10 Grow Lights That Will Trick Your Indoor Plants Into Thinking They're Outside

Gardening professionals share their top picks to help extend your growing season.

Grow lights are an excellent solution for indoor plants that are lacking sufficient natural light, or when it's too cold for plants to remain outdoors. They offer the opportunity to create an indoor oasis, since you're no longer limited by how many plants you can fit by your window, and can even help kickstart the growing season by allowing you to start seeds indoors.

In addition to providing essential care for your plants, indoor grow lights offer a bonus for your home: ambiance. Adding these types of lights to your home can help create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere in any room. "They come in a variety of styles, including portable lights, LED strips, desk lamps, and projectors, and can be set to a wide range of colors and brightness levels," says Robert Silver, a seasoned master gardener. Many of today's indoor grow lights can be controlled through smartphone apps or voice commands, making it easy to customize your lighting to suit your plant's needs, he says. READ FULL ARTICLE - CLICK HERE

9 Pet-Friendly Couches That Let You Say "Hop Up" Instead of "Get Down"

These long-lasting couches, made with durable materials, are comfortable and practical for humans and their pets.

Once you bring a pet into your life, your priorities shift. You can still take a spontaneous vacation, but you’ll need to ensure they’re cared for before heading to the airport. You can work longer hours at work, but if you have a dog, they’ll need a walker. When you decide its time to upgrade your furniture, you think about your pet first, too. You're mindful of the fabrics and colors you choose—just in case your pet sheds, likes to scratch, or has an accident.  READ FULL ARTICLE - CLICK HERE

The Cutest Baby Announcements - by Migonis Home

Look at these adorable baby announcements that you can make yourself!

It’s easy to convince yourself that birth announcements aren’t something you need to spend money on right after you have the added expense of a child… but let me tell you from experience how much people love getting cards like this in the mail… Drew’s is still on my parents’ fridge ten years later. Learn more

4 SIMPLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS - by Lilies and Life

We love these practical tips. When making changes to your home, lots of simple things can make a big impact. These ideas will really help in improving your living space.

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Have you recently moved into an older house and are looking to give it life on a budget? Spring is right around the corner and that means the housing market is about to get crazy with people looking for new homes. So this post is for new homeowners or those of you that finally have the time now to make a few simple updates to your house. Below I list FOUR ways for you to quickly and easily update your home.  READ FULL BLOG



FIX A LEAKY FAUCET IN 10 MINUTES - by Pretty Handy Girl

What a great idea! A woman general contractor teaching us that home repairs are actually pretty easy - not the daunting and intimidating tasks we once thought.

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Drip, drip, drip! Is that leaky faucet keeping you up at night? I have a 10 minute fix that will bring you sweet dreams and a lower water bill. Oftentimes the washers in faucets wear out after continuous use. Replacing them is actually easy and will only take about ten minutes (minus the time to run to Lowe’s to pick up the new ones.). READ FULL BLOG

30 Perfect Easter Gifts for Anyone - by Sugar & Cloth

These just came out and we see a lot of fun ideas. This blogger always has great ideas and we love to feature them.

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Looking for the perfect Easter gifts? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of cute, thoughtful, and inexpensive presents to give this holiday! Instead of the usual jellybeans and chocolate bunnies, overdose on gifts this year instead of sugar! - READ FULL BLOG

How to Make Fabric Bowls with Fabric Scraps - by Fabric & Stitch

How cute are these !!!! The same way you make paper mach, but with fabric.

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It’s fabric paper mache! Use up those leftover fabric scraps for cute housewares that are also totally functional. On a day that I just really needed a creative project, I made a handful of fabric bowls with just a couple of supplies and some leftover fabric scraps. And loved how they turned out, so I shared them on Instagram and then you loved how they turned out too. So, I turned it into a blog post and here we are! - READ FULL BLOG

How to Make a Gallery Wall: Selecting, Arranging & Layout Ideas! - Studio DIY

This always impresses people at your home and mosts guest staff a stare for a while when they come to your house. We love this little blog post and think it’s a great way to re-think a wall in your home.

I will always love a gallery wall. It is the perfect place to display art you’ve collected, right alongside family photos and momentos. It adds warmth, character and personality to any wall in any home. And, it quickly becomes a conversation piece too. Here I’ll give you ideas for how to select and arrange art, gallery wall layout options and more. - READ FULL BLOG

DIY Entertaining Hack – How To Get Rid of Flies Outside When Dining - by Sugar & Cloth

We thought this was timely since outdoor eating is coming up. This whole blog site is cool, and this article is part of why we follow them.

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Okay, so talking about flies isn’t exactly the most romantic dinner topic. Let’s be honest though, I think we can all agree there are few things more annoying than being swarmed by flies when you’re trying to dine al fresco. I actually learned this simple entertaining hack to repel flies when we were on our Harbour Island trip several years ago! The beach life is all about enjoying the summer outdoors, which meant that every meal required us to be on pest management duty… - READ FULL BLOG