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3 Natural Remedies to Nix Smelly Odors In the Bathroom, Kitchen, and Laundry Room
Summer is coming to an end, but the heat lingers on… and so do a few not-so-great odors! Here are three easy ways to nix smelly odors and keep your home fresh for pennies! In the Bathroom: Lemon Juice The increased humidity from the summer may have spurred the growth of mold and mildew in…
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Get Your Laundry Super White Without Bleach With This Simple Hack
It’s laundry day, and you just realized that you don’t have any bleach on hand. You know your standard laundry detergent isn’t going to cut it for all those stained shirts and socks, but you don’t feel like going all the way to the store. Or maybe you just don’t want to use bleach because…
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14 Office Products That Will Transform Your Small Work-From-Home Space
The growing threat of coronavirus has undoubtedly affected many aspects of our lives, from our social lives and hobbies (mask-sewing, anyone?) to our working situations. With much of America’s labor force homebound, those who regularly do business in the office are being forced to adjust as they attempt to be productive from their living rooms…
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6 Lessons I Learned After Renovating My House
My husband Steve and I have a simple formula for our home purchases: worst house, best street. Initially, we dabbled in cosmetic renovations and minor transformations. But as our renovation ambitions — and family — grew, we took up the challenge of a major extension and renovation that involved the whole spectrum of the building-world…
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A Walk-Behind Leaf Blower is Fall’s Must-Have Yard Tool
Autumn is undoubtedly one of the coziest, and most beautiful times of the year, with the golden brown leaves clenching onto the tree for the last time before they shed. Trees evolved to shed their leaves as a way to reserve resources and protect themselves from being blown over in the harsher weather conditions. As…
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10 Tips to Make Your Home Look Like an Interior Decorator Passed Through It
You’re bound to learn a thing or two from interior designer Jason Grant’s down-to-earth approach to home decor. Here, he shares his styling advice for every room of your home so you can pull off that effortlessly put-together look like a pro. 1. Dining rooms shouldn’t feel stuffy. The dining area should feel communal and…
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When You Update Your Tile
Tiling fails would have to rank as one of the biggest headaches for any home renovator. If you get it wrong, it’s not exactly an easy fix; but if you get it right, the overall impact can be amazing. Here, expert renovators Michael and Carlene Duffy share the biggest tiling mistakes to avoid. Having made…
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10 Brilliant Uses for Baking Soda All Around the House
Most of us have baking soda somewhere in our kitchen. It’s a household staple that, as you might now, has a variety of uses that make life a whole lot easier. But besides helping baked goods rise in the oven and lifting the occasional stain, there are so many uses for baking soda we bet…
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Do You Save Your Old Cell Phones? A Lot of Money Could Be Coming Your Way
Raise your hand if your household’s junk drawer has a few old phones in it. Is your arm in the air? Good! While your kids or other younger folks in your life may tease you about hanging onto these old and seemingly useless contraptions, we have great news for you. When it comes to mobile…
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Tuesday Is No Longer the Cheapest Day to Buy Plane Tickets
It seems to be common knowledge among travelers that the cheapest day to buy plane tickets during the week is Tuesday. But what if we told you that this piece of common knowledge was actually wrong? According to airfare forecasting company Hopper, the so-called “Tuesday effect” only happens at midnight. And even then, it only…