Think about how much you spend doing laundry. What about being able to do this necessary evil in a beautiful space? That would probably make the task a bit more pleasant.
That’s what Tammy of the blog “Hey Fitzy” says. She recounts how when she found her house five years ago she got lucky with her laundry room. It was a large space with a wall of cabinets, utility sink and a washer and dryer. But aesthetically, it wasn’t anything to write home about.
To spruce up her laundry, she decided to use our new Aspect Stone Peel & Stick tile in Weathered Quartz. Weathered Quartz is one of 9 available stone backsplash options we offer at DIY Décor Store. This revolutionary lightweight and flexible tile product is made of genuine, thin-cut stone. Homeowners can get the look and texture of designer stone tile, but at a fraction of the price. Aspect stone tiles is thin enough that it can be cut with a scissors or snips. It does not require a contractor to install, not are grout, mortar, or complicated or expensive tools.
To read all about Tammy’s project and see photos, visit the post now.
* This is a repeat post but worth posting again as winter will be here before you know it.
Now is the time to begin preparations for the long, cold months ahead. These 7 tips on getting your home ready for winter apply to most homeowners:
- Make sure your furnace is ready. You don’t want to be stuck on the first cold day of the season without heat. Change filters and stock up on new ones. Schedule a repair if needed. Heating professionals are busy and become even busier when the unprepared realize too late that their furnaces need fixing.
- Get your chimney checked by a professional and have it cleaned. Animals like to build nests in chimney flues which is a safety concern, as is creosote buildup. For more information on the care and keeping of chimneys, visit the Chimney Safety Institute of America’s website.
- Test your smoke alarms. You should be doing this monthly as it is, according to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). The agency recommends replacing the batteries at least once a year and replacing units every 10 years.
- Blow out your sprinkler system. Turn off outside spigots and drain them as well. Cold weather can cause freezing, which is an expensive headache you won’t want to deal with later.
- Clean gutters. Clogged gutters prevent water from properly draining and can also fill with ice and cause snow buildup on your roof. The weight from snow, and then subsequent leaking from melting snow, can seriously damage your roof.
- Clean and dry patio furniture and store it away from the elements.
- Trim bushes and branches that are near the house to prevent damage during severe weather.
For more tips, read this. Then get to work! And if you have any useful tips that have worked for you, let me know in the comments!
I have had the pleasure of attending Haven, a design and DIY blogging conference in Atlanta, Ga. My company recently sponsored a session with our Aspect Peel & Stick metal, glass and stone backsplash panels.
We had the opportunity to meet with some of the best and the brightest in the DIY blogger community. We also learned about tools, products and projects, and what’s hot in the DIY world.
One of those best and brightest was Wendy Scheel, of Old Lake George blog and an Etsy store by the same name.
Wendy wanted to give our Aspect stone tiles a whirl. However, she had completed a backsplash project of her own just a few weeks prior. Instead, she decided to install our Aspect Iron Slate peel and stick tiles at the home of Jimmy and Nikki, her neighbors.
Iron Slate is one of 9 colors offered in the new Aspect stone line which consists of a revolutionary lightweight and flexible tile product made of genuine, thin-cut stone. You get the look and texture of designer stone tile at a fraction of the price. With its easy, peel and stick installation, it requires no contractor, grout, mortar, or complicated or expensive tools.
She details the start of the project in a blog post, and gives some helpful tips. We are loving the results these Minnesota Vikings fans got with their new kitchen backsplash (even though we’re diehard Packers fans).
Thanks for sharing your experience, Wendy!
