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Random stuff to read and enjoy at 11pm when brain-dead and ramping down for the night. Enjoy!

moving box in home with title - 10 simple ways to celebrate first night in new house
Categories Odds & Ends

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate the First Night in a New House

New home? Congrats! After a long day of moving, take a break with these 10 ways to celebrate your first night in a new house!

November 22, 2022January 31, 2023
House exterior in the background with tree in bloom with title 101+ Inspiring House and Home Quotes
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101+ Inspiring Quotes About House and Home

Here’s 101+ quotes about house and home that speaks to the love and comfort we receive from our dwellings.

February 12, 2022December 17, 2023
gift box that reads "15 practical gifts for new homeowners"
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20+ Unique & Practical Gifts for New Homeowners [Under $100]

These affordable and practical gifts for new homeowners are guaranteed to be appreciated and NOT end up in the donation bin!

November 13, 2021March 11, 2024
family sitting happily on beach with hands up in victory entitled Vacation Rental Packing List - customizable and prinatble
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Customizable Vacation Rental Home Packing Checklist [Printable]

Free Customizable and Printable Vacation Rental Home Packing Checklist to help you get organized and focus on what’s important on vacation – making memories! #vacation planner

July 5, 2021December 17, 2023
Link Parties for Home and DIY Bloggers #linkparty #linkups #homebloggers #DIYbloggers #bloggerresources
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Where I Party (Link Party that is…)

Link parties are a great way to connect with other bloggers while also getting eyes on your blog! And if you are selected as a feature, you gain that precious backlink Google loves!

September 23, 2019March 20, 2024
Don't you LOVE watching HGTV? I do. But shouldn't this network do more?#HGTV #homeimprovement #HGTVescape #everydayoldhouse
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What I (and You too) Really Need from HGTV

When I read Kate Wagner’s (Twitter handle @McMansionHell) article on Curbed “We Need a New Kind of HGTV” I couldn’t help but react with a…

June 7, 2018December 17, 2023
Picture of gorgeous old home in Savannah taken by interviewed photographer
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Interview with Photographer Jessica Furtney

Update:  This post was originally posted in early 2018 when the picture below was used as my website header, which I have since changed. Curious…

February 22, 2018August 1, 2019
Couple sitting with lobster and wine at a park bench on coastal Maine

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Owning a home where you can unwind and relax can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences.  But homeownership can also be challenging and stressful, especially with old houses.

Hi! I’m Jen, an “everyday” homeowner on a mission to make homeownership a little easier and a lot more fun.  Care to join me? Read on….

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