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6 Ways to Make Your Garden More Eco Friendly

Selective focus of a Ladybug on a green garden leaf A garden is inherently “green” in nature, so how is it possible to make it any more eco-friendly than it already is? The truth is, there are plenty of ways that a garden can be both wasteful and even harmful.…
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Creative Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Spacious

Overhead view of an open book, plant, tea and couch in living room interior design Small spaces certainly pose a set of design challenges, but there are plenty of savvy decor tactics that can be employed to make a room seem larger than it actually is, while keeping it stylish at the same time. Here…
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Grilling Out This Summer? Here’s How To Update Your Backyard

Backyard hardscape entertainment area with built-in kitchen As the weather heats up, homeowners almost always gravitate toward their back yards, inviting friends and family over for cookouts and holiday parties. If you’re lucky, you’ve created an oasis that makes gatherings more enjoyable. Even if you don’t have…
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9 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

Hand drawing of an interior design project of a modern kitchen No matter how amazing and comfortable the rest of your home may be, there’s something about the kitchen that has everyone congregating to it. No doubt, your kitchen is the hardest working space your home, and should be designed to…
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Don’t Assume Your Home Will Sell Itself Just Because it’s a Sellers Market

Happy middle aged couple meeting loan advisor to buy a new home It’s still high season for sellers out there in the world of real estate. If you just listed your home, you’re probably feeling very confident that your house will garner plenty of attention and sell shortly, right? While it’s definitely…
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Tips for Hiding TV Cords in Your Home

TV and wooden cabinet with gray armchair in modern living room the concrete wall The average American household now has 2.5 TV sets, even when the number of people in that home is only two. Not only is there a TV set in the main living area, but many families have TVs in children’s…
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Big Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Small House

Increasing White Outlined Houses Against Rustic Background Small houses offer the promise of a simpler life with less material possessions, less maintenance, and a lower mortgage. Despite the benefits there are some tradeoffs that warrant consideration. Before taking the plunge, it’s definitely worth thinking about the pros…
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Selling Your House? 4 Tips for Staging Your Home on a Budget

Stylish compositon of modern living room interior with frotte armchair, wooden commode, side table and elegant home accessories Are you wondering what you need to do to give your house the best chance possible of selling quickly? While there are many things you can do to improve the look of your home, you likely don’t want to spend…
The key was inserted into the door of the new house, inside the room was a cardboard box containing personal belongings and furniture

Just Moved In? 4 Ways to Make Unpacking As Painless As Possible

The key was inserted into the door of the new house, inside the room was a cardboard box containing personal belongings and furniture Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, the experience seems to be equally stressful. As difficult as packing and dealing with utility companies are, though, one of the biggest challenges is living for weeks while surrounded by boxes.…
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3 Tips for Using Mirrors to Improve Your Rooms

Close up smiling woman hanging or fixing mirror on wall Imagine a world without mirrors. You would have no way to check your appearance before leaving the house every day. You’d be forced to conduct routine grooming activities without the benefit of a clear reflection. But most importantly, your home…