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We are not your typical DIY’ers. We seriously have no skill when it comes to home improvement projects but we have several on our list for this year.

I am proud to say however, that this is one that even we ROCKED!! Best Carpet Value made our lives so much easier. We didn’t even have an argument tackling this project!

It helps that the installation of this flooring is so easy that even we had NO trouble at all.

Here, let me show you:

room before

We started out with what we lovingly refer to as the junk room.

After we emptied the room we had to replace a few of the floor boards, then make sure all the dips and crevices were filled to make the floor level.

room during

After prepping the floor we were ready to install the carpet.

We are using Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles from the Paddington Line of Residential Carpet Tiles from Best Carpet Value.

The color we chose is called Americana.

best carpet value carpet tiles

These are so easy to install!

room after installation of carpet

Look how fabulous it turned out!!

We are so happy with the final result.

Start to finish it only took us about 3-4 hours.

carpet tile square

The great thing about them is that each square already has the padding and the adhesive on the carpet. All you have to do is peel the plastic off of the back and stick it down. No special tools are needed, all we used was a carpet knife and a yard stick to help make straight cuts. No installer is needed because they are so easy to install yourself.

Saves a TON of money.

And if you ever have an accident, and think you need to replace the carpet, you only have to remove one tile and replace it with another instead of replacing the whole room of carpet. Saving even MORE money!

Realistically though, you are rarely ever going to have to replace a tile because the carpet is made of a specially designed fiber that is stain and wear resistant, meaning that spills come up easily with just water or a little bleach and water solution and the bleach doesn’t even effect the color!

Check out this video to see just how easy the installation of these carpet tiles is:

You can learn more about Peel and Stick Carpet tiles by visiting the Best Carpet Value website and by following them on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on new styles and specials. And they would love for you to follow them on Pinterest, that way they can follow you back and enjoy your pins as well!

Berkshire Flooring Carpet tiles are the softest carpet tiles available on the market today. They are manufactured to allow for a broadloom appearance once installed. Paddington Square is available in solids and color flecks. With a range of eight colors it is easy to find the one that is right for your floor. The yarn is so soft and the pile so thick that you won’t be able to resist kicking off your shoes and going barefoot. The tiles are 24 in x 24 in. and come with a pre-applied pressure sensitive adhesive so you simply peel and stick them to the floor. Installation is easy, the only tools that you need are a square, a tape measure and a carpet knife. The carpet is made from Solution Dyed Continuous Filament PermaClean Fiber which is inherently stain and wear resistant. The carpet tile has an attached Eco Fiber Cushion made of 100% recycled fiber. All Berkshire Flooring Carpet Tiles are environmentally friendly and carpet tiles reduce waste by 15-20% compared with broadloom carpet. You will love that they are easy to handle and that they are the No Glue, No Tacks, No Tapes, No Odor way to a simply beautiful floor.

“Thanks to Best Carpet Value for providing the carpet used to facilitate this post. As always, all opinions are those of my own and were in no way influenced by receipt of promotional item, these really are FABULOUS!!”

 

One of my favorite things to cook and eat are pork chops. There are so many different ways you can fix them and they are quick and easy to fix. They are also one of the most affordable meats around. In other words, we have them often. I love it when I can find a pork loin on a really good sale and then have the butcher cut the whole thing into chops, that usually provides us with at least 10-15 meals worth of meat for about $10-$12. And that folks is some affordable eating, without feeling deprived. So, when you see recipes for pork chops I suggest that you Pin them, print them, write them down or however you save them because in my opinion, you can never have to many recipes for this versatile meat!

Caramelized Onion Pork Chops 1

This time I am using bone-in chops because that was what was on sale. I got a pack of 8 for $3.42. But you can use whatever is on sale in your area, or whatever you have on hand. These are so easy and delicious that your family and friends will adore you for introducing them to this fabulous dish.

You simply sprinkle them with some seasoning salt and pepper, brown both sides in a frying pan with a little oil.

Caramelized Pork Chops 2

Add a cup of chicken broth (which I also found on sale and with coupons got for .24 cents a box!) and 2 sliced onions.  Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn the chops and cook (uncovered) for 20 more minutes.

Caramelized Onion Pork Chops Final

Serve and Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

4 pork chops (any cut will do)

3 teaspoons seasoning salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 onion, cut into strips

1 cup chicken broth

Directions

In a small bowl mix the seasoning salt and pepper, then rub each pork chop with a little bit of the mixture. After you get the chops ready heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork chops on each side. Add the onions and chicken broth to the pan. Cover and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn the pork chops, sprinkle them with the remaining seasoning salt and pepper mix and cook until water evaporates and onions turn light to medium brown. Remove chops from pan, and serve with onions on top.

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There are so many things to consider when looking at flooring options. Where to even start?? One of the big considerations in our house is price. Price of the flooring, materials needed to install the flooring, do we need to hire someone to install the flooring? It can really add up quickly!

One of the BEST flooring options we have found…Carpet Tiles. Ohhh my, I love them. They are easy to install, so easy in fact that even I can do it. They are affordable. No crazy tools needed to install it. They are easy to maintain and clean. And they are DURABLE! We visited Carpet Bargains, made our selections and got started. Since Carpet Bargains is local to me we were able to go in and see the selection in person before making our final decisions. But if you are’t local and would like to see and feel what a particular color looks like you can order samples and their customer service is SUPERB. They will help you make a choice that is right for the area you want it to go in. They have tiles for both residential and commercial buildings and they have different backing options…even some that are peel and stick.

durable backing

Look at that backing! That means, no ruined and stinky padding. That means spills are easy to mop up. That means that if you clean spills up in a reasonable time it won’t ruin your sub-floor!

There are so many advantages that I have found to carpet tiles, all of which were HUGE pluses to us. Carpet tiles comes in MANY, MANY different styles and colors, making it easy to find something that will go with your decor and the feel of your home. I chose a darker color because we have a lot of traffic through here, we have 3 dogs and we have teens. While the carpet tiles are super easy to clean and most spills will not stain…I didn’t want to have to vacuum every day. You Mom’s know what I am talking about…you get that dreaded call from a friend in the area that would just love to drop by and see you…Oh, and they are going to be there in 5 minutes. That means all the dirty dishes go in the oven, the dirty clothes stashed in the closet and all the clutter and toys go under the bed, air freshener sprayed and there is no time to sweep or vacuum. Oh PLEASE, don’t give me that look, we have all been there. And I seem to find myself there quite often. So, I chose something darker, so if I have company showing up I could get away without trying to vacuum a whole room in 60 seconds flat.

Since it’s inception over 25 years ago, carpet tile has been the flooring of choice for extreme high traffic areas, such as airports, restaurants, hospitals, etc. Carpet tiles will outwear conventional carpet at least 2 to 1! And that folks is how it stole my heart.

In addition to being extremely durable, carpet tiles offer the distinct advantage of easy spot replacement. If an area is damaged, simply lift out the damaged carpet tile and trade it with an extra one left over from installation or one from a less obvious place – under a desk, sofa, or other less visible area. Check out my video later in the post to see just how easy they are to clean and replace…but lets talk about the ease of installation first.

To install carpet tiles you simply have to remove the old flooring. Making sure to pull up any staples, tacks, etc.

floor prepOnce that is done, clean the sub-flooring very well. All of the dust and debris has to be gone. If there are any pits or uneven surfaces you are going to want to fill with putty and let dry completely or if they are raised you will need to sand them down.

installationPick your starting point…and get started. We contemplated doing a basket weave style before I saw this particular pattern. If we had stuck with our original choice we would have needed to start in the middle of the room and worked out. But because of the style we chose as our final pick we could start on one side. Another great plus to these are that the seams don’t show once they are all in and have been walked on a little, or vacuumed.

glue downTo keep the tiles in place we are using the glue that was recommended by the manufacturer. It is a spray on adhesive and super easy to use. Spray a little in each of the 4 corners and a dot in the middle and simply stick the tile where it needs to go. Seriously!! I told you it was easy! The back even has arrows so you will know which way to place the tile so that the pattern all runs the same way. It is really hard to mess this up.

cutting to fit

When you get to the opposite edge of where you started, you may need to cut some pieces to fit. All you will need for that is a straight edge ruler and a utility knife.

finished

And…you are done! We got completely finished in ONE day. That was moving the furniture out, removing the old carpet, prepping the floor, installing the new carpet tiles and placing the furniture back in the room.We didn’t have to pay anyone to install it. We didn’t have to buy special tools.

Now, what happens if you spill something? Or need to replace a tile? Well, let me show you how easy and quick it is to clean or make repairs:

Please note that we used straight bleach in the video. The manufacturer does not recommend using straight bleach but a 10 to 20 percent bleach solution to clean with. That will be more than sufficient to get out most stains. I just wanted to show that if an accident with bleach happens, so long as you get it up your tiles should be ok. Some lightening may occur if it sits for a long period of time. You can find out more about Carpet Tiles and see colors and styles by visiting www.carpetbargains.com or www.bestcarpetvalue.com. You can also follow them on Facebook to stay updated on new arrivals and news.

“I was provided with a promotional product to help facilitate this post. All opinions are my own and we couldn’t be happier with the carpet tiles that we installed in our home!”

 

 

old fashioned vegetable soup
I love Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup. My grandmother used to make it for me every time we would visit and most visits she would also send me home with a big mason jar full so I would have lunch the next day. I sure do miss those days but luckily enough I was able to get her recipe before she passed away. I say recipe but it is more of a technique than a recipe.And while hers was always simmering in a big pot on the stover, I know make mine in a slow cooker. It is just easier for my family but either way will work just fine.

You will need a large can AND a small can of diced tomatoes (I froze a ton this past summer and used those but have used canned ones many times), a package of frozen mixed vegetables, a package of frozen okra, cabbage, an onion, 4 bullion cubes, and about 5-6 potatoes (peeled).

Dice up the potatoes, the onion and the cabbage. I usually use about half a head of cabbage but it is give or take. Use as much as you choose for all the vegetables. Do not drain the tomatoes and if you need add enough water to cover the vegetables. Place everything in your crockpot and cook on high for about 6 hours. I use a Hamilton Beach 6 quart slow cooker and it was filled to the rim, the picture above is after several bowls were taken out. If you cook it on the stove top use the largest stock-pot that you have and simmer until your potatoes are tender.

bowl of old fashioned vegetable soup

I have always eaten my soup with cornbread, I have never had it any other way but when Bric moved here he thought that was just weird and he eats his with crackers. How do you eat your Vegetable Soup…cornbread or crackers?

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