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Your friends and family are on their way, and you still  haven't gotten around to decorating . . . no worries! Take a  peek at some of the simple, affordable and trendy  Thanksgiving decor inspirations we've found, below.  Burlap Runner Image via www.pinterest.com Pine Cone Center Piece Image via www.vitamin-ha.com Pumpkin Drink Chiller Image via www.pinterest.com Pumpkin Candles Image via www.indulgy.com Sources www.pinterest.com

Thanksgiving celebrations are a great time for family and friends to come together and enjoy delicious food, wonderful company and football! Unfortunately, because there is always so much going on, it can be a stressful day for the cook. Follow some of the tips below that we've found can really ease your stress on this warm and cozy day! Use a cooler for a makeshift refrigerator Image via www.huffingtonpost.com Put your mashed potatoes in your crock pot Image via www.pillsbury.com Tape recipes to your cabinets for easy use Image via  www.princesspinkygirl.com Make your pie dough in advance and freeze it Image via www.huffingtonpost.com Sources www.foodnetwork.com

If you have a fireplace at home, you know this is the season to really put it  to use. Before you decide to stoke a fire, check out some ways that you can decorate  and really spruce up your fireplace. Adding a few decorations and light touches will make  your fireplace the warm and inviting center of your home! Image via www.suburbanmen.com Image via www.pinterest.com Image via www.decozilla.com Image via www.christina@thefrugalhomemaker.com Sources www.pinterest.com

Halloween can be a fun time to dress up in something you normally never would; however, it can be challenging to find the right outfit. After all, there are a lot of factors to consider.  Is it going to be freezing cold on Halloween? Will my costume be comfortable?  How do I make a creative, yet affordable costume that fits my personality?  Check out our top 10 favorite Halloween costumes we found on Pinterest. Image via www.seventeen.com Image via www.gurl.com Image via www.hellonaturual.com Image via www.costume-works.com Image via www.shrimpsaladcircus.com

Fall is quickly approaching, and soon the smell of pumpkin spice and rustling leaves will fill the air. Get into the season by decorating your front porch first. Autumn decorations are generally pretty cheap, and you can even make most of them yourself. Check out some of these easy DIY crafts that will get you and your neighbors in the seasonal spirit! Wreaths Wreaths are one of the best go-to crafts for fall that usually have a pretty good turn out. If it strikes your fancy you can buy materials at a craft store, such as Joann Fabrics, or you can just talk a stroll through your backyard and collect some leaves and twigs - totally up to you. A little hot glue, and you're good to go! Image via www.deescrafts.com Pumpkins You have a lot of leeway when it comes to pumpkins. If you don't have any pumpkins easily available try looking around for local farmers that may have some for sale. Odds are they will be cheaper and better quality. Also, if you're not i...

With winter on its way, your yard could probably use some attention. The good news is if you get a jump on it now you'll be all set to settle in an relax for the winter. Skim through these helpful reminders to refresh your memory on winterizing your lawn. Image via www.lawncare.org Deal with Your Plants Remove annuals and mulch perennials after the first hard freeze. If necessary, you may want to move around your perennials. Just be certain that you don't break any roots. Also, if you haven't yet, bring in any house plants that were enjoying the warm weather. Remove Leaves A few leaves left over in your lawn won't hurt much, but a pile of leaves is a different story. If you leave a big pile of wet leaves in your yard and visit the same spot come spring, you'll be sorely disappointed at what you see. After the snow and cold have gotten to it, the grass underneath with rot and kill that area of your lawn. Remove all leaves the best you can. Mow & Aer...

Summer is on its way out, and fall and winter are on their way in. With that in mind, you'll want to start storing away your summer items to make room for your winter stuff. Follow these helpful hacks to store away your summer stuff. Clothing Storing clothing can take up a ton of room if you're not careful. To save room and stay organized, roll your clothing or fold it neatly in piles. Next, store in plastic totes or in old comforter bags. Depending on how much clothing you have to store, consider building a shelf to store your bags or totes. Image via www.hardlyhousewives.com Lawn Mower After you mow your lawn one last time in 2016, remember to store it away properly. If you don't take heed, you may have issues with it next spring. Either siphon the gas out, or add fuel stabilizer to the tank and fill it right up. Clean off any old grass clippings from the past season, store it in a dry space, and you'll be ready for next year. Image via www.go...

   

Is there a perfect time to begin building home? When is the best season to begin my building process? How would the snowy winter elements and spring rains effect my custom building project?  These are questions that you might find yourself pondering when you're ready to begin your home building journey. Depending on your location, the unpredictable weather can be very temperamental! Fortunately when building with Hamilton Building Services, the panelized method of building is utilized.  What is a panelized building system? The National Association of Home Building, or the NAHB, describes it as "a   construction techniques that use advanced technology, quality materials and a controlled work environment to build energy-efficient homes in less time."   (NAHB, 2016)   Why is this beneficial? It allows us to construct the custom home that you've been dreaming of and designing year-round . Your custom home is weather tight in days using this method...