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Our Window Replacement Experience

Our Window Replacement Experience

This post is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen but we are sharing our own opinion and experience.   When we moved into The Arched Manor back in 2019, we knew one of the first things we were going to need to focus on (besides refinishing 

Giving Homary a Test Drive

Giving Homary a Test Drive

This post is sponsored by Homary.  We have been wanting to add a few accent pieces of furniture to our basement living room without breaking the bank. When we were introduced to Homary, we knew we found a great place to find some of the 

How to Install Brick Wall – Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Install Brick Wall – Step-by-Step Instructions

Brick veneer accent walls are a popular design feature that can add warmth and character to any room in your home. Whether you’re looking to create a classic, rustic or a modern look, brick veneer can be a timeless choice. In this blog post, we’ll 

How High to Hang Upper Kitchen Cabinetry

How High to Hang Upper Kitchen Cabinetry

The height at which kitchen cabinets are hung is critical to the overall design and functionality of the space. How high to hang upper kitchen cabinetry can affect the look and feel of the room and also the accessibility.  The standard go-to height for upper 

The Best Prepared Meal Service 2023

The Best Prepared Meal Service 2023

Please prepare yourself for the Prepared Meals preparation paragraph. My ‘P’ key just broke off my keyboard… Time. That’s our most precious asset as busy adults and this year Megan and I are actively doing things to give us more time…time that we can spend 

How to Fix Drywall Holes

How to Fix Drywall Holes

There are several ways to fix drywall holes depending on the size of the damage in your wall. Today, we are going to walk you through the steps to repair and patch holes the size of a coin or larger.  Don’t be alarmed by the 

Chandeliers with Lamp Shades

Chandeliers with Lamp Shades

Chandeliers are meant to illuminate large spaces with indirect light compared to accent or task lighting, which usually only provides directional light.  In our opinion, chandeliers with lamp shades provide a beautiful, diffused look that creates an elegant, yet soft appearance.  Also, to be honest, 

Breville Air Fryer – Our Review

Breville Air Fryer – Our Review

When we say Breville air fryer, what we are really reviewing is our Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, but for the sake of time we shortened it – haha! Let’s start off by explaining what first led to us purchasing the air fryer. We 

Top Products of 2022

Top Products of 2022

Of all the products we have shared throughout 2022, these were the most popular! Here is a roundup of the 20 favorites from around the web, and another list of the top 12 products we have shared from Amazon.  We also wanted to quickly take 

The Best Rug Size for a Queen Bed

The Best Rug Size for a Queen Bed

It can be confusing when trying to find the best rug size for a queen bed. If it is too small you will barely be able to see it and if it is too big, the scale will be off and your bed will look