June 3, 2022

It goes without saying that when you get married you marry the whole family too. No one wants overbearing in-laws, but it’s quite common to experience difficulties at some point in the relationship. Although, occasional conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s how you react to the situation that truly matters.  Get off on the

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May 31, 2022

When my husband and I upgraded to a king-sized bed this spring, one of the ensuing problems we knew we’d have to tackle was the headboard.  Our old queen-sized headboard was actually one of the first home improvement project we took on together to spruce up my then-boyfriend’s bachelor pad, but it wasn’t going to

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May 1, 2022

You love your partner dearly and you want them to be happy. When starting your journey off as man and wife (or soon to be if you’re engaged), it is imperative that you set a strong foundation. Though there are a lot of things that need to be molded into your foundation as a couple,

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April 23, 2022

With Halloween approaching in just over a week, we’re getting the house ready for trick-or-treaters with a spooky giant spider!  Here’s how to make your own giant yard spider from PVC pipe. Materials Small plywood board (approximately 1’ x 2’) 6 10’ sections of ¾” PVC pipe cut as follows: 8 4’ lengths 8 2’

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April 21, 2015

Do you ever look around your house and wonder how things got so out of hand? Bethany and I have struggled with “homemaking” since the earliest days of our marriage. Early on, it was all about trying to figure out who was doing what and splitting up chores.  But then… …kids came along and the

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June 2, 2014

If you’ve bought your first home, you are familiar with the exhilaration of being handed your first set of keys and no longer having to tiptoe or keep the kids or pets quiet so as not to disturb the neighbors who are a mere thin floor, ceiling, or wall away. You are probably also familiar

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November 27, 2013

If your furniture is putting you to sleep, here’s a quick, easy and inexpensive way to give it a facelift with paint chips. I started with a piece I already had, a Boksel Sofa Table from Ikea, but this project would work with any table or dresser with a glass or plexiglass top.  All you’ll

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September 25, 2013

Sharing space with your spouse isn’t always easy.  Good organization is key to keeping you both sane and helping your home run smoothly.  Here’s an easy way to organize your shelves.  The best part?  It will only cost you $24.99. I’ve been on a mission lately to organize my master bedroom closet.  I was sick

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August 28, 2013

Sharing a closet: one of the unexpected pleasures of a domestic partnership. While we’d all love to have custom closets designed to keep us organized and maximize our space, it’s simply not a financial reality for most couples. Here’s a look at four easy ways to improve your shared closet space that won’t break the

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January 16, 2010

There comes a time in every man’s life when he must put aside concern for his own well-being and be a warrior for his family. He must sacrifice his security and face fear in the eye in the interest of serving his wife. For me, that time arrived on a cold, melancholy Saturday afternoon in southern Illinois.

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