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Author Archives: Brittany Icayan
8 Simple and Easy Landscaping Ideas for People Who Hate Yard Work
Yards are meant for fun times — not chores. The point of having your own yard is to enjoy it, not be a slave to it. These easy landscaping ideas will give you more time for outdoor leisure instead of mowing and … Continue reading
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Can You Afford That House? 6 Easy Ways to Find Out
How to make sure your craft beer hobby and monthly mortgage payments can co-exist. This article was contributed by financial expert and blogger Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP, author, speaker, and founder of Workable Wealth. She provides financial coaching for individuals … Continue reading
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Attic Cleaning: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Cleaning your attic removes allergens and respiratory irritants that can make your family sick. Attic cleaning probably isn’t your idea of a good time. But the dust, dander, and mold in that often-neglected room could be irritating your family’s lungs … Continue reading
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Tree Falls On Property Line: Who Pays? Who Picks Up the Pieces?
Who pays depends on numerous factors. When a neighbor’s tree falls over your property line, yell TIMBER, then call your insurance company. Home owners policies cover tree damage caused by perils like wind and winter storms. Most policies cover hauling … Continue reading
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4 Ways to Give Your Kitchen Personality
A creative kitchen can feature your interests and taste — and blend with other rooms. Kitchens are showing more personality these days. As they’ve become a hub, they’re not just for cooking and eating. We’ve been using them for all … Continue reading
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How to Cool a Room Without AC
Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips on how to keep your house cool without frosty air conditioning. These tips will help you cool a house without AC, which will save energy (and avoid AC wars with your family). How to Cool … Continue reading
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7 Cleaning Tips for Keeping Your Home Spotless When Selling It
Drive off with the laundry. You don’t want buyers’ noses to detect your dirties. When your house is on the market, keeping it picture-perfect can be a wee bit stressful. But it is possible to keep your home show-ready while life … Continue reading
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Attic Cleaning: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Cleaning your attic removes allergens and respiratory irritants that can make your family sick. Attic cleaning probably isn’t your idea of a good time. But the dust, dander, and mold in that often-neglected room could be irritating your family’s lungs … Continue reading
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Tagged attic, clean, clutter, homeowner, hurt, remove, respiratory, safety, see
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8 Storage Tips to Help You Clean Better, Clean Faster
The glove hack in #5 is borderline genius. Though there may be a dozen other items on your to do list, you can’t hide from the one you wrote at the top of the page in red and all caps … Continue reading