With the state of the economy today, most parents are not in the financial position to replace their children’s well-fitting pair of jeans just because of a hole in the knee or in the back pocket. Learning how to patch jeans is a cost effective alternative to replacing worn out threads.

Welcome to the first edition of Housekeeping Heaven with Courtney! This week, you’ll get to know her a little bit, before she begins taking you on a housekeeping and cleaning extravaganza each week here on Homemaker Barbi!

You can start using feng shui tips for your home today by just considering a few simple adjustments.

When it comes to table setting, do you know the proper layout for your tablescapes, or are you always wondering how to place the silverware and on which side of the plate the napkin goes? Table setting is easy once you get the hang of it; until then, just print out this handy guide for how to properly set a table and put it in the front of your cookbook for quick reference.

My family just started using reusable grocery shopping bags a few weeks ago. My husband hasn’t taken one to the store yet, but I’ve made 2 trips using my green shopping bags so far. I only have 5 bags in my collection, and none of them match:

The first part of creating gorgeous magazine-quality tablescapes on a budget is to start with supplies that look expensive. The second part is knowing how to design and arrange your materials for maximum impact, as well as extra tablescaping tips and tricks of the pros.

Decorating can be luxurious on any budget, as long as you know the right tips and strategies. Today, we’re going to teach you how to create beautiful tablescapes and table settings on a budget.

Everyone loves a makeover, and home makeovers are no exception! We’re excited to be helping Dutch Boy paint with their new “My House Stinks” contest.

Do you have to struggle with removing stains from your clothes and carpets? Have you tried ways to get rid of them, but in vain? Household stains can be caused by various substances such as oil, blood, dye, cold drink and grease. They need to be treated differently for getting rid of them quickly.

“One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.” -Anonymous

We all have the same amount of time; that is the only thing that is equal between all people.  Every individual has the same 24 hours in each day and those hours can get filled up quickly, especially when you subtract time for sleeping.  Factor in time [...]