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14 Fast and Affordable Kitchen Updates to Freshen Up Your Space
The kitchen is the center of most homes — a busy, well-used space where everyone gathers. So it’s not surprising that it can become a little worn out after years of use. But, it’s also the most expensive room to renovate. If your kitchen still functions well but looks dated, try some of these simple…
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Instant Pot Just Dropped an Electric Kettle That Will Put Your Old Model to Shame
It’s been 10 years since the first iteration of the cult-loved Instant Pot was unleashed on the world via Amazon, changing our kitchens — and our way of cooking — forever. With the ability to pressure cook, slow cook, cook rice, steam and warm, this revolutionary device become a hit. It went on to spawn more than…
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Woman Trying to Kill Bug Only to Burn Down Apartment Is All of Us
I hate bugs, you hate bugs, we all hate bugs! So we can definitely relate to one Kansas woman who tried to kill a bug but accidentally burned down her apartment. Monique Quarles of Topeka, KS, went to work when she saw a bug underneath her mattress. According to the Topeka Capital-Journal, Quarles placed the…
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4 Simple Steps to Getting the Organized Garage of Your Dreams
Ah, the garage — it’s easy to view the space as a dumping ground. Rarely seen by guests, it’s a place where odds and ends are left when they have nowhere else to go, and where tools and gardening essentials are dug out every six months. But with a little organization, your garage can become…
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Don’t Throw Away Banana Peels! Use Them to Keep Your Houseplants Healthy
As a proud owner of several houseplants, I always look forward to winter coming to a close. The chilly weather tends to do a number on my plants, and I’m always looking for easy solutions to ensure that they thrive during the colder seasons. Toxic chemicals, especially those found in fertilizer, are a huge no-no…
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9 Ways to Get the Country Cottage Look
Country cottages conjure a picture of a simple life somewhere untouched by fashion and fads, where you can unwind and leave the worries of the world at the doorstep. And while we may not be able to pick up and move to the middle of nowhere, we can still bring that sense of calm and…
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8 Affordable Home Styling Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Giving your home a refresh doesn’t have to involve bank loans or substantial renovations. In fact, there are countless ways you can update how your home’s look and feel that are incredibly affordable — free! Get started with these eight clever ideas. 1. Feature your fireplace. A fireplace is often the focal point of a…
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3 Beautiful Easy-Care Potted Plants to Brighten Up Your Home
Missing nature while spending more time indoors lately? Bring the outside in and chase away the blahs with these leafy stunners that thrive in low to little light. Perk up the living room with a Boston fern. “Surrounding yourself with plants during is imperative — they instantly lift your spirits and add life to any…
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How to Keep Your Home Cleaner for Longer
Cleaning can often be a mundane task and one that many of us don’t enjoy spending hours of our precious weekends doing. Doing regular, smaller cleans will not only save you the tedious task of deep cleaning but also ensure your home is kept in a better state for longer. Incorporating just a couple of…
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How a ‘Decluttering November’ Can Transform Your Whole House Before the Holidays
Like many Americans, I like to shop. I enjoy hunting through thrift stores, antique malls, and vintage shops, searching for treasures. I make online purchases. And I buy new items in brick-and-mortar stores — especially clothing and books — as well. But also, increasingly like many Americans, I hate clutter and am drawn to minimalism,…