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Owning a home is a dream for most Americans. However, it also means you can’t rely on a landlord for home repairs. Sometimes the high cost of home repairs or a recent change in income has us screaming “my house is falling apart and I can’t afford to fix it!” When home repair costs are … Read more
I have always used to-do lists, but technology has moved towards app-based ways of using those. GQueues is one of the top task management apps, so here’s my detailed GQueues review. GQueues works extremely well as a desktop or app-based to-do list, allowing users to easily keep track of the day’s priorities. It is easy … Read more
My daughters and I love obstacle courses and to run, jump and climb, so, I wondered how to build a backyard ninja warrior course. A backyard ninja warrior course will include age-appropriate obstacles both homemade and purchased, but ideally items that can be adjusted for height & weight. Salmon ladders, quad steps, slacklines, rope tunnels … Read more
I have always loved the look of stained concrete floors. But between acid stains, water-based concrete stains, and concrete paint, there are a lot of confusing choices. So, I decided to learn how to stain interior concrete floors. How to stain an interior concrete floor: Remove baseboards Tape off the room with plastic sheets Sand … Read more
Many of us have stained concrete floors in our homes because they look amazing. But it’s not always clear how to clean them. Here are the steps on cleaning stained concrete floors with vinegar: To clean stained concrete floors with vinegar use a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and warm water. But you can use … Read more
In an older home, it’s not uncommon to see condensation in between the 2 panes of glass on some of the windows. New windows are expensive, so I wondered if it was possible to DIY double pane foggy window repair. Double pane foggy window repair can be done by drilling 2 small holes on the … Read more
I won’t lie. Every time I used to visit Mexico, I would dream of living there. But let’s also be honest, there are a lot of safety concerns about Mexico. So what are the safest places to live in Mexico? San Miguel de Allende Puerto Vallarta Playa del Carmen (and the whole Riviera Maya) Tulum … Read more
My family and I love to visit Costa Rica. While I know it’s pretty temperate all year, I’ve wondered should I avoid Costa Rica during the rainy season? No, Costa Rica is a great place to visit during the rainy season from May-November or any time of year. Most parts of the country do get … Read more
I love to cuddle and I love animals. But of course, not every animal loves to cuddle, and some animals require a lot of upkeep. So I wondered what are the best low maintenance pets that like to cuddle? The animals that are the lowest maintenance and the most likely to snuggle are: Bombay cats … Read more
As my daughters go deeper into their teen years, before I know it, they’ll be driving cars. So I wondered about the cheapest cars to insure for a teenager. Here are the cheapest cars to insure for teenage drivers: Fiat 500 – MSRP $26,565 – New Chevy Equinox – MSRP $26,300 – New Honda Civic … Read more
Every year around New Year’s eve, countless people set New Year’s resolutions. Many try but most will fail. So I wondered what are some of the best tips for keeping New Year’s Resolutions? The secret to keeping New Year’s resolutions is to set 1-3 specific small goals. Too many goals and we get overwhelmed & … Read more
I live with my family in Wimberley, Texas. And there’s a lot that I love about this place. But 2 of my kids identify as different parts of the LGBTQ community and have dealt with a lot of bullying and hate. So is Wimberley Texas tolerant? Wimberley Texas is not always tolerant of those who … Read more
My family and I love Costa Rica. But we hadn’t been in over 4 years. Once the travel ban there was lifted, we booked a trip and just returned after 10 days. Wanting to know what is it like to travel to Costa Rica right now? Here’s what we learned: Traveling to Costa Rica in … Read more
I’ve worked with a number of micromanagers over the years, and they can be incredibly frustrating to work for. Here are some of the worst micromanagement examples: Monitoring employee progress each step of the way Not communicating the big picture, ensuring employees can’t do too much on their own Not only setting the end goal … Read more