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How to Make a Livable Space

Let’s assume one of two things: 1. you have a small space to work with but want to make it awesome…or 2. You have a larger space to work...

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Home Alone: How Long Can Your Pet Be Unattended?

Maybe you have a busy lifestyle and aren’t home a lot. That isn’t always a recipe for success when combined with having a pet. You might be...

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Giving Back: Back to School Edition

August is back-to-school month across the United States, but because of the global pandemic, there are even more challenges than usual this...

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A Parent’s Guide to Handling Virtual Learning

A global pandemic was not on anyone’s back to school list, but regardless, it is something every parent in the US is having to think about....

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Laundry Room Organization in 6 Steps

The laundry room: with its stockpiles of dirty (and clean!) clothes, lost socks, and containers of cleaning supplies – it’s not usually the...

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Backyard Privacy

Backyard privacy comes in many forms. You can go as light as lattice or build a full-blown outdoor kitchen with stone walls. The options...

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Home Sweet Homes: International Edition

Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz said it best when she stated, “there’s no place like home.”When you hear the word “house” what comes to...

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The How-To Guide on Family Meal Planning

There are many benefits to planning your family’s meals for the week or the month. It saves you time and money by helping you stick to a...

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Cover Your Ground: 7 Curb Appeal Ideas for Your Yard

When it comes to curb appeal, most people think of bright green yards, flowers in every color of the rainbow, and cute front porch...

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Preparing for Back to School during a Pandemic

With the school year quickly approaching, many parents (and teachers!) are struggling with the choices that lay ahead. Because of the...

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