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10 Brilliant Uses for Pennies That Have Nothing to Do With Spending Them
You might think the one cent coins rattling around in your purse are a nuisance, but there’s actually a lot of brilliant uses for pennies that have nothing to do with spending them! Take a look at how you can get more out of the pennies in your wallet or change jar. (But make sure…
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10 Brilliant Uses For Lemons That’ll Make Your Life a Whole Lot Easier
When life give you lemons, don’t make lemonade — use them for these brilliant lemon hacks! The little yellow fruit can help keep your house clean, boost your health, and generally make life easier. 1. Lift tarnish from utensils. The extra set of silverware you like to use for alfresco dining is in need of…
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9 Easy-to-Use Home Printers That Will Make Life a Breeze
You may recall a time when printing a simple piece of paper meant heading into the office or asking someone with access to one for a little help in getting the job done. Nowadays, there’s no need, as printers have evolved to become so compact and user-friendly, they’re practically a home office essential. Just like…
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This Genius Trash Bin Changes Its Own Bag and We’re Amazed
I’m pretty easy-going in the cleaning department compared to most, but if there’s one pet peeve I have, it’s going to throw something away in the trash — only to find an empty bin where a trash bag should be. When I forget to replace it, something about having to stop whatever I’m doing to seek…
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8 Clever Tips for Growing a Gorgeous Garden on a Dime
Last year, Americans spent an average of $500 on lawn care — more than any previous year! To the rescue: FIRST polled the pros for easy ways to save on plants, tools, and more. Opt for TLC Greens “Check out the clearance section at your local nursery or superstore — that’s where you’ll find gems…
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9 Home-Decorating Commandments Every Home Owner Should Follow
While decorating your home is a very personal art, there are certain principles 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. Dos Make your decorating style…
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Get Rid of Pesky Gnats on Your House Plants With These Super Simple Tricks
I’m a huge plant fanatic. In fact, you’ll find potted greenery in every corner of my home. But while I love the idea of keeping plants and flowers in the house, there’s one pesky problem that I’ve struggled with year after year — gnats. You know those tiny little black flies taking over your home…
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This Kitchen Staple Will Get Rid of Any Sneaky Dust Mites
We don’t blame you if you dread dusting your home every week, and we don’t blame you if you skip it every so often, either! Dusting tends to feel like a never-ending chore that just causes your allergies to act up, even if you use a dust-trapping brush. Plus, pesky dust mites are hard to…
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How to Grow Your Own Herbs Indoors
Herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow indoors — especially if you have very little space to play with. You don’t need to be a green-fingered gardener either. All you need is a sunny window to create your own little herb garden to enjoy a convenient supply of homegrown produce at the clip…
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10 Questions To Ask Before Marie Kondo-ing Your Life
It’s the trend thats swept the nation since Tidying Up with Marie Kondo appeared in our Netflix recommendations — minimalism. You may only know of minimalism through the context of art or music, but it’s actually also a way of life that’s been around long before Western cultures decided to commercialize it. In fact, it’s…