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3 Beautiful Easy-Care Potted Plants to Brighten Up Your Home
Missing nature while spending more time indoors lately? Bring the outside in and chase away the blahs with these leafy stunners that thrive in low to little light. Perk up the living room with a Boston fern. “Surrounding yourself with plants during is imperative — they instantly lift your spirits and add life to any…
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How to Clean a Toaster So It’s Free of Crumbs and Burned-on Food
Enjoying a warm, crispy bagel fresh from the toaster is one of the best ways to start the morning. But when was the last time you remembered to wash this handy kitchen appliance? Knowing how to clean a toaster (and doing it often!) will help avoid the buildup of crumbs and food stains that become…
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How to Turn Your Succulents Into a Living Centerpiece
Succulents are delightful, hardy plants that never fail to become a talking point when given their moment in the spotlight. Compact and adaptable, these plants are beloved by serious water-wise gardeners and those whose gardening dreams are confined to their tiny inner-city apartments. There are three main reasons why everyone loves succulents. The first is…
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This Condiment Will Remove Rust From Patio Furniture Without Any Harsh Chemicals
Enjoying a warm spring afternoon or evening in your backyard is exactly what this time of the year is made for! But if you haven’t cleaned your rusty patio furniture yet, you should probably get on it. Luckily, you don’t have to go searching for the best rust removing product at the store or most…
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711 Million Email Addresses Have Been Stolen — This Is How to Know If You’re Affected
We all know the internet is a scary place, but it just got a little bit scarier: A spambot has rounded up 711 million emails to use in a hacking scheme. A security researcher in Paris, who uses the name Benkow, uncovered the bot, which is operating from a web server in the Netherlands. This…
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10 Simple Ways to Add Value to Your Home
If you’re planning on selling your home, you want to put your best foot forward and showcase a tidy, well-maintained property to potential buyers. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to embark on any major renovations, unless of course your bathroom dates back to the 80s, or there are holes in places there shouldn’t be.…
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We’ve Been Stringing Lights on Our Christmas Trees All Wrong
Have you gotten started on your Christmas decorations? If you have yet to tackle trimming your Christmas tree, we’ve got some news that will probably come as a surprise. Despite what your family may have taught you about wrapping Christmas tree lights around your beautiful spruce or pine, you’ve actually been doing it all wrong.…
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8 Affordable Home Styling Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Giving your home a refresh doesn’t have to involve bank loans or substantial renovations. In fact, there are countless ways you can update how your home’s look and feel that are incredibly affordable — free! Get started with these eight clever ideas. 1. Feature your fireplace. A fireplace is often the focal point of a…
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4 Design Mistakes Experts Say We’re All Guilty of Making
From choosing the perfect paint hue to sourcing complementary furniture and hanging artwork, there are a lot of decisions to be made when creating your dream space. With so many decorating choices to consider, it’s understandable if you don’t master everything the first time around. However, according to the professionals, there are some things that…
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8 Easter Decorating Ideas to Make the Holiday Extra Special
Easter marks a wonderful time of the year where we can enjoy an extra-long weekend with friends and family, soaking up the sun, enjoying a chocolate Easter bunny (or 10), and eating way too many Easter eggs. A meal is usually on the agenda, whether it’s a lunch on Good Friday or a lazy brunch on Easter…