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That time when we had to cut down one of our giant trees

November 24, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 6 Comments

We had a little adventure here a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty neat to watch actually, so I thought I’d share it with you! We have a lot of really big old maple trees on our property, with the four biggest ones kind of around the four corners of our house. The […]

Filed Under: DIY and Renovating

Updating Holiday Traditions and Adding New Ones!

November 17, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 103 Comments

We’re pretty big on traditions in our little family, especially during this time of year. We have some traditions that go back ten years to when Kennedy was just a little baby and we lived in a tiny one-bedroom apartment, and then lots of others that we’ve picked up along the way. It’s great to […]

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Before and After Room Makeovers Where Paint Made All the Difference!

November 16, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 8 Comments

This time of year is always perfect for looking back on all that we’ve accomplished in the past year, and in years past, and then looking forward to the new year with big hopes and plans. For many of us, especially those of us who frequent home blogs, a lot of the little plans that […]

Filed Under: DIY and Renovating, Easy-Peasy Decorating, Uncategorized

How to accomplish big things in your home and in your life when you feel like you have absolutely no free time!

November 12, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 7 Comments

We all have dreams and goals for things we’d like to find the time to do at some point in our lives, but it’s so easy to feel like we just don’t have the time. Life is busy! If you have kids at home, you might be waiting for them to get just a little […]

Filed Under: Blogging and Working from Home, Book Writing, Homekeeping Tricks and Tips, Uncategorized

Why I Never Buy Expensive Paint or Painting Supplies

October 26, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 29 Comments

  OK, maybe not never, but practically never. I feel like I’m always hearing people explaining how to tackle painting jobs the “right way” or telling us all what we “need” to get this basic job done properly. Now, I’m all for doing things the right way and putting quality workmanship into your home, but […]

Filed Under: The Magic of Paint, Uncategorized

Fall Cleaning Routine for the Bathroom

October 13, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 7 Comments

  We’ve all heard of spring cleaning, but do you get that same itch to scrub everything down and start fresh in the fall too? I know I always do and it’s the perfect time for it, really. The kids are back in school, routines are being established again, and it’s a great time to […]

Filed Under: Cleaning

The semi-secret way to get perfect-looking DIY caulking projects every time!

October 6, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 5 Comments

  Caulking at the end of a tiling or trimwork project can be an aggravating experience, can’t it? You’ve gone to all of that effort getting your renovations juuuuust right, but when it comes time for the finishing touch, you freeze. You know how a bad, wonky caulking job can just ruin everything and sometimes […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, DIY and Renovating

How to clean and maintain your dishwasher for a long and healthy life

October 5, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 7 Comments

I ran a coffee shop for about 10 years and during that time, I learned a lot about the importance of maintaining one of the hardest working appliances out there: your dishwasher. I had to pay for many (many many) expensive service and repair calls, and the one thing that we always heard, every time […]

Filed Under: Cleaning

The best free fall printables! 10 of ’em!

October 3, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 1 Comment

  Fall is the time of year to harvest, gather and enjoy! If you haven’t started getting out your autumn harvest home décor yet, now is the time to start… whether you are looking for that finishing touch, or just simply need a place to start, don’t fret – this compiled list of 10 Fabulous […]

Filed Under: Fall, Holiday and Seasonal, Uncategorized

Using the Strong Stuff to Get Out Your Toughest Stains!

October 2, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 1 Comment

        Honestly, I’m mostly pretty good with my laundry. I do one or two loads every day, I always fold it as soon as it’s done in the dryer, and I put it away neatly wherever it belongs. I even do some experimenting every once in a while and find some really […]

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