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Modern Interior Decorating: What It Is and How to Do It
“Modern,” “contemporary,” “minimalist,” ”mid-century” – there are SO many design styles to choose from when you’re decorating your home! The terms for these design styles are used interchangeably, but should they be? Do they all mean the same thing, or are they similar? In short – no. “Modern” and “contemporary” styles are often conflated because […]
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House Hacks: How to Save Money on Home Expenses Every Month
Saving money is a part of life. Whether you need to pinch pennies to help make ends meet or you just want to live a frugal lifestyle, you probably know that bills for your home stack up quickly. And sometimes, the usual methods of turning the lights off when you leave a room or limiting […]
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How to Set Up an Exercise Space in Your Backyard
Lace-up your shoes and tie your wrist wraps, folks – it’s time to pump some iron! Since this year has been so tumultuous, several gyms were forced to temporarily close their doors but still, members have been hesitant to visit the ones that remained open. Even if your gym is part of the lucky few […]
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Cheap Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Expensive
Don’t you wish you had an interior designer always at your beck and call? Someone who could transform your home into a luxurious, elegant space and create fresh looks every six months? All at a reasonable price, of course. Alas, we are left to fend for ourselves in the home goods stores, with a limited […]
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9 Ways to Make Your Neighbors Jealous of Your Yard
It’s never too early (or too late!) to start brainstorming new ways to freshen up your yard. It doesn’t take much to transform your backyard into a hot hangout spot or upgrade your front yard’s curb appeal. And make your neighbors jealous in the process! (It’s okay, just invite them over later, and they won’t […]
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Electronics to Make Your House More Appealing
Who doesn’t want a more appealing house? We spend a lot of time at home these days, so why not invest in it? Whether you’re looking to raise your house’s value before you list it or just want to impress your guests, upgrading your technology is an excellent way to transform your home’s allure. And […]
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10 Ideas to Spice Up Any Room in Your House
Do you ever feel like a room in your house is just kind of “blah”? Perhaps you’ve been in your space for a while and haven’t changed anything since you moved in. Or maybe you’ve been trying different things, but nothing is really working! It may be time for a change, as with anything in […]
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5 Pandemic-Friendly Activities to Bring Your Family Together
Phew! The year 2020 has been a wild ride so far, hasn’t it? We’re all readjusting to a new “normal” every month – sometimes every week! Our kids are cranky with new schedules and new virtual school experiences, parents are grumpy with new work policies or working-from-home upheaval, and we’re all moody from being crammed […]
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Spooky Halloween Decoration Ideas for Your House
Halloween is the most spooky time of the year, but it’s a fun time too! Hordes of trick-or-treaters trek through the neighborhood in search of the best Halloween house experience, and you can be sure that word spreads fast among sugared-up witches and ghosts. There are two things under intense scrutiny when those trick-or-treaters come […]
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10 Ways to Prepare for Fall
Pumpkins, apple cider, hayrides, crunching leaves on the ground… Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but fall is the most wonderful season! From football tailgating and bonfires to crisp, quiet mornings and soft, chilly breezes, fall appeals to everyone in one way or another. There’s nothing quite like the Harvest Season, […]
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