Looking for a Mother’s Day gift that isn’t flowers? The design editors at House & Home have handpicked over 40 great products — so you don’t have to. Discover our top finds for the book lover, serial decorator, Mom with the green thumb and more. Scroll down and get shopping! The post 45+ Great Ideas For Mother’s Day Gifts appeared first on House & Home ..read more

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This DIY Menorah is the ultimate Hanukkah gift and holiday craft idea! What You’ll Need: 2 pieces of 18″ x 4″ wood Wood glue Painter’s tape Wood stain Rag or paintbrush Acrylic paint Drill Candleholders Candles How To Create A Menorah: To create an L-shaped base for your menorah, glue the long edge of one piece of wood to the bottom face of the other piece. Once the glue is dry, use painter’s tape to section off a 3⁄4″ strip at the bottom. Using a rag or paintbrush, apply wood stain to the top portion. (You may need to apply 2 or 3 coats to achieve your desired shade.) Let the stain dry, t ..read more

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Your home is one of your best investments, so it’s important to make smart decisions for you to get the most money when it’s time to sell. Christan Bosley, president of Bosley Real Estate, says that for sellers to get peace of mind throughout the sales process they need to have confidence in their sales agent. “What you pay the realtor in commission is often the largest factor for sellers, when in reality, it should be the promise and execution of a smooth, transparent process that nets more than you expect for your home.” Here are three important questions to ask your realtor before you list ..read more

Craft some celebratory crackers to suit your home’s palette. Placing them casually in a bowl lets guests choose the cracker that speaks to them the most. What You’ll Need: You’ll need sheets of scrapbooking paper (12″ x 12″) Wrapping paper (for contrasting overlay) Cardstock (for template) Cardboard tubes Scissors, tape or a glue gun Ribbon Cracker “snappers” (available through Etsy) Sizzle (crimped paper) Favors such as chocolates, markers or toys (may not be suitable for small children). How-to: 1. Print a 6″ x 6″ zigzag template on cardstock and cut out the shape. 2. Cut a piece of ..read more

Get the look of high-end Florentine marbled paper using budget-friendly materials. What You’ll Need: 12″ x 12″ white cardstock paper Foam shaving cream Acrylic paint the shaving cream and place it on some (3–4 coordinating shades per cracker) Squeegee Stir stick Container (large enough for size of paper) Newspaper Small trinkets and printed jokes for inside the cracker Cracker snaps (find these at Amazon or Michaels) Double-sided tape Ribbon Cardboard tubes (or leftover toilet paper rolls) How To Make Marbled Paper: Fill a container with a layer of shaving cream. Add squirts of acrylic pai ..read more

Feel good about your Spring cleaning by taking a sustainable approach to de-cluttering. If you discover signs of pest infestations during your spring cleaning, you may look for pest control services that use environment-friendly ways of controlling pests. You can ask them for these type of alternatives whenever you call pest control services, and that way you’ll be sure to hire the right one for you. Not sure what to do with burnt-out light bulbs and used paint cans that are piling up around the house? These items, as well as household hazardous waste items like pesticides, flammable liquids ..read more