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Small Space Design Ideas to Maximize Your Home

July 8, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

a living room with a small round ottoman

Small Space Design Ideas Make Any Home or Apartment Feel Larger. Spaces that feel and look cramped can adversely affect your mood. No one wants to spend time in a cramped or cluttered living room, dining room, or bedroom. In worse cases, you’ll lose interest in inviting friends over if your small house looks like a mess every time. Fortunately, there are countless ways to design small spaces. Regardless of how “small” your space is, you can play around with various design elements to make it look and feel larger. You’ll be surprised how these design strategies can change your home! Here are seven small space design ideas to help you maximize your home. We have included links to some of the items we highlight in this story. HG&H receives a small commission for sales generated by these Amazon link. Thanks for supporting this website! Small Space Design Ideas: Keep It Cozy Who says having a small space at home is a bad thing? By changing your mindset, you can easily … [Read more...] about Small Space Design Ideas to Maximize Your Home

Create a Stress Reducing Outdoor Retreat

June 6, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

outdoor bistro set

It’s simple to create a stress reducing outdoor retreat. Just follow these easy steps. Gardens and outdoor spaces can be places of tranquility, harmony, and mindfulness. But knowing where to begin your design can sometimes be overwhelming. Creating a stress reducing outdoor retreat can be accomplished with the right planning, furniture, and plants. Here’s how you can create your own Zen garden retreat that promotes happiness and a greater sense of well-being. In this story, we focus on on the types of furniture you can use to create your outdoor retreat or "outdoor living space." In the second part of the story, we'll cover the types of plants you may want to include in your outdoor retreat. We have included Amazon links to the products mentioned in this story. HG&H is a proud member of the Amazon Associates Program, and we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you) for sales generated by the links in this story. Know Your Space When creating a relaxing outdoor … [Read more...] about Create a Stress Reducing Outdoor Retreat

Homestead Living Ideas

February 17, 2022 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

homestead and ranch living offers many joys

When it comes to homestead living ideas, it's all about a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. Use organic practices on the landscape and in the gardens. Make and use homemade compost in the family vegetable garden. Pay attention to energy efficiency in the design of buildings. And select appliances based on their efficient use of resources. The homestead and ranch life can also include raising chickens for a steady supply of fresh eggs. (This is true for large acreage properties and even in some suburban homes.) On larger ranch and homesteads, becoming more self-sufficient means drilling wells and installing backup water pumps. Here are some great products and homestead living ideas that make the ranch, homestead and self-sufficient lifestyle easier. For information about planting fruit trees on your  homestead property, read  Top Five Fruit Trees for some great advice. Also read How to Build an Instant Rusted Corrugated Metal Fence. Deep Well Hand Pump Keeps … [Read more...] about Homestead Living Ideas

How to Choose and Care for a Living Christmas Tree

November 17, 2021 by HG&H Staff Leave a Comment

Living Christmas trees are available at plant nurseries.

A living Christmas tree can make this year's holiday season special for many, many years. Selecting the family Christmas tree is an exciting holiday tradition. But instead of buying a cut tree this year, why not choose a living Christmas tree? A decorated living Christmas tree celebrates the holiday season—and then becomes a growing part of your landscape for years to come. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, the average retail price of a farm-grown holiday tree is approaching $100. Sure, a freshly cut holiday brings the delightful scent of a pine forest into your home. But for a few dollars more, you can buy a living Christmas tree. A living, container-grown tree can be purchased at local garden centers and some “big box” stores. If strong north winds are a problem in your yard, now is a good time to start planting the first of that hedgerow of evergreens to break the wind. This is the fun way to get the job done. Each living Christmas tree will have its … [Read more...] about How to Choose and Care for a Living Christmas Tree

A Winter Living Room Makeover on a Budget

November 12, 2020 by HG&H Staff 1 Comment

winter living room makeover with throw blankets and candles

The cold of winter offers a good time for a living room makeover. Your living room or den area deserves this special attention. That’s because this is where you will be hosting gatherings for friends and family. For a winter living room makeover, warmth should be your top priority. The room must feel cozy and comfortable. Plus, it must be attractive enough to become a much-loved venue for the holiday season—and beyond. However, budget constraints may seem daunting. But you can still achieve a lot without “burning a hole in your pocket.” Here are some simple and affordable ideas that can help make your living room the perfect place for comfortable winter get-togethers with friends and family.   Invest in cozy throws   Winter is the best time to pamper your living space with cozy and comfortable add-ons. Throw pillows for your couch are a great addition for the living room. Invest in warm fabrics like wool, cashmere or sheepskin. You can add a luxurious feel to the … [Read more...] about A Winter Living Room Makeover on a Budget

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