Category: Home and Garden
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Creative Ways to Use Spare Change
There’s not much you can do with a penny anymore. Not only have prices gone up so much that small change feels even smaller than it once did, but the widespread use of credit cards has put a further dent in the usefulness of coins. Never fear; here are some ideas for ways to put…
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Making Your Yard Attractive to Songbirds
Beautiful songbirds add visual interest to your yard, and their melodies are wonderful spring and summer background music. If you are interested in increasing the number of songbirds that visit your yard, here are some simple steps you can take. From considerations such as plant selection, placement, and care to feeding, watering, and housing of…
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How to Protect Your Hard-Earned Money from Scammers
Scammers are the worst. They use sneaky tactics to take advantage of people, leaving victims feeling hopeless and distrustful of the world. When it comes to protecting yourself from scammers, knowledge is power. Here are some thoughts on how to recognize and avoid con artists. General Good Practices to Protect Yourself from Scammers While there is…
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Three Ways to Manage a Massive To-Do List
Feeling overwhelmed by a to-do list a million miles long? Trying to chip away at those tasks but feel like you’re spinning your wheels? You are far from alone. The fact is, in our busy world, it’s easy to fall behind. But there are things you can do to get back on track. Read on…
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10 Easy-to-Grow Flowers for Beginners
Choosing flowers for your landscape is exciting. But nothing puts a damper on your dreams of a beautifully landscaped property faster than a garden full of dead flowers. If you’re new to gardening, it’s usually best to cut your teeth on hardy flower varieties before working your way up to more difficult plants. Read on…
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Spring Clean Your Personal Finances
Spring is a time of renewal, the perfect time to address annual tasks of cleaning and organization. This year go beyond the annual garage clean-out and set aside some time to get your financial house in order. Here are some tips. Clean Out Old Files Having documents with your personal information lying about is risky.…
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5 East Steps to Planting a Tree
The benefits of having mature trees in your landscape are many. Trees provide shade, dampen the effect of noise pollution, and attract wildlife to your yard. If your space is lacking in greenery, new trees may be something to look into. Sure, it will take a while for small trees to fill in. But that’s…
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9 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Maybe you are planning to put your home on the market and want to ensure a quick sale. Perhaps you just bought a new house and want to change up the look of the front of your home. Or maybe you’re just sick of looking at the run-down exterior of your home and want to…
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Spring Homeowner Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
The snow has melted, and the birds are singing. Spring is finally here! And just like the birds, you’re probably taking advantage of the warm weather to spruce up your nest. With this handy checklist, you can make sure that your home receives the complete physical inspection and preventative maintenance that it needs. Here is…
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Four Easy Steps to Plant a Container Garden
Container gardens are a beautiful addition to any porch or patio. While pre-made container gardens are available to purchase, it can be fun to create your own unique container garden arrangement. It’s also easy when you follow these four steps. Pick a Container Choose a container large enough to hold several plants. Depending upon the…