If home improvements make you think of hiding your wallet under your mattress or calling all your old school friends with promises of pizza and beer to help you figure out how to make shelves for all your books...we say... be not afraid !

We have designed and built and hung and installed and painted and organized and re-everything so many times, we felt we should share our experience and mistakes with all of you out there who might be tormented with various projects to fix up your home just the way you like it.

If you need some inspiration on how to organize all the “stuff” of kid-dom, we've got it.

If you need some ideas on finding storage space you didn't know you had, we've got them.

If you need some ways to save on your utility bill, we've got those too.

If you just need a bit of guidance or advice on how to do some repairs around your house or make your yard the envy of the neighborhood, you've come to the right place. Make yourself comfortable and get ready to be inspired!

We are continually adding new projects and seasonal tips as well as questions and tips from other visitors.
Keep us in a "handy" place.

There is a lot of seasonal information you should take a look at now. Check out

• Tips on lawn care


• How to get rid of lawn grubs


• Instructions on how to build an arbor


• How to fix those holes in your screens


• How to add a backyard water feature


• Privacy landscaping ideas


• Solve lawn mower problems


• Lay a paver walkway

Please add this page to your favorites or bookmarks and come back later for more ideas on how to make your home your own place of peace and comfort.