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Tips to Get The Outside of Your Home Ready for Fall

by Contributing Writerupdated on September 5, 2019September 5, 20191 Comment

Image by JamesDeMers from Pixabay The temperatures will start to cool soon, and we’ll notice the falling leaves. All of these serve as a reminder that the fall season is upon us, and all of the things that come along with that. As the seasons change, so do the things that we do in our homes and the needs of our homes change too. Summer might not feel like it is quite over, but it can be a really good time to do some seasonal maintenance, in order to help your home to be in good shape for when fall comes and the …

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Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

by Contributing Writerupdated on August 16, 2019August 16, 20199 Comments

Image by David Mark from Pixabay If you have the choice, then many of us wouldn’t really spend hours on end at the weekend clearing leaves out of the gutter. But when you are a homeowner and have a home to care for, it is likely to be your biggest investment. So being able to maintain it is a must. However, home maintenance can often feel like a bit of a daunting chore, especially if you are a bit of a reluctant handy-person who doesn’t know their way around a radiator or a boiler. The good news is that all …

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Make Your Home Look Brand New Without Breaking The Bank

by Contributing Writerupdated on August 6, 2019August 6, 20195 Comments

Do you want your home to look and feel brand new? Of course, you do, but you might not have a lot of money in your budget to achieve this. It’s not always possible to spend thousands renovating and redecorating our home. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make it look bright and new. Here are a few of the possibilities that you should consider to ensure your home looks fantastic even without a lot of spending money. A Fresh Coat Of Paint An easy option that certainly won’t break the bank would be to repaint the walls. You …

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Home Essentials: Emergency Escape Plan with First Alert

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on August 6, 2019August 5, 20198 Comments

Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Plan, practice, and repeat your escape plan with First Alert! Home ownership is no joke. From the down payment to the insurance to the actual maintenance, it can be a taxing and time-consuming process. I have been a homeowner a few years now and I am constantly surprised by my learning curve. Lawn care! Vent cleaning! Humidity assessment! Why don’t they teach these things in school?! Admittedly, my windows may be a bit grimy, but there is one home essential that I am not going to neglect… an emergency escape plan. And …

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Eco-Friendly Ways To Defeat Allergies At Home

by Contributing Writerupdated on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Photo by Paige Cody on Unsplash Try Natural Remedies When a sneezing fit hits, you will turn to the kitchen cupboard for a pill. Sometimes, the only way to prevent attacks is to use drugs. However, you don’t want to overdo it with the traditional forms of antihistamines as you will develop immunity. Then, the next time you’re in desperate need of relief, the pills won’t work as well or at all. Thankfully, natural remedies exist that are as effective as the pharmaceutical ones. Studies suggest an extract called Ze 339 is as powerful as any antihistamine on the market. Also, Phleum pratense …

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3 Tips for Making Your Home More Beautiful

by Contributing Writerupdated on June 28, 2019June 28, 20191 Comment

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay Your home is a place where you spend a huge amount of your time – which, of course, means that when your home is as uplifting and fun to be in as possible, your general mood and sense of well-being and appreciation for life, are likely to be significantly higher as well. There are various things that we look for in an uplifting and positive home environment. For example, comfort, practicality in terms of the space and appliances offered, et cetera. At the same time, though, beauty, and a strong aesthetic appeal are very important …

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Home & Design: Little Colorado Wooden Toy Boxes

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on May 28, 2019May 24, 20191 Comment

There’s nothing quite like a toddler to ruin interior decor. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore my child. But between crayons, toy sets, the endless party favors, and cookie crumbs, it’s like a pint-size tornado is tearing through the living room on the daily. My meticulously styled, serene retro-chic home has been taken over by a 3-year-old hoarder. That’s why Little Colorado and their gorgeously crafted toy boxes are today’s home design quick pick. Solid wood, sturdy construction, and a beautifully classic design, this Captain’s Chest wooden toy box is perfection. It is large enough to hold toys both …

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Home & Design: Linenly Organic Bamboo Sheets

by Sam Temsah-Deniskinupdated on May 21, 2019May 20, 20192 Comments

David versus Goliath. Edison versus Tesla. Martha Stewart versus Gwyneth Paltrow. Me versus Bedding. Rivalries that span the test of time. My Goliath is bedsheets. I do not know what interior designer I pissed off in a past life, but I have the worst luck with bedding. Whether it’s fitted sheets that aren’t deep enough or a pillowcase that rips at the seams after 1 week, I have had the hardest time finding the right sheets. But no more! Thanks to my friends at Linenly, my struggle is over. Check out my new gorgeous set of 100% Organic Bamboo Sheets. …