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Revamp Your Kitchen This Season With These Gorgeous Island Carts

With nesting weather in full swing, there’s one thing on the minds of many homeowners: a space makeover! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to shell out top dollar for a major renovation to give your space a facelift. One of the quickest — and most affordable — ways to transform your kitchen? Pick up…
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These Genius Outlet Shelves Will Help Declutter Your Bathroom

If your bathroom counters are looking cluttered, adding an outlet shelf is a quick and affordable fix. After all, the 10-step skincare routine requires a lot of products, so we don’t blame you for always running out of space. Installing BeraTek’s Power Perch ($7.99, Amazon) is simple: all you do is unscrew the wall plate,…
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Plant Beautyberry Bushes to Brighten Up Your Garden All Winter Long

We write about products we think our readers will like. If you buy them, we get a small share of the revenue from the supplier. Most of us think of winter as the time when all the beautiful flowers and plants we’ve added to our garden disappear and we’re stuck with the bleak absence of…
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7 Top Tips for a January Fridge Detox

Nutritionist, food writer, and broadcaster Fiona Hunter shares her top tips for giving your fridge a much-needed detox this January — and keeping it up! 1. Clear out the naughtiness. It can be incredibly hard to stay on the straight and narrow when there are so many yummy Christmas treats still lurking in your fridge…
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Why You Should Clean Your Mattress — And, How Do It Like a Pro

Cleaning your mattress might not be at the top of your to-do list right now — but maybe it should be. A clean mattress can help prevent icky dust and pest infestations, but can also promote a better night’s sleep. So take a moment to learn how to clean a mattress properly, and you might…
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Tips for Painting a Brick Wall Exterior That Will Update Your Home’s Curb Appeal

Updating the exterior of your home is a surefire way to up your curb appeal and increase the value of your property, but at what cost? In the end, it can prove to be an expensive exercise that may not entirely pay for itself when it comes to the resale value. That’s where the power…
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7 Ways to Style a Living Room Successfully

Whether you prioritize conversation, entertaining, watching TV or all of the above, you want your living room to be an inviting, functional, and stylish space where you enjoy spending time. From the way you lay out your living room to your color scheme and furniture choice, every element contributes to the overall look, feel, and…
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The Best Ways to Store Your Common Pantry Staples

Matching different foods with the appropriate receptacle, such as glass, plastic, ceramic, or metal, is the key to creating optimum conditions. Clear plastic containers are an excellent storage basic as they’re cheap, reliable, and practical. Yet for those concerned about the chemicals used in the production of plastic, there are a myriad of alternatives. Which…
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How to Deep Clean Carpet Without a Machine — And the Best Homemade Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Figuring out how to deep clean a carpet may feel like a daunting task, especially if you want to do it without a machine. Renting those clunky steam cleaners can get pricey over time — and calling in the pros to get the job done will cost even more. Luckily, there’s no need to shell…
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3 Design Tricks For Flawlessly Adding Earth Tones to Your Home

If you’re looking for decorating inspiration, then color is always a good place to start. One of the biggest color trends of late is earthy, muted ochre and terracotta tones found in the desert landscape. It’s all about dulled-down shades that blend in with nature, creating a calm and grounded interior color scheme. “Colors have…