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4 Ways You’re Killing Your Plants — And How to Fix It

Even those with the greenest of thumbs can wind up with a dying plant on their hands. In fact, it’s not uncommon for plants to die from being cared for too much. Excessive watering, too much sunlight, or being constantly moved around and repotted can be just as harmful as neglect — so beware. Some…
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Weekend Project: DIY Jewelry Organizers That Are Easy on the Eyes — and Wallet

We all have that dresser drawer, bathroom counter, or shelf in our home that’s crammed full of tangled necklaces and earrings missing their pairs. Sure, buying a jewelry organizer would be an easy solution, but why spend extra money when you can customize your very own DIY jewelry organizer that perfectly fits the accessories you…
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How to Clean Cast Iron Pans, Skillets, and More — Even When They Get Rusty

Attempting to find the definitive answer on how to clean cast iron pans, skillets and other cookware is dicey territory. The subject has caused countless kitchen squabbles over the years. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised to learn this debate is what actually sparked the legendary feud between the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s way back in…
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Hydrogen Peroxide Can Bring Your Dying Houseplants Back to Life

Finding the secret to keeping your houseplants healthy and vibrant doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In fact, the solution may right be in your kitchen cabinet. Hydrogen peroxide has many household uses from cleaning stuck-on messes on cookie sheets to removing red wine stains on carpet. But it can also help revive plants…
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5 Ways to Maximize Space in a Tiny Bathroom to Make It Feel Bigger

From dealing with strata issues and managing your limited space, renovating a small bathroom can be quite a task. Winner of The Block, Shannon Vos, shares the five biggest lessons he learned while renovating Australia’s tiniest bathroom. A bathroom reno could just be one of life’s biggest tests — along with my current daily situation, surviving a two-year old’s…
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How to Choose The Right Bed and Create the Best Sleeping Environment

In the last decade, the US has seen a wave of health fads and the growth in popularity of many healthy eating and lifestyle trends which has been fueled by a growing awareness on the importance of healthy living. This includes how much sleep is required to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Ensuring you get quality…
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10 of the Biggest Home Decorating Do’s and Don’ts

While decorating your home is a very personal art, there are certain principals of design that should be followed to help you decorate with success. Whether you’re looking to furnish a newly renovated space or just refresh an existing room, these dos and don’ts should help to get you started. 1. Don’t create rooms that…
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Say Farewell to Family Clutter With Professional Organizing Tips

Has winter break wreaked havoc on your home? Don’t worry — there’s order in sight! With the kids returning to school, now is your chance to cut the clutter, get organized for the year ahead, and claim back your home. Steal the everyday habits of these professional organizers and make 2018 your year of being…
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Don’t Let Those Dishes Soak in the Sink! They’ll End Up Even Dirtier
Ever gotten through a long day, thrown your dirty dishes in the sink, and poured a little water over them to let them soak overnight? As much as you think you’re helping scrub off that sticky food and grime (or just giving yourself a much need break), you could actually be creating a grosser mess…
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10 Brilliant Uses For Cucumbers to Make Everyday Tasks a Breeze

Cucumbers are a staple ingredient for salads and flavored water, but they can surprisingly actually make everyday tasks around the house so much easier to do! Here are 10 brilliant uses for cucumbers. 1. Polish Stainless Steel Fixtures You love the look of your stainless steel faucets, but they tend to get covered in fingerprints. The…