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How to Make a Concrete Planter
During my apartment-living early twenties, I managed to accumulate a pretty good collection of potted plants. I did move frequently back then, and there were always a few moving victims: smashed pots, which left poor, bare-rooted plants behind! Had I known then how easy and cheap it is to make planters, I would have been…
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15 Clever Ways to Use Wax Paper For More Than Wrapping Food
Think wax paper is just useful for wrapping up sandwiches or cheeses? Think again. From buffing wood to keeping wine fresh, there are plenty of unexpected ways you can make more use of wax paper. (Just remember you can’t use it in your oven like you would parchment paper because the wax is flammable.) This…
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Keep Out the Cold and Bring Nature Indoors With the 2019 Color of the Year
A new year means new resolutions, like eating healthier and moving more. If your promise for 2019 was to spruce up your home, what better way to do that than with the 2019 color of the year? After all, winter will surely keep us locked inside, so why not put that time to good use…
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4 Home Decor Items Worth Splurging on to Save in the Long Run
Interior trends may come and go, but making smart homeware choices from the outset will always be a timeless (and savvy) investment. Yes, they’ll set you back more initially, but you’ll save a fortune further down the line by avoiding quick-fix or trend-based home solutions and sourcing efficient buys instead. Here are four things you…
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The 6 Steps of Choosing the Right Paint Color
With so many paint options now on the market, it makes sense that picking your colors can be a daunting process. Do you keep things classic with crisp white or elevate your home’s vintage vibe with muted mints? The options are endless. However, with the ability to set the tone and give dated spaces an…
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3 Common Dishwasher Myths You Need to Stop Believing
The dishwasher is a modern kitchen essential. No longer should we dread the chore of hand washing and drying every dish, glass, pot, and pan that was used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Although this appliance is one commonly found in the average kitchen, the correct way to load and run it is something of a…
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4 Easy Tips to Heat and Cool Your Home In an Instant
Keeping your home cool throughout the summer and warm during the winter is challenging, no matter the season. It becomes doubly as hard when you aren’t even able to make any structural changes to the home. Here, we share four easy tips on how to heat and cool your rooms in an instant! Closed Off…
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How to Clean Any Mattress — Even After Kids Have an ‘Accident’
There are no magic tricks when it comes to knowing how to clean a mattress. That said, all you need are a few key ingredients (which you probably already have in your cupboard at home), elbow grease, and patience. Take steps to remove stains as soon as they happen, and aim to give your mattress…
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10 Ways to Make Small Spaces in Your Home Look Bigger
How do you make a small room feel spacious? Of all the interior design conundrums, this is the one most homeowners face. Sure, there are the obvious things to try — bringing in natural light, choosing neutral tones and discovering the space-savvy ways of a few strategically placed mirrors — but it’s how you make…
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Tips for Painting a Brick Wall Exterior That Will Update Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Updating the exterior of your home is a surefire way to up your curb appeal and increase the value of your property, but at what cost? In the end, it can prove to be an expensive exercise that may not entirely pay for itself when it comes to the resale value. That’s where the power…