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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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Composite Decking: An Introduction For Curious Homeowners

Posted on May 4, 2017

Whether you are planning to build an entirely new deck or just give the one you have now a face-lift, the idea of composite decking is bound to come up. While many homeowners go with wood for their decking, modern innovations in composite wood types have evolved enough that composite decking is a serious contender. Yet, a lot of homeowners are still a bit unfamiliar with composite decking. If this is you, you are bound to have questions. [Read More]

Tips to Keep Family & Pets Safe from Mosquitos

Posted on April 26, 2017

Homeowners frequently use pest removal services to eliminate insect problems in their home but these same companies also have solutions for outdoor pests as well. Mosquitoes are much more than just another buzzing, annoying insect. They have the potential to expose people and animals to some dangerous diseases. Numerous government agencies work to find solutions that will control the population and reduce the risk of disease but mosquitoes are hardy creatures that continue to be problematic. [Read More]

3 Tips For Making A Home Winter-Storm Ready

Posted on November 23, 2016

Winter storms can be a big problem in parts of the US. The Midwest in particular gets hit with snow, wind, and freezing temperatures during the winter months. These storms can lead to property damage for homeowners who are not prepared. Power loss and other effects from a winter storm can also make staying at home a very uncomfortable experience after a winter storm rolls through. Here are three tips for making a home winter storm ready. [Read More]

First 4 Things To Check If Your Furnace Isn't Working Right

Posted on November 21, 2016

If your furnace is not working properly, before you call up your local furnace repair technician, here are the four things that you need to check. Oftentimes, these simple tasks are all you need to do to get your furnace working again. #1 Check The Settings On Your Furnace The first thing that you need to do if your furnace is not heating up your house is go and check the setting on your thermostat. [Read More]