Refinishing stairs is a great first DIY project for your home. It requires time and some tools, but is worth it when you see the results. Our stairs were carpeted, glued, nailed, stapled, and unfinished. Check out how we did it and answers to some common questions on refinishing stairs below. Check […]
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Looking out at our raised beds at the beginning of spring, I knew we would need an upgrade from the old rotten boards holding our garden together. Our family lives in a half-double, so raised beds in a small backyard are one of the best ways we help our plants thrive. I created a custom
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While the word sabbath is usually used for religious reasons, the concept of taking a sabbath rest is common to everyone! The word sabbath comes from the Jewish word Shabbat, meaning “to rest.” In our family, we do not follow any specific traditions for the sabbath rest other than attending Church, however, we have found
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Over the last few years, it has been difficult to find time to talk together about how we were spending our money, what we were spending our time on, changes we could make as a family, and dozens of other issues. This is not an uncommon issue, but we learned about a fairly simple solution
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This year, we decided to grow a few different types of beans and cucumbers. We just needed to determine what kind of garden trellis we wanted to use to train them. We had looked through a few options but decided this was an opportunity to learn a new skill while saving money. I saw the
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