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20 Products That Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Relaxing Oasis
Over the last couple of years, a lot of people have invested more in their outdoor spaces. A backyard oasis can do a lot of things: furnish a space for relaxing and/or dining, provide shade, create ambiance, and function as…
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I Lived in My House During Construction. Here’s How it Went.
My husband and I were unenthusiastic about adding on to our little (for four people) house — especially if we had to move out during the project. Construction is, at best, an interruption to daily life. Moving out during the…
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20 Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Home — and What to Do About Them
A home is a sanctuary. A house, on the other hand, is a structure — and danger can lurk in the most obvious or unlikely of places. Tens of thousands of people are hurt badly or killed every year doing mundane things…
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The Best Ikea Products to Help You Organize Your Life
Ikea is best known for sleek chairs, cheap couches, and even its legendary meatballs. But that’s not all it has in store. If that spring-cleaning itch has you longing to bring some order to the chaos of your home, Ikea…
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Highly Rated Amazon Buys to Help You Organize Your Life
Spring will be here any day now (can we get a hallelujah?) and if spending so much more time at your house over the past year has made it clear that you need both a deep spring cleaning and an…
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The Best Home Office Chair Mats for Every Type of Flooring
The rise in work-from-home jobs has meant that, for many of us, home offices have experienced a serious upgrade. But for all the attention we’ve paid to ergonomic desks and chairs, what about the space under our feet? A proper…
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I Tried Overtone Hair Dye — Here’s How It Went
$25 from Amazon Shop Now Lots of women (and men) dye their hair each year — ​​Statista claims 1.06 million Americans used hair coloring products 14 times or more in…
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13 Cleaning Hacks Using Essential Oils
The uses of essential oils are bountiful, from reducing stress and anxiety to getting rid of pests and keeping your house fresh and clean, there are hundreds of ideas out…
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Where to Buy Plants Online
There are a lot of options these days for ordering a plant online and having it shipped to your doorstep. We’ve rounded up details on the top options and, for…
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Hard-to-Believe Facts About the White House
These White House facts reveal strange details, famous moments, and overlooked history inside America’s most iconic address.
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Draft Dodgers: Cheap and Easy Ways to Keep Winter’s Chill Out of Your Home
We all know that once you catch a chill, it can be hard to shake it. Your home can also suffer seasonal chills. There are, though, countless products designed to…
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The Best YouTube Channels to Save Money on DIY Home Projects
One of the best things about YouTube is that it has given people the ability to learn almost anything they want to learn about home improvement. Whether it’s crafts, cooking,…
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Empty Nesters Checklist: Here’s What to Do When the Kids Leave
So, the kids are gone. Finally! Once your last child heads off on his or her own, the house is yours — and yours alone. Join us as we take…
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30 Essentials You Need to Buy to Keep Your House Organized
It’s always a good time to give your home a thorough decluttering and reorganization. From the linen closet to the bathroom vanity and from the playroom to the basement, each…
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When Is It Worth Buying Organic?
Unlike food labels such as “natural” and “free range,” use of the word “organic” is strictly regulated. The U.S. Department of Agriculture certifies products as organic if they meet a…
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If You Have a Backyard, You’re Going to Want a DIY Pergola Kit
Spring is here, and it’s time to spruce up your outdoor living space with a wood, metal, or vinyl pergola. A DIY pergola kit can give your yard a focal…
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13 Little Home Improvement Projects That Make a Big Impact
You don’t need to spend a fortune to give your home a facelift that will add value and give it a fresh new look. These simple projects for the kitchen,…
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Spring Cleaning Tips From People Who Clean and Organize for a Living
“Spring cleaning” is a term that can intimidate all but the most seasoned neat freaks, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We talked to professional cleaners and organizers…
