I don’t have to tell you who wins. This fairy garden is a great way to involve your kids in a whimsical gardening experience.

It’s finally warm, but those darn cicadas are everywhere. Want to go outside without being bombarded? We discovered an easy fix. We bought a gazebo at a nearby big box hardware store, had Ms. Fixit put it up, then positioned weather proof fans at each corner.

My advice to all of you looking for something to get your moms, or as a mom get yourself…we have Ms. Fixit Gift Certificates so you can give the gift of time! Add a candle & a bottle of wine…and you’ve got one happy mom!

We all can’t redo our homes like we dream of, but we can make small changes that will make us feel happier and more content. Here are some of the things that work:

Nearly every submission this week has involved rotten woodwork. We all have it…we just tend to ignore it. Guess what? It won’t go away on it’s own!