Judy White's Blog

Posted on 12/19/2021

If you’ve ever wanted a trellis but haven’t found the right one, a DIY trellis might be your best option. With inexpensive materials and a simple design, you can make a sturdy and attractive trellis for climbing plants, flowers, veggies and more. Trellises can also make an excellent structural element to your yard by separating different areas or...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 12/12/2021

How to Grow Vegetables in Any Hardiness Zone

Using the map of USDA Hardiness Zones is incredibly helpful in planning a garden. Knowing your zone means knowing what plants are recommended for growing in your area and which ones might not survive. However, no matter what zone you live in, it’s possible to grow your own fruits, vegetables and herbs indoors. Here are some tips for...

Gardening

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Posted on 12/05/2021

Illuminate Your Life With Smart Lighting Systems

Photo by Pixabay via Pexels While ordinary light fixtures can certainly do the job, they lack the fun and pizzazz of smart lighting systems. You can’t order your basic lamp to illuminate the room in a dazzling purple hue well before you even arrive home, after all. Or turn it back off after leaving the house and realizing...

Eco Friendly

Home Improvement

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Posted on 11/28/2021

Try These Eclectic Design Bedroom Ideas

Eclectic design is all about creativity and combining elements of other styles. This is one reason why it’s an easy design to implement in your own home provided that you follow some basic guidelines. No matter your interpretation of the eclectic style, whatever you come up with will be completely unique to you. This makes it an excellent...

Bedroom

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Posted on 11/21/2021

4 Living Room Renovation Ideas

There are many things to consider when planning a home renovation, from the smallest projects to complete overhauls. In particular, if you’re thinking about renovating your living room it might seem like the possibilities are endless. Depending on whether your priority is adding more space or changing up the style, here are some ideas to get you started....

Contractors

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Posted on 11/14/2021

3 Things Every Game Room Should Have

Image by THAM YUAN YUAN from Pixabay A perfect game room is a lot more than the games themselves. There are many elements that come together to enhance your experience, especially in console gaming. There are the three most important things that every game room should have: Optimized Lighting Lighting is important in any room design, but especially...

Game Room

Gaming

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Posted on 11/07/2021

Pet-Friendly Houseplant Alternatives to Monstera and Aloe

Photo by Sam Lion from Pexels Indoor plants have many benefits for humans, but can be dangerous for pets. Some of the most popular house plants can be toxic to cats and dogs. Keeping your pets healthy and safe is important, but it’s disappointing when your ideal houseplant won’t work in your home. Luckily, there are some comparable...

House Plants

Houseplants

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Posted on 10/31/2021

Mortgage vs Construction Loan: Understanding Key Differences

Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay Most homeowners have a mortgage against their house, and homebuyers who purchase existing homes usually secure a traditional mortgage before closing. When building a new house, however, you’re likely to need a construction loan before getting a home mortgage. Here’s a breakdown of each, including how they’re used in the new home building...

Construction Loan

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Posted on 10/24/2021

Modern and Contemporary: The Differences and How to Choose Which Is Right for You

In everyday language, you might reasonably swap out the word modern for contemporary. In the design world, though, the two words represent two different styles. Here is a quick overview of the similarities and differences between "modern" and "contemporary" designs. What Is Modern Design? Modern design refers to an era that has already passed us by. When the...

Contemporary

Decor

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Top 5 Features of Today’s Residential Kitchens

Photo by Max Vakhtbovych from Pexels Home designers are seeing a pretty specific dream sheet of most-desired features in contemporary kitchen design. And those features aren’t as surprising or innovative as you might think. Here’s a brief overview of today’s most popular (and useful) kitchen features. 1. A Kitchen Island For many people building a home, the dream...

Design

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Posted on 10/10/2021

What is "Subject-to" Real Estate?

Image by Ricarda Mölck from Pixabay If you've heard people talk about "subject-to" real estate, you might be curious what that means and if it would be a good investment for you. Briefly, "subject-to" real estate means you're buying the property but the loan on that property stays in the name of the existing seller. You're making your...

Buying A Home

Home Buyers

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Feed Your Garden With These 3 Types of Food Waste

Composting is well known among garden enthusiasts for providing a sustainable and rich fertilizer for plants. However, if you don’t have the time or space for a compost heap, there are still some types of food waste you can use to fertilize your garden. Hang on to these food scraps rather than throw them away and you’ll have...

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