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5 Life-Changing Lessons to Learn From Marie Kondo’s Netflix Series

Marie Kondo’s new Netflix series Tidying Up has finally hit our screens and, like the rest of the world, I’m hooked! I don’t know what I love more, seeing how messy some homes are and feeling better about my own home or knowing that there are people (other than me) who get great satisfaction from…
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Expert Lighting Tips For Every Room in Your Home

We spend a great deal of time and money picking the right living room furniture, the perfect flooring and wall color for our homes, and yet all that hard work can be undone with incorrect lighting. To get your lighting right we need to understand the different types. There are plenty of interior lighting design…
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How to Clean a Ceiling Fan Without Getting Covered in Dust

What’s the best way to clean a ceiling fan without getting dust everywhere? Chances are you’re covered in a thin layer of dust bunnies as you ask yourself this question. Lucky for you (and your allergies), there’s an easy way to clean ceiling fan blades without making another mess. Cleaning a ceiling fan, especially if…
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7 Cordless Stick Vacuums That Will Leave Your Floors Spotless
For most people, vacuuming is a chore they don’t exactly look forward to, and it’s no wonder: Having to maneuver a big, clunky vacuum complete with a bothersome cord throughout your home that always seems to be getting in the way can make this already-tedious task seem downright torturous. Thankfully, there’s an alternate way to…
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This Go-To Laundry Product Can Keep Wasps and Bees Away From Your Mailbox

Have you ever found a dryer sheet in your mailbox, but had no clue how it got there? If not, you might want to consider putting one inside it yourself. We know it might sound odd, but the laundry product can help ward off wasps and bees. A professional letter carrier recently shared the simple…
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The Easiest Ways to Clean an Air Fryer — And How Often You Should Do It

I’m usually reluctant to jump on new kitchen gadget trends, but I couldn’t be more obsessed with my air fryer. I cook with it on an almost daily basis, which has obviously led me to ask Google things like, “Do you have to clean an air fryer after every use?” and “How do you get…
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10 Top Tips for Setting Up and Styling Your Dream Home Office

A stimulating and streamlined workspace at home promises the ultimate in work life balance. Whether you run a home-based business or just a busy household, creating a dedicated work space keeps paperwork neat and organized. But, a home office doesn’t need to look formal thanks to these tips. Decorate it with as much detail as you would…
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4 Design Mistakes Experts Say We’re All Guilty of Making

From choosing the perfect paint hue to sourcing complementary furniture and hanging artwork, there are a lot of decisions to be made when creating your dream space. With so many decorating choices to consider, it’s understandable if you don’t master everything the first time around. However, according to the professionals, there are some things that…
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You’ve Been Washing Your Nonstick Pans All Wrong — This Is How to Make Them Last
The next time you’re done cooking with that nonstick pan and are about to break out the soap and sponge to clean it, stand back! You could be damaging it in the process and ruining the delicate film that makes it so effective. Nonstick pans are typically made one of two ways: They’re either Teflon-coated…
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How to Clean a Toaster So It’s Free of Crumbs and Burned-on Food

Enjoying a warm, crispy bagel fresh from the toaster is one of the best ways to start the morning. But when was the last time you remembered to wash this handy kitchen appliance? Knowing how to clean a toaster (and doing it often!) will help avoid the buildup of crumbs and food stains that become…