When it comes to concrete driveways you have your choice of several different designs. You can choose from the traditional grey plain concrete which is still a favorite among many people. This is the style you will find in many old driveways when the only choice was concrete pr asphalt. The choices you make are personal ones entirely but at the same time you want to look at the modern styles as well. You don't want to stay strictly with...more
In the past it was easy for people to make a choice about a driveway material - it was either concrete or asphalt. Today with so many different materials including brick, stone and slate builders of concrete driveways have to keep up. While most people still choose the standard grey concrete, they also have other choices as well. Concrete is no longer just the plain slab it used to be - thee are various designs and even colors from which...more
With the Great Recession rearing its' ugly head and nearly 10% of the nation unemployed (not including those who have already dropped from the roles, which would move the numbers closer to those of the Great Depression) and unemployment about to run out for those who are fortunate enough to have gotten extended benefits, this is no time for anyone to be spending money on buying expensive Christmas presents. Instead, you should consider looking into some homemade Christmas gifts.Now the traditional homemade Christmas gift, as popularized by Chris Rock in Everybody Hates Chris is some form of silly macaroni art. However, you don't have to be quite that cheesy. Here's a few great ideas you can try at home:Home colored candles. You can buy some basic scented or even unscented candles for a very cheap price and then color them yourself. Here's how: What you'll need is of course the candles, also a pencil with a dull tip or even an awl would work. You should also use some permanent magic markers as well, or use a bit of acrylic paint (though the markers are likely easier). Now, use your pencil or awl to carefully draw various patterns on your candle. They don't have to be really fancy...more
Last year we kept hearing how the recession was over or almost over and things were going to look up at any moment. Well, 2009 came and went and we soon discovered that the recession was, in fact, not over. The question now is not if millions of people are going to lose their homes—which millions already have—but what the final...more
We know, the Great Recession has hit really hard all over America. People are still losing their jobs left and right, the unemployment rate is officially 9.7% but it's actually closer to around 16% if we count those who have looked for work but can't find any and have since given up. There is supposed to be one job available for every six people...more
Yes, the economy sucks right now and we're all trying to dig ourselves out from a mountain of debt, but what do we do if we want to celebrate Halloween anyway? It sucks big time to not have the money to buy a professional costume, but not to worry. I'm here to help with several homemade Halloween costume ideas.First off, this is one from an old movie that I've always loved the idea of and I think could work well (though you will need to explain it to some people). It's the Law Suit; basically, what you do is to scour the web for various legal documents. A simple Google search should bring up plenty of material for you. Print out around thirty of them or so and then go and grab your Sunday suit. Use some safety pins to pin the legal documents all over your suit and lo and behold, you've got a lawsuit (Law Suit, get it?).Okay, for the ladies who don't mind showing off some skin, try this on for size: Get one of your most scanty looking dresses - something tight fitting would be best and wear a pair of long boots together with it. Add in tons of makeup, much more than you would ordinarily wear, maybe die your hair a funky color as well and well, you know. . .just make sure you can...more
Those in the market for a new driveway will want to consider the stone driveways that have been popular for years to come. The good news is there are numerous options on the market that you can select. When considering these options, focus on the...more
So, it's the day before Halloween and you've been invited to a party. The theme is "Shock your Mother," but you haven't got a clue what to wear. You hunt desperately through your closet trying to find something, anything you could put on that would...more
Stone driveways are one of the simplest of driveways to maintain. Unlike cement driveways, these can be easy to maintain by adding new gravel on top of the old. Yet, if you take a few extra minutes and actually do some repairing of the driveway, you...more
Outdoor kitchens are quickly becoming the luxury addition desired by homeowners, and for good reason. An outdoor kitchen designed and installed with the help of an outdoor kitchen contractor adds value to your home, and may very well quickly become...more
The stone driveways of yesterday are more popular than ever. Gravel driveways like these are popular in a variety of areas for a variety of reasons. For example, consider the overall function and look of your driveway. Go with stone if:- The ground...more
Stay at Home Job – What is the most important thing that you don’t know? It can be a challenge having a stay at home job. Are you struggling with your home based business? Do you need more leads? Or maybe it is your dream to have a...more