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Companion Gardening: What Plants Grow Well Together?

Do you ever wish your garden produce would grow a little bigger? Many plants will grow bigger and produce more if planted near other plants they like. Companion gardening is the idea that many plants will help each other when planted nearby, and it is a tried and true way to garden that has proven beneficial for…

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How to Remove Carpet

Carpet seems like the perfect flooring material when it’s first being installed. It’s soft, warm, and muffles sound to keep the busy parts of a home quieter. However, it also tends to trap dirt and bacteria, ages badly over the years, and eventually can contribute to allergies. When it comes time to remove carpet, it…

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Gameday snack table with a football

How to Throw a Great Big Game Party

Whether you’re a football fan or not, chances are you have plans for the Big Game on Sunday, February 12. All across the country, Americans will be settling in around the largest TV they can find with friends, family, food, and their favorite beverages. How do you know if you’ve thrown a successful Big Game…

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A decorated small room

7 Ways to Decorate a Small Room

Modern, traditional, farmhouse, contemporary – no matter your style, there’s always a way to decorate any room, even those with less square footage. If you have a small room that you want to make appear bigger, here are seven ways to easily do so. 1. Define Areas with Rugs Use rugs to help separate parts…

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Flooded Yard

How Do I Fix Bad Drainage in My Yard?

Effective yard drainage is critical for keeping your yard dry and your house in good shape. A soggy yard can cause a host of landscaping problems and unpleasantries that can ruin your backyard. Furthermore, a poorly draining yard can also direct water into your foundation, which can attract pests, rot, mildew, and mold and can…

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Paint brush staining wood

How to Stain Wood Like the Pros

Staining is a unique option for finishing wood because it can add color and luster without completely hiding the grain of the wood. Unlike painting, staining tends to highlight the natural beauty of wood furniture or trim rather than disguise it. However, this also makes stain a little trickier to apply evenly. Newcomers to the…

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Apple Tree

Benefits of Planting Fruit Trees

Growing fruit trees in your yard can have many benefits, including fresh fruit and cleaner air. It also allows you to connect with your environment and the growing process. Fruit trees can also add desirability to home that is for sale. Here are 4 reasons planting a fruit tree can benefit you. 1. Fresh Fruit…

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How to Create the Perfect Work Environment at Home

Do you work from home? Thanks to the rise and impact of modern-day technology, it’s safe to say a lot of us do, whether you’re self-employed and work from your computer, or have taken your work home with you from the office. However, have you ever considered just how effective your working environment is, and…

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Laundry Room

6 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Laundry Room

You spend hours washing and folding clothes in your laundry room, so it should be a place that sparks some level of joy. There are loads of opportunities to freshen it up, but before you call in the contractor and spend thousands on a renovation, consider making some of the below DIY changes.  They’re quick,…

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