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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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5 Must-Haves For Your New Home That You Don't Even Know You Want Yet
When building a new home, decisions come at you one after another. From floor plans and lot selection to flooring and cabinet finishes, the sheer amount of decisions that you need to make when building from scratch can overwhelm an indecisive person. The more decisions you can make up front, however, the less expensive it is. Change orders and late additions can cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars later in the process.

Running Out Of Space? How To Make Room In Your Garage
Winter is coming. Do you have room in your garage for your vehicles? If you don't, it's time to make some adjustments to your storage arrangements. Using your garage for storage can make it difficult to protect your vehicles during the winter. Unfortunately, winter weather can wreak havoc on your vehicles. Here are four steps you can take to provide storage space for your belongings and parking space for your vehicles this winter.

4 Debunked Myths About Metal Roofing
If the time has come to replace your home's roof, you may be investigating all of your options, including having a metal roof installed. However, you may have heard some negative things about this material that has shed doubt on whether it is a good option for a roof. If so, the following debunked myths about metal roofing can help clear up some of these misconceptions. Myth #1:  Metal Roofing Costs Much More Than Shingles

3 Signs Of A Rodent Infestation
Rodents are one of the most common pests that can affect your household, and they can cause a great deal of structural damage while also carrying diseases which can be harmful to you and your family's health. Understanding what some of the most common signs of a rodent presence in your home are can help you spot infestations quickly so that you can contact a pest removal specialist before they can cause real problems in your home.

How To Care For Your Metal Lawn Furniture This Summer
Summer might not officially arrive for a few more weeks, but the warm weather has already arrived. Now that it has, you'll want to start enjoying your yard. You might have already set your lawn furniture out. If you have, you'll want to make sure it's well-taken care of this summer. Constant exposure to extreme heat and other environmental issues can really wreak havoc on your lawn furniture, even your metal garden furniture.

Options In Emergency Lighting During A Power Outage
When your power goes out at night, it can be a dangerous situation if you have to stumble around in the dark to find a flashlight or candle. If you've not used a flashlight in a long time, you may not even know where it is. This makes it difficult to get to your kids in a hurry when they might be afraid or roaming around the house looking for you.

Two Reasons Your Gutters Are Overflowing
Gutters are supposed to funnel water away from the home to prevent damage to the foundation and other building structures. Unfortunately, sometimes the water gets backed up and spills over the sides instead, which can lead to deteriorating siding and ruined gardens. Here are two reasons why this may be happening and how you can resolve these issues. The Gutters Are Not Pitched Correctly One reason your gutters are essentially flooding is because they're not pitched correctly.

Should You Use Granite for Your Countertops?
Granite is a common counter top material, but is it the right one for your kitchen? Consider these pros and cons.  It's a Natural, Safe Material Granite is a natural mineral material that is safe for kitchen use. There is plenty known about the durability, safety, and quality of granite countertops because they have been around for so long. You don't have as much of a guarantee with newer, synthetic counter top materials.