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House Plants and Pets: 12 Plants You Should Know

There are endless benefits to having plants around the house. They improve air quality, promote relaxation, and generally make us feel...

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Eat Your Heart Out: 5 DIY Sauces and Rubs to Try This Summer

Grill season is here! The sauce can make or break the meat. Why settle for bland when you can have dynamic flavor? DIY marinades and...

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Summer Safety Tips 101

Summer means more outdoor activities for many families, some more dangerous than others. It never hurts to be on the safe side to ensure a...

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Meatless Grilling Recipes

It’s summer! That means it’s time to dust off your grill and brandish your barbecuing tools. Usually, a BBQ isn’t complete without hot...

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Easy DIY Birdfeeder Crafts

Backyards really come alive in the summer, with birds and other wildlife. Birdfeeders are a way to attract winged friends and teach kids...

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Urban Living: Walkable Cities of Any Size

Do you want to live somewhere walkable? Or rollable, depending on your method of transport? Walkability is a concept that’s gaining in...

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13 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Address Sign

If there is one piece of home decor that is most often overlooked, it would be your home’s address sign. It’s small, innocuous, and a...

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How Color Affects Your Home

Have you ever wondered why McDonald’s (and Burger King, In-and-Out, etc.) uses red and yellow in their logo and restaurants? Or why...

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Quick Guide to Memorial Day Weekend Projects

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans? In addition to fun at the lake, camping or whatever outside activity you may enjoy, the holiday...

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Get In On These Memorial Day Sales

Who doesn’t love a deal? Retailers are starting to promote their Memorial Day sales and that means consumers can save big if they’re...

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