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Tips to Save Money Around the House This Fall

24 September 2020 - 9:00, by , in Home saving money around the house

As fall approaches, it’s natural to shift gears and start thinking about the expenses associated with the holiday season. For this reason, fall is a good time for you to become intentional with your money, especially now because of the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and its associated economic impact.

More specifically, the outbreak of COVID-19 has devastated the American economy, leading to massive job losses across virtually all sectors of the economy. For instance, between February 2020 and May 2020, the number of unemploy

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Effective Ways to Reduce Indoor Allergens

25 June 2020 - 9:00, by , in Home Reduce Indoor Allergens

Allergies are common when it comes to indoor allergens. However, you can reduce them by following these simple and effective ways.

1. Protective nets: Ventilation is essential to let in the natural fresh air, but it can also allow unwanted allergens entry into your home. It is advisable to use protective nets over doors and windows so that only fresh air flows in.

2. Regular Washing: Make sure to wash off the pillowcases, curtains, bed sheets, mattresses, and other clothing items thoroughly with l

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Essential Gardening Tips to Try This Spring

19 March 2020 - 9:00, by , in Archive, General Articles, Home, Lifestyle gardening supplies

Try out these suggestions to get your garden ready for spring.
With the sun shining and the cold of winter finally fading away, it's time to start thinking about your home garden.  Because winter weather conditions probably did some damage, you will have to invest a little time and energy to get your garden back in order.  Here are some of the tips that you should try to prep your garden for spring.

  • Care for Your Soil

During the cold, wet winter months, the soil in your gard

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Try Out These Cleaning Tips this Spring

12 March 2020 - 9:00, by , in Archive, General Articles, Home, Lifestyle cleaning supplies

How to get your home in order this spring.
Now that spring is on its way, it's time to start thinking about your annual deep clean.  Need help getting started on your spring cleaning?  Then here are some of the suggestions that you should try.

Have the Right Supplies

Cleaning your entire home requires quite a few cleaning products.  The last thing that you want is to start cleaning only to realize that you don't have the right supplies on hand.  So, before you begin the big clean, make a list

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Get an Organized Start to the New Year with These Tips

23 January 2020 - 9:00, by , in Archive, General Articles, Home, Lifestyle organized home office

How to get organized this year.
If you have made a new year's resolution to get organized this year, then you may not know where to begin.  Rather than putting things off (like you may have done last year!), try out these easy suggestions to jumpstart your organization journey.

Start Small

Getting organized can seem overwhelming, especially when you look at all the clutter and junk that has accumulated throughout your home.  This is why it's important to start out by tacking small organizationa

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Kitchen Upgrades That Don’t Require a Total Remodel

26 December 2019 - 9:00, by , in Archive, Home, Lifestyle fancy kitchen

Making these updates will breathe new life into your kitchen.
If you want to redo your kitchen, then a full renovation project will require a significant amount of money and time.  Oftentimes, homeowners do not have the resources to complete a total kitchen overhaul.  Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to revamp your kitchen on a budget.  Here are some of the kitchen upgrades that you should try out.

  • Refinish Your Cabinets

One easy and affordable way to make

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Tips for Detoxing Your Home

19 September 2019 - 9:00, by , in Archive, General Articles, Home bright, clean bedroom

  Remove unnecessary toxins from your home. While many homeowners do not think about it, there are many common household products that contain harmful chemical and toxins.  If you do not want to expose your loved ones to these harmful toxins, then here are some of the things that you can do to detox your Read More

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These Plants Can Improve the Air Quality of Your Home

6 June 2019 - 9:00, by , in Archive, General Articles, Home, Lifestyle plant sitting by windowsill

Bring these plants into your home to improve your air quality.
The last thing you want for your loved ones is for them to breathe in polluted, chemical-filled air.  While investing in an air filter is one way to purify the air, you have some more natural options as well.  For instance, there are many indoor plants that have air filtering capabilities.  Here are some of the plants that you should bring into your home.

Snake Plant

Snake plants feature long, two-toned leaves that stretch upwards.

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Suggestions for Working at Home

25 April 2019 - 9:00, by , in Archive, General Articles, Home, Lifestyle man working on computer in his home office

Try out these tips if you work from home.
Working from home offers several benefits.  Not only is it convenient and flexible, but it is often more relaxing.  However, working remotely does have some downsides.  For instance, some people struggle to focus on their work and their productivity suffers.  If you have trouble staying on task when you work from home, then try out these suggestions.

1) Designate a Home Office Space

If you work from home, then creating a workspace will help you stay f

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