The Homemaker’s Journal Archives - The How-To Home

Bright and inviting home exterior with American flag and lush landscaping—reminder that asbestos can lurk unseen.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | The Homemaker’s Journal

Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist: Keep Your House in Top Shape Year-Round

A beautifully designed living room featuring a cozy fireplace, two vintage-style armchairs with plush cushions, a marble coffee table, and a mounted TV. The space blends classic elegance with budget-friendly décor ideas, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Home Décor | All Things Home | The Homemaker’s Journal

Budget-Friendly Living Room Décor Hacks

atrium with couch and breakfast table and chairs

Home Projects | DIY | Gardening | Helpful Info | The Homemaker’s Journal

How To Build The Perfect Atrium

Cozy covered patio of a modern barndominium with a neutral-toned outdoor sectional, wooden fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and string lights overhead, surrounded by lush greenery and natural stone paths.

All Things Home | Home Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Build Your Dream Barndominium: A Guide for First-Time Homeowners

Beautiful, well-lit craftsman-style home with manicured lawn and durable weather-resistant exterior materials.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Best Ways to Safeguard Your Home’s Exterior from Weather Damage

A beautifully restored historic home with a soft blue exterior, featuring a durable and energy-efficient metal roof. This sustainable roofing option enhances the home’s charm while offering long-term environmental benefits.

The Homemaker’s Journal

Sustainable Roofing Choices That Complement Eco-Friendly Home Décor

Front close up view of a fluffy mocha cake topped with a creamy frosting on a black plate.

Recipes | Cakes | Desserts | The Homemaker’s Journal

Easy Mocha Cake Recipe from a Cake Mix

Stylish basement with kitchen island, bar stools, and barn door—demonstrating the benefits of a finished and well-insulated basement space

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

Your Basement’s Dangerous Hidden Secrets and the Efficient Cure That Can Help

A neatly landscaped patio with outdoor furniture, where uneven surfaces or poor grading could cause future issues.

Outdoor DIY & Décor | All Things Home | Home Projects | The Homemaker’s Journal

7 Hidden Problems in Your Backyard You Should Fix Before Your Next DIY Project

Beautiful diamond rings in a jeweler's pink velvet display box

Reviews | The Homemaker’s Journal

7 Best Diamond Jewelry Brands Reviewed 2025

Decorating with vintage handkerchiefs at cupcakesandcrinoline.com

The Homemaker’s Journal | decorating

Decorating with Vintage Handkerchiefs

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

A Guide to Remodeling Your Home for Retirement

A stunning Mediterranean-style home with white stucco walls, terracotta roof tiles, and bright pink bougainvillea in full bloom. The vibrant colors and lush greenery create a quintessential Mediterranean ambiance.

Home Décor | All Things Home | Home Buying and Relocation | The Homemaker’s Journal

Embracing Mediterranean Décor: Styling Your Cyprus Home with Local Flair

Slice of easy homemade blueberry pie on a white plate with golden crust and fresh, juicy blueberry filling, made with a store-bought crust.

The Homemaker’s Journal | Desserts | Recipes

Easy Blueberry Pie Filling with Store Bought Crust

Slice of easy homemade blueberry pie on a white plate with golden crust and fresh, juicy blueberry filling, made with a store-bought crust.

The Homemaker’s Journal | Desserts | Recipes

Easy Blueberry Pie Filling with Store Bought Crust

Bright and inviting home exterior with American flag and lush landscaping—reminder that asbestos can lurk unseen.

All Things Home | Bathroom | Bedroom | Cleaning | Home Maintenance | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Weekend Home Refresh Checklist Every Busy Homeowner Needs

Econoline Windows install in a home in Victoria Canada

Home Remodeling | All Things Home | The Homemaker’s Journal

Finding the Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing the Right Window Manufacturer for Your Needs

All Things Home | Outdoor DIY & Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Best Awning Installers Of 2025

Summer patio ideas and inspiration from cupcakesandcrinoline.com

The Homemaker’s Journal | decorating | Gardening | Home Décor

Summer Patio Inspiration and Ideas

A cozy, eclectic living space with forest green walls, layered artwork, a bold rug, and a mix of textures and vintage finds for a personalized vibe.

All Things Home | Home Décor | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

Live Your Way: Pro Tips for Creating a Home That Fits Your Lifestyle

Three generations of women – a grandmother, mother, and young girl – share a joyful moment together. The young girl holds a bouquet of yellow flowers, and all three women are smiling warmly, conveying a sense of family and togetherness.

Holidays | crafts | Mother's Day | Tech | The Homemaker’s Journal

6 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Mother's Day Video Slideshow

A colorful garden scene featuring a lime green chair with striped cushions, a decorative white statue of a girl sitting on a mushroom, and vibrant flower arrangements in various planters, including a wooden box and a numbered wooden planter. The garden is lush with green foliage and blooming purple and pink flowers, creating a lively and inviting outdoor space.

All Things Home | The Homemaker’s Journal

7 Ways To Revamp Your Outdoor Living Space

Sleek white kitchen featuring a stacked washer-dryer, stainless steel fridge, and modern stove, representing sustainable living with long-lasting appliances.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Sustainability | The Homemaker’s Journal

Sustainable repair: your partner for household parts

Cute dog enjoying the breeze from a fan while lying on a couch, a relatable way to stay cool when the AC isn’t working.

The Homemaker’s Journal

Summer Survival Guide: What to Do When the AC Stops Working

A yellow jacket wasp lying on a flat surface with vivid yellow legs, striped abdomen, and bristled body in sharp focus.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Outdoor DIY & Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

Yellow Jackets Don’t Just Sting — Their Aggression Requires Strategic Pest Control, Not DIY Swatting

A luxury kitchen featuring dark gray refaced cabinets, marble countertops, and modern lighting fixtures for a contemporary refresh.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

Discover the lasting beauty of meticulously crafted cabinet refacing results

Beautiful brick and siding two story home with a lush green lawn and a red and white for sale sign in the front yard.

Homemaking | Home Maintenance | Home Projects | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

9 Home Improvements to Make Before Selling

A contemporary bathroom with a glass-enclosed walk-in shower featuring a pebble tile accent within a recessed shelf. The vanity has a sleek wood finish with modern hardware, topped by a white countertop. Neutral beige tiles cover the walls and floor, with a minimalist aesthetic. A basket of towels and greenery adds a touch of softness to the overall clean design.

All Things Home | Home Décor | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

Choosing the Perfect Shower Wall Color: Trends and Timeless Choices

A joyful family laughing and cuddling together on a tidy sectional sofa in a bright living room—showcasing the peace and connection that followed the deep cleaning process.

Cleaning | All Things Home | Homemaking | The Homemaker’s Journal

The Day Deep Cleaning Changed Everything in One Family’s Home

Intimate wooden deck setup with a small table, chairs, and wine glasses surrounded by planters and a lattice privacy fence for a warm, enclosed garden feel.

All Things Home | Outdoor DIY & Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeovers: Where to Splurge and Where to Save

Glass pitcher filled with refreshing lemon water and mint leaves, sitting on a rustic wooden table outdoors, surrounded by fresh lemons — a perfect way to stay hydrated and energized throughout a busy day.

Healthy Living | The Homemaker’s Journal

Why Drinking Water is Essential for a Productive Day

A cheerful family of three sits inside an SUV during a road trip, holding thermoses and laughing together. The young daughter excitedly points outside, while the fall scenery is visible through the car windows.

Family | The Homemaker’s Journal

How to Budget for a Family Road Trip

Large gray home with white trim and coordinated siding and roofing, set against a bright blue sky with lush green lawn.

All Things Home | Home Buying and Relocation | Moving | The Homemaker’s Journal

Market Trends Shaping Today’s Home Sales

A cozy flat-lay featuring a cup of coffee on a woven round tray, surrounded by a vase of white flowers and wooden block letters spelling 'HOME.' The setup is placed on a soft quilt with a knit blanket, evoking a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Home Maintenance | All Things Home | The Homemaker’s Journal

Why Regular HVAC Tune-Ups Save You Money in the Long Run

Batch Cooking with Meatballs - 3 meals prepped in 1 hour

The Homemaker’s Journal | crockpot | Dinner | Home Cooking 101 | Instagram | Recipes | slow cooker

How-To Batch Cook Three Meals in One Hour

Close-up of an outdoor electrical box mounted on the stone exterior wall of a house, with visible orange wiring leading into the ground. The scene includes subtle outdoor lighting along the house and a damp yard, suggesting recent construction or electrical upgrades. The setting emphasizes safety and proper installation practices for external electrical systems.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Home Remodeling | The Homemaker’s Journal

Understanding Electrical Codes: A Homeowner's Guide to Safety and Compliance

The Homemaker’s Journal | All Things Home | Homemaking

How To Recreate The Dining Out Experience At Home

Updated bathroom with marble floors, freestanding tub, and natural light, showing how a renovation enhances everyday living.

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | The Homemaker’s Journal

Signs that your Home Needs to be Renovated

The Secret to Creating a Cozy and Charming Outdoor Space ~ vintage wooden chairs ~ cupcakesandcrinoline.com

All Things Home | Outdoor DIY & Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

Setting Your Yard Up for Summer Fun

5 Forgotten Weekend Projects That Instantly Boost Backyard Use

All Things Home | Home Maintenance | Homemaking | Outdoor DIY & Décor | The Homemaker’s Journal

5 Forgotten Weekend Projects That Instantly Boost Backyard Use

Brown and Gray Painted House in Front of Road

All Things Home | The Homemaker’s Journal

Is 2024 the Year to Buy Property, or Should You Hold Off Until 2025? Expert Analysis

Holiday Entertaining Hacks: Things to Do Now to Save Time Later

The Homemaker’s Journal | All Things Home | Christmas | Entertaining | Holidays | Homemaking

Holiday Entertaining Hacks: Things to Do Now to Save Time Later