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Buying in Bulk {and a 3M Filtrete Prize Pack Giveaway!}

by Lindsay Ballard on November 8, 2013 1,331 Comments

Earlier in the week, I talked about some ways to save money when you are shopping in a home improvement store.  One of those tips was that you should buy in bulk when it’s something that you use often.

One of the items that I like to always have on hand is filters for our HVAC system.  We need 3 different sized filters (WHY, HOME BUILDERS? WHY?), so keeping a supply on hand makes it look like we are ready to open our own filter store.

Tips to save money on home maintenance via MakelyHome.com #FiltreteFilters

We like to keep them on hand for several reasons.  First, because their mere existence is a reminder that we need to change our filters.  Each time I open our coat closet (aka junk closet) they almost fall on top of me.  It’s like they are each vying to be cast in The Replacements.  We try to remember to replace them every 3 months so that the air quality in our home isn’t filled with things like allergens, pet dander and cooking odors.

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Paint, Stuff and Painting Stuff

by Lindsay Ballard on November 7, 2013 7 Comments

I really think that I was born to paint stuff.  Walls, furniture, light fixtures – there’s pretty much nothing off limits.  As a matter of fact, I have two simultaneous paint projects going on right now.  I can’t help it. Some days I wake up and just need to paint.

DIY paint technique articles on My Colortopa via MakelyHome.com

If I can’t paint, I like to help other people learn how to paint for their home.  One way I do that is through writing on this blog, which is such a joy for me.  The other thing I do is write for Glidden’s My Colortopia blog.  Each month, I write an article  that highlights things I’ve learned – and even things I’ve learned the hard way.

Oh, yes.  There have been lots and lots of things learned the hard way.

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.


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