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11 Easy-Up, Easy-Down Decor Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays
Start saving those egg cartons! Give or take a Scrooge or two, everybody loves the holidays: Decorating the tree, hanging lights, hanging holly … all those things! But you know what nobody loves? Taking all those things down. Because, wow, what an unorganized … Continue reading
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A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In
Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventative maintenance is key. When the last of summer’s heat is a faint memory, and you’re pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it’s time to tackle a … Continue reading
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8 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips that Every Homeowner Should Know
Some Halloween tricks can really cost you. Plenty of people love a good Halloween scare — as long no one gets hurt. And that includes your house. Hot lights and kids on foot present some real risks to homeowners. Follow these eight tips … Continue reading
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How to Disinfect a Home Correctly
Real estate pros are taking disinfectant wipes to home showings and in their car to clean frequently touched surfaces as they interact with clients to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But are you disinfecting correctly? HouseLogic.com reports that the best … Continue reading
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Organize Your Home In a Month In Less Than an Hour a Day
Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet. Register for VolunteerMatch. But “get organized”? It’s a goal so broad that just trying to figure out what … Continue reading
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Best Time Of The Year To Buy Things For Your Home
Buying stuff can be stressful. Knowing the best time of the year to buy appliances and other household items can lessen the anxiety. Furniture: You could save 30% to 60% buying furniture in January and July, as stores try to … Continue reading
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12 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter
Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips. Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less … Continue reading
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12 Outdoor Halloween Decorations to Spook Out Your House
Halloween lights and decoration ideas you can DIY. Colorful floodlights add a haunted-house vibe to your run-of-the-mill dollar-store outdoor Halloween decorations. Make Paper Silhouettes Black-paper silhouettes are a wickedly cool way to make Halloween decorations light up the night. Get … Continue reading
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