The time has come to wash the Home Reserve couch cushion covers since it's been a year. Although, the covers don't look dirty, we know they are as dogs and humans have made daily use of the couch.

Prior to attempting to wash the cover, Steph contacted Home Reserve to get first-hand information on exactly how to safely wash the cushions. She made the graphic below which summarizes their advice. (click on graphic below to download and print)

In eight years time since starting MDP, we've done a lot of home maintenance projects. Some have been massive, but others, like these, are simple and can be started and finished in the same day!

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This is a sponsored project by Sunjoy.

This is the perfect time of year to be thinking about your spring into summer outdoor living space. 

By partnering with Sunjoy, maker of outdoor structures, Steph and I were able to transform her backyard into a personal retreat with a soft-top gazebo as the centerpiece. 

While scrolling through the Sunjoy website to determine which gazebo to choose, we were immediately drawn to this one.

As we live in Florida, I think you can figure out why! (Mosquito netting!)

Storage seems to be an ongoing struggle for many people. Just how do you store all the stuff that you need or want to keep? By DIYing storage you can create exactly what you need, for the stuff you need to store.

Here are five unexpected DIY solutions to try out!

One thing you can always count on as a homeowner is always searching for better and more efficient storage! We are no exception.

Here are a variety of storage options for garages; especially if your garage is also your workshop like ours.