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Easy Tips to Remove Different Types of Stains

10 June 2021 - 9:00, by , in Home Easy Tips to Remove Different Types of Stains

From dropping a glass of wine to an ink pen leaking through the pocket of your shirt, stains can occur when you least expect them. The key is knowing how to remove them and acting as quickly as possible to prevent them from setting or becoming permanent. The faster you take action, the more likely you will get the stain out on the first try.

The following are a few common types of stains and how you can remove them easily.

  • Blood Stains

    • With blood stains, you have to act quickly. White vinegar is

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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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