A perfect hard boiled egg. Great for salads, deviled eggs, breakfast, protein source and more. Whatever use you have for hard boiled eggs, it is so easy to make them so they turn out perfectly every time. No green ring — no rubbery white — no stubborn shell that refuses to come off — everything […]
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Stellar Staircases – The Reality
For weeks, I had been collecting inspiration pictures for redoing our basement stairs. What I finally pictured was a beautiful staircase with gorgeous dark stained treads, gleaming white risers and lilting teal blue stenciled designs. Then reality happened. We started with this lovely carpet covering each stair. Classic Seventies. Original. Chosen by the previous owner. […]
How to make old art new again
How to make old art new again. And make it coordinate with new room colors. And do it quickly, easily and at almost no cost. That was the challenge in our dining room makeover. I found this picture at a garage sale a few years ago. Someone was selling off the almost new contents of […]
How to determine where to place a chair rail
A chair rail adds interest and polish to any room, bringing instant character and definition. The term may have originated from the Shakers who used rails with pegs to hang chairs so floors could be easily swept. Many people think they are intended to protect the wall from backs of chairs that were pushed […]
8 things to know about how to remove wall paper
The first house we owned was a three story Victorian. The second and current house is a two story Seventies Special. What do they have in common? Wallpaper. Although wallpaper is a trend that comes and goes, it is still a classic solution for rough walls or providing an accent. What goes up, must eventually […]
How to Make a Christmas Garland in Six Easy Steps
Garlands are so versatile for Christmas decorating! They can lay across a flat surface, like a mantel, hang from a railing, swoop around door frames, window or mirrors — and more. The best part is: Garlands don’t have to be disassembled for storage. Next year, open the storage container and there is a glorious ready […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!