Christmas - The Fun Times Guide to Home Building/Remodeling

Great Gifts For Dad For Christmas

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What are some great gifts for dad for Christmas? I'm a dad with decent handyman skills and I can give you some ideas that you may not have thought of before. Yes...socks, underwear and slippers are decent stand-by's, but it's never at the top of our list. Deerfoams are comfortable (I'm guessing) but don't buy them for us unless we've made a mention of them. We know you are more creative than that and probably just ran out of time and options. I know. I've been there. I've been out on … [Read more...]

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Cool Tools For Him or Her: DIY Homeowner Gift Ideas

It's that time of year when you're in search mode looking for a really nice gift for the devoted DIY'er in your life. I've tracked down 23 really cool tools that I liked and I think you will, too. I think I'll add a few to the list as the season progresses because there are birthdays to buy for throughout the year, as well.In my mind, while compiling information for this post, I've spent thousands of dollars on these cool tools and others not listed here. I'm already thinking of all of the … [Read more...]

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Easy Christmas Storage Solutions

Looking for some easy Christmas storage solutions? Don't you wish you could be as relaxed as our cat seems to be when it's time to put away the Christmas decorations? We humans aren't quite so lucky. You can choose to reduce your stress level during the holidays by being better prepared for all of that decorating, and stowing away, that needs to be done.Decorating your house, yard and the Christmas tree requires a great deal of planning and organization to pull it off without a hitch, depending … [Read more...]

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Vintage Christmas Tree Ornaments For Fun and Nostalgia

Christmas is a time for praise, traditions and family. Decorating the Christmas tree is one of those traditions. In our house, everyone takes part in decorating the tree to varying degrees. The fun part is hanging the ornaments (my favorite) while the "work" part is getting the tree in place and putting the lights on. After the lights are good to go everyone is free to hang whatever ornaments they wish from our collection.It goes without saying that I'm in charge of getting the lights … [Read more...]

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Christmas At The Historic Tate House

I've been waiting for months for the opportunity to re-visit the historic Tate House, a.k.a. The Pink Palace, in Tate, Georgia. After I received an invitation back in May for a private tour from owner Marsha Mann, all of the stars were finally aligned in my favor, as it were, and I was able to make the one hour trip to The Tate House with my trusty little camera in hand (after a lengthy stay in the shop). : ( I purposely waited a few weeks after getting my camera out of the shop to make the … [Read more...]

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Conclusion Of Our Walking Tour Of The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour

This is part 2 of our experience attending the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour from 2007. Here is the first part of our visit to the Marietta Pilgrimage: A Christmas Home Tour if you want to begin there first and then come back here afterwards. … [Read more...]

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Take A Walk Back In Time On The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Tour Of Homes

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour is an annual event showcasing historical private homes and buildings decorated for the Christmas holiday season...inside and out. The homes and buildings vary from year-to-year (this is the 21st year of the tour) so the Pilgrimage is one of the highlights of the season for many. This year the six private homes on the tour were concentrated in the Northwest Marietta Historic District and ten historical buildings were featured, as well. As you may have … [Read more...]