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The Highest-Rated Spring Cleaning Products From Walmart
There’s just something about melting snow and daffodils poking through the ground that makes a person want to get cleaning. Short days and cold weather are a perfect recipe for dust gathering, dirt accumulating, and clutter dominating inside the house.…
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19 Steps to Prep Your House for Fall and Winter
There’s a lot to do to get the house and yard ready as the seasons change from the heat of summer to cooler days and even cooler nights. Some of these things help prep for winter, while others will add…
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12 Reasons to Get Rid of Your Lawn
Your time is your money, but freeing yourself from a time-consuming, water-thirsty lawn can still be a hard decision to make. Our American mind’s eye sees traditional homes paired with sprawling green, grassy lawns as the quintessential aesthetic to strive…
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30 Patriotic Products That Show Your American Pride
Flag Day is celebrated in June, leading right into perhaps the most patriotic of American holidays, the Fourth of July. In honor of the “season,” let your surroundings reflect your pride in our country. And leading the way is Old…
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20 Cheap Home Decorating Ideas for Tight Budgets
While New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement, the beginning of the year is also a great time for home improvement. Thankfully, upgrading a home with a fresh and modern look doesn’t require as much of a commitment as a…
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25 Things You Don’t Need to Bring into 2018
In Marie Kondo’s best-selling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” she says you should purge everything from your home that does not give you joy. This method of organizing is now known as the KonMari method. The new year…
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10 Cheap Ways to Fill Your Home with Art
You don’t have to be a millionaire aficionado to turn your home into an expertly curated, art-filled place. There are plenty of ways to brighten up your plain white walls…
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Make These 10 Frightfully Cheap DIY Halloween Decorations
Properly preparing for Halloween means getting into the spirit by decorating the front door, porch, windows, and yard. These penny-pinching ideas for homemade Halloween props keep the holiday fun without spooking…
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12 Easy Fall Decorating Ideas Inspired by Nature
The pumpkins, pine cones, acorns, corn, leaves, and sticks that make fall décor so cozy and charming are close at hand and easy to work with — just turn to…
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61 Must-Have Items to Spruce Up Your Patio for Under $300
Sunny summer weather means more outdoor entertaining, which also means your old weathered patio furniture could probably use a makeover. It’s surprisingly easy to furnish a big backyard or apartment…
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15 Cheap and Easy DIY Projects for Your Backyard
With the sun shining, the grass green, and the flowers blooming, it’s an ideal time to tackle a few of those outside DIY projects you’ve had on the back burner.…
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10 Household Items You Should Clean More Often (and Three You Shouldn’t)
Cleaning your house is a must-do, and there are some spots in your home that definitely need attention at least weekly and some even daily. Other areas don’t need frequent…
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15 Costco Products That Are Mandatory for Any Man Cave
Man caves provide solitude, relaxation, and a place to entertain. Every person crafting their cave is different, but some essentials are all but universal, and anyone looking for that perfect…
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How to Save Money at Home Depot and Lowe’s
If you’re considering taking on a home improvement project, chances are a few trips to Home Depot or Lowe’s are in your future. DIY jobs can be costly, but you…
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14 Ways for Do-It-Yourselfers to Save on a Home Renovation
A general contractor typically charges up to 20 percent of the total cost of a home renovation, according to Angie’s List, which might make it tempting to do the job…
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How to Stop Spending $400 a Year on Your Lawn and Garden
Tending your yard isn’t cheap — homeowners spent an average of $407 on lawn and garden care in 2016, according to the annual National Gardening Survey by Harris Interactive. While…
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10 Tips for Reviving Your Outdoor Furniture
Warm weather and sunny skies mean backyard barbecues are coming soon. Don’t let worn outdoor furniture bring down the mood. From making new cushions to painting chairs to restaining wood…
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16 Ways to Live Like a Minimalist
From the kitchen and closets to the home office and beyond, clutter doesn’t just overwhelm us. There’s evidence that even mild hoarding is bad for emotional health. Minimalism is freedom…
