Eye Cancer at a young age.  His parents have been trying to raise awareness for the disease ever since.  The Stand Up Paddle Board event will start at 10am this Saturday.  Keep reading to learn more about the event below.Soon after Lou Chanove’s 19-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare type of eye cancer in October, he and his family decided to raise awareness of the disease and help find a cure by organizing a fundraiser to benefit choroidal melanoma research. After experiencing blurred vision and problems with balance, Hunter, known as Vegas by friends and family, was...

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Kitchen Scraps to Plants

Did you know that you can grow plants from kitchen scraps?  Take those leftover onions or parsley and use to grow more right in your own home.  Anyone can do this easy task, and it can save you money in the long run.  Keep reading to learn how! Kitchen Scraps & Growing Plants I love composting all the kitchen scraps I can but when I fill up my compost bin or run low on some vegetables in the garden using kitchen scraps to grow plants is a great activity. I love using kitchen scraps to start new plants as a fun gardening activity with my son, everyday we check and see how the plants are progressing. It’s a great way...

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