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Turning Houses Into Homes: A Home and Garden Blog

Welcome to my blog. My name is Stephanie, and I absolutely love home and gardening projects. Looking for tips on organization? Want to redecorate your living room on a budget? Interesting in landscaping or gardening tips? If you've answered "yes" to any of those questions, my blog is right up your alley. In this space, I'm going to provide ideas, tutorials, and more, and everything is going to be written with the ultimate goal of turning your house (or apartment) into a home. Grab a cup of coffee, look around, and explore these posts. I hope that they inspire your next project.

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Choose A Patio Heater That Offers These Things
Carefully assessing a number of different patio heaters will help to ensure that you buy the right one for your needs. While you'll need to decide what type of heater you want — for example, a free-standing model versus one that mounts overhead — you should also take stock of what features are available in each model. Your patio heater is something that you may use several times a week during months that are cool, so it's important to buy a product with features that you'll appreciate.

Crucial Rooftop Tent Features For Winter Camping
If you're a camping enthusiast, you don't need to give up on this activity once autumn ends. Instead of packing your gear away until spring, you can continue to take camping outings. Winter camping can be a lot of fun, especially if you plan to enjoy activities such as snowshoeing, skiing, and ice fishing during your trips. Many people who camp during the winter do so with a tent mounted to the rooftop of their vehicle.

Sometimes, The Reason Your Water Heater Isn't Heating Is Simple
If you turn on the hot water or jump in the shower, only for cold water to come out, your first thought may be that the hot water heater is broken. Sometimes, this is the case. Hot water heaters don't last forever, after all. But other times, the reason you don't have hot water is so much simpler than that. Here are a few "simple" reasons to look into before you call for water heater repairs or replacement.

3 Signs You Have A Mice Infestation That Requires Professional Mice Extermination Services
Some of the most annoying rodents to deal with at home are mice. These little creatures have two incisors that help them chew things, including vital documents and expensive items. You shouldn't allow mice to infest your home or business premises. Unfortunately, it isn't easy to see a mouse once they enter the premises because they like moving around at night and are stealthy. Besides, they reproduce fast and often cause significant damage within a short time.

5 Steps To Prepare For Your Garage Reorganization
Do you want to reclaim your garage from all the stored stuff that's ended up in it over the years? Many people find that their garage isn't as useful as it could be due to the sheer volume of things that take up space inside. Organizing this space can help you get all that precious square footage back in use. But before you roll open the overhead door and start hauling boxes, take these steps to prepare for this monumental task.

Residential Awning Fabricators: Outdoor Spaces 2.0
If you're looking to transform an outdoor living space you need to provide protection from the elements. Residential awning fabricators can provide shade, protection from the elements, and style in ways that you just can't get from big-box retailers. Here are some of the most innovative residential awning fabricator styles to consider when redesigning an outdoor space. Smart Tech Residential awning fabricators aren't luddites, they are hip to the fact that home tech is now one of the biggest drivers of home remodeling projects.

Window Treatment Insight For The Right Select And Maintenance
Your home's windows are an important part of your home's interior. They allow in light and provide you with a view of the outside world while protecting you from weather and extreme temperatures. To keep your home windows managed appropriately with sunlight and privacy, window treatments are an important amendment you should make to their interior. But there are many options to choose from with window treatments based on their appearance and functionality, so here are some selection and maintenance tips for your home's window treatments to keep them working well and kept clean.

5 Reasons To Buy Bamboo Sheets
If you've been meaning to buy extra sheet sets or if you've been wanting to upgrade your current sheets, you may be beginning to look at all of your options. There are so many sheets to choose from, but not all sheets are created equal. If you're looking for a quality sheet that offers many benefits, you may want to buy bamboo bed sheets. Here are some of the reasons to buy bamboo sheets:

Why You Should Purchase A Grandfather Clock For Your Home
If you are looking to make a great investment for your home, you may want to consider buying a grandfather clock. Many homeowners never really think about buying grandfather clocks; after all, nowadays, buying a clock might not even be the first thing on your mind, since you might usually use your smartphone and other electronic devices to check the time. However, you might want to give the idea of buying a grandfather clock some thought for these reasons and more.

What Masonry Repair Can Do For Your Brick Home
Bricks are a long-valued building material. Indeed, the National Association of Home Builders conducted a study that showed 34 percent of respondents ranked brick as their top choice for home exteriors. Of course, the value comes from a brick exterior that's well-maintained. Masonry repair involves the upkeep, maintenance, and repair of the bricks and attendant materials related to the structure. If you have brick on your home's exterior, you might benefit from masonry repair.