Mrs Moxie Flips Out :: The Bride of Building Moxie Flips Her First House
This particular house, a Colonial (I guess), sits less than a mile from ours. After a short shopping period, she purchased it for a near rock bottom price . . . after...
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Tips for Making the Most of a Tiny Living Space :: Lighting, Furniture Choices & More
At some point in most people’s lives, a small living space, be it a studio apartment, a dorm room, or even parents’ basement or garage, will become “home”. While it’s good to...
How to Pick Great Patio and Deck Furniture :: Style Construction and Size
Most importantly, choose deck furniture you like and that is comfortable. Despite trends and styles, ultimately, you have to live with your decision, so choose items that will make the most out...
Guide to Carpet Fibers :: Find the Right Carpet for You
Choosing a carpet is a confusing business. Carpets made from different types of fibers have very different properties. This guide to the most the four most common carpet fibers will help you...
Six Strategies for Small Yard Landscaping :: Plan, Plant & Stay Open
Limited outdoor space doesn’t have to limit your outdoor enjoyment. With a little planning and some creative small-backyard landscaping ideas, you can transform your space into a relaxing, functional oasis that pleases...
Five Costly (and Common) Roofing Mistakes :: Picking the Right Roofing Contractor & More
Thousands of roofs are repaired or replaced every year. Seeing that your roof is key in keeping you warm as well as dry all year round obtaining the best roofing services is...
Building Moxie is Growing Grass with Pennington Smart Seed :: Experiment & Results
My results it seems are pretty consistent with those that I got in our trial, our growing experiment while in Oregon with Pennington Seed. But as I ramp up to essentially seed...
Installing a Bathroom Fan Timer :: Improve Air Quality & Save Energy in an Afternoon
Would you like to guess what my most frequent piece of advice is for homeowners to improve their indoor air quality, comfort, and to help save energy? I can tell you It...
Picking the Right Lights for a Room :: Four Factors to Consider
Lighting is the part of a room that will dictate the tone and mood of a room. Some factors to consider before you choose and install include available natural light, size &...
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Cordless Drill :: Review and Comparison
I review two Ryobi 18V cordless drills to see how them compare. Ryobi's Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) powered 1/2" 18V Cordless Drill (P204 drill/P850 kit), and their newer, 18V Lithium Ion ONE+ Compact Cordless...
Super Simple DIY Summer Decorating Ideas :: Outdoor Decorating, Paint & More
Recently I had the opportunity to interview HGTV alumni Kristan Cunningham about super DIY tips for summer projects which give you the most bang for your buck. We talked about outdoor ideas...
Want to Buy a Fixer Upper? Five Tips to Help You Decide If You’re Ready
It can be a fun project, a great investment, or even a good way to settle into your forever home without spending a fortune to get what you want. But before you...