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Here at Southernsmarts.com we are always on the look out for new products that are good for our environment and safe for our furry friends. Upon a trip to my local Lowes store, we found yet another product we would like to introduce you to. EcoSmart Organic Insecticide. Now there is an organic insecticide that is safe around children and pets … Read More...
We have heard this saying a thousand times before, and that's because it is so true! I have found many treasures that people have put out at the curb as a "give away" or worse as a "throw away". Many times these items need a makeover that is beyond the owners capabilities or desires. I am a reconditioning fool, so finding someone's else junk can be … Read More...
Upon moving into my smaller digs, I found I had very limited wall space for the art I have been collecting over the years. I took some to my small cottage on the North Carolina coast, but had a number of large pieces that I could not bring myself to part with or put in storage. While pondering my delimma, I decided the best place to hang and lite … Read More...
"I say getting old is a very cruel joke on people that are just trying to gain wisdom without the external side effects!" Stephen Spurling … [Read More...]
Halloween is fast approaching and if you are anything like us here at Southern Smarts, we love to get festive with our pumpkin carving. This is a great tip to keep your carved festive Jack O Lanterns fresh for weeks longer. After you carve and clean the inside of your pumpkin, dip it in a … [Read More...]