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Keep Skunks Out of Your Backyard With Something You Usually Throw Away
Skunks roaming our backyards can be a real headache during the warmer months. We’ve all heard stories about getting sprayed by one and it does not sound fun. The awful stench is nearly impossible to get off your clothes and skin (yuck!). Luckily, there’s a quick and cheap solution to get rid of skunks with…
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9 Easy Ways to Use Less Plastic at Home
Humans are basically addicted to plastics. The average person knows that plastic is overused and wasteful, yet they just have to get that bottle of water, a coffee to go, or a bag for their convenience. Step one in moving forward from addictions is admitting we have a problem. That’s exactly what I had to…
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Harmful Bacteria Could Be Lurking in Your Washing Machine — Here’s How to Protect Yourself
It’s the weekend and we hope you’re having some fun, but you’re probably catching up on chores around the house too, namely laundry. Cold-and-flu season has begun, so it’s more important than ever to wash clothing and other fabrics often to make sure germs don’t linger around. And while you may feel like running everything…
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Take Advantage of the Long Weekend to Organize Your Pantry With These Clever Tips
An organized pantry will not only make cooking dinner easier, but it will also save you from buying groceries that you already have hidden among the mess. Here, organization expert Amy Revell shares her top tips on how to organize your pantry so you can always find what you need. 1. Take Everything Out Take…
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8 Washer and Dryer Sets That Will Make Laundry a Breeze
You’ll never regret the day you decide to invest in the best washer and dryer set for your home. With all the new technology these machines are equipped with, your laundry time will not only be cut in half, the amount of effort and exertion you have to extend toward the task will be virtually…
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We All Need the Super Strong Vinegar That German Women Use to Clean Their Homes
We’re all for natural, at-home cleaning hacks that save time and money, especially those that help us cut back on chemicals found in many household products. But of course there’s one major caveat to using a DIY cleaner — it has to actually work! So imagine our thrill at coming across this handy little tidbit…
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9 Old-Fashioned Cleaning Tricks That Work
Imagine your grandmother’s home; we bet it’s clean and tidy. Neat as a pin, right? Every surface dusted and polished, books and magazines tucked away out of sight, and never a crumb to be seen on her kitchen counter. How do they do it? Well, years of experience has taught them which home cleaning remedies…
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How to Make Your Own Scented Soy Candles at Home
Nothing is more relaxing than the soft crackle of a burning wood wick and subtle aroma of your favorite scent, but when a good quality candle ends up costing you around $50, you start to wonder if it’s really worth it — though there are some spectacular ones on the market. You’ll be pleased to know…
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This Quick Watering Trick Will Keep Your Plants Alive While You’re on Vacation
The summer is finally here, and hopefully that means you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and head out on a vacation! But before you go, you probably have more than a few loose ends to tie up at home, including what to do about your plants. Will they…
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5 Common Mistakes People With Small Homes Make
I said it before and I’ll say it again, bigger is not always better. And with housing options shrinking by the second, that’s a good thing. But this means we need to be clever with our design choices. Here, I expose the five faux pas of, let’s call it, “cozier” living. “Meh” Lighting Small is…