Happy August and welcome to Thursday Favorite Things! I am thrilled to celebrate my eighth year co-hosting this fabulous weekly link party for bloggers and blog readers with Katherine of Katherine’s Corner and a fantastic group of bloggers!
If you would like to make some new friends, grow your blog audience, or just find some weekly inspiration, this is the place to be! *Bloggers: Please leave a comment with the number of your link up for a chance to be featured at next week’s party. The hosts are all looking forward to what you’ll share this week!
Here’s what I’ve been up to:
I am excited to be back to regular posting after taking July and the first part of August off for vacation. I was gone on a dream trip to England, Scotland and Ireland, for most of July! Here is a shot from our first stop in Med. I will be sharing all about our trip in a new travel serries soon!
Now here are some lovely features from last week’s party!
Moving to a new home is super exciting, full of possibilities and fresh starts. But amidst all the packing and planning, it’s easy to forget about the environmental footprint a move can leave behind.Read more
Want to and Look Your Best during Peri-Menopause, Menopause and beyond (or at any age?) Check out these clean and natural health and beauty Amazon Finds!
It’s Prime Day on Amazon! As I am going through menopause and celebrating a new stage of life at age 51, health and beauty has become a top priority for me. Below, I have curated some of my favorite health and beauty products for you with a little description of why I love each one. Of course these products can be used and enjoyed by women of any age! With the exception of one, all of them are considered clean and natural, which is very important to me.
This post is not sponsored by any of the companies or products I am sharing today, so all reviews are my honest opinion. However, I have provided all affiliate links to the products on Amazon. * See my full disclosure policy for details.Read more
Build your home can be an appealing idea for more than a few reasons. As great as it seems, though, it can involve quite a few headaches when you don’t know what you’re doing.
There’s no reason to let this be as complicated as it could be. With a few tips, building your home shouldn’t be as hard as you’d think.
Be Prepared to Go Over-Budget
Budgeting for your home build is one of the more notable areas you’ll spend a lot of time on. It’s easy to see why, as you’ll need to make sure you can afford everything you want while making sure your money’s being spent on the right areas. That doesn’t mean everything will go as smoothly as you’d think.
There could be more than a few bumps in the road when your home’s being built. While these could be minor, they can cause delays and affect your budget. Be prepared to spend a little more than you would’ve thought.
Work With the Right Specialists
Speaking of your budget, one of the more notable areas you’ll need to spend on is with the companies that’ll build your home. This will be one of the more expensive areas, but it’s always worth spending on. At least, that’s the case when you make sure you’re actually working with qualified specialists.
Research your options ahead of time before getting any quotes. Look for options with an excellent reputation, a proven history of similar projects, and quite a few positive reviews. You can trust the quality of their work much better than options without these.
Try to Be On-Site for Installations
There’ll be plenty of times when you wouldn’t need to be on-site during your home build. But, that doesn’t mean you should be completely hands-on, as there are a few times where it’s more than worth being there. That’s especially true when it comes to installations, especially with the likes of light fixtures.
You could have specific areas where you want these installed, but the electricians mightn’t know exactly where, or they’ll have a different idea. By being on-site during this process, you make sure everything’s installed where you want it to be.
Finalize Finishes in Advance
The finishes in your home build will seem like one of the last areas you need to pay attention to. But, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have them finalized as early as possible. Procrastinating on this too long could end up adding more work to the project, which could then cost you more money.
Ideally, you would’ve picked these out before you’ve even broken ground on the build. Don’t just focus on the aesthetics with your finishes, either. Flooring finishes and other areas need to be durable enough to put up with a lot of wear and tear, after all.
You’ll have every reason to build your home instead of buying one. And, with the right tips, building your house shouldn’t have to be nearly as much of a headache as you’d think.