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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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9 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Mother's Day is all about celebrating Mom and everything she does. So, let her sleep in, grab some little helpers, and make her a brunch...

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Spring Home Maintenance

The weather is getting warmer, and everything outside is coming alive again. That means it's time to clean, repair, and refresh your home....

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4 Things You Should Know About Life After College

Remember how we all just couldn’t wait to grow up? We dreamt about where we would live, the jobs we would have, the oh-so-perfect people we...

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Grow Your Own Food

Food is life. Growing your own food is empowering. You can start big or small – anywhere from a few ingredients to total self-sufficiency....

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Easter Fun with Kids

Springtime is finally here, and Easter is right around the corner. It's time to get your kids out of the house, or if the weather is too...

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5 Tips For Dealing with Difficult Neighbors

So, you found your dream house in your dream neighborhood. But there’s one thing you didn’t account for: difficult neighbors. From noisy to...

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Your DIY Dream Patio Starts Here

Turning an ordinary patio into an oasis is something many homeowners dream about, but many don’t bring to fruition. As much as the end...

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