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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 14th comes with a lot of pressure. What can you possibly get for one of the most important people in your life – your mom? Whatever your budget, these gifts are sure to check all of her boxes. Even better, there’s no need to make a spec...

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Homemade Laundry Soap

One of the most expensive things in your grocery cart could be your laundry detergent but what if you could make a natural and less expensive alternative? You can easily and inexpensively make your own homemade powdered laundry soap. Here is...

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Home Sweet Office

With the recent growth in telecommuting, home offices are also becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Home buyers are looking for a place where they can work, a place to pay bills or simply surf the net. Investing in a home office will help...

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A Case for Composting

Composting is becoming a more and more popular way to save money and be more eco-friendly. There are many reasons to compost but some of the most enticing are it costs next to nothing, and if you're a gardener or have any landscaping at all, y...

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Update your Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchens sell houses. So having a great looking kitchen is important if you are thinking of putting your home on the market or maybe you just need a fresh new look. Cabinets are one of the biggest expenses in a kitchen remodel but with a little...

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Simple Ways to Make Your Life Easier

Why didn’t I think of that?! There are simple and easy ways to make everyday tasks easier. Here are just a few ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! Hull strawberries easily u...

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Getting the Smells Out of Your Home

The last thing you want is a smelly house. When you are trying to sell your home the presence of household odors can affect the sale-ability and the bottom line price. Some of the most common offensive odors are cooking odors, particularly fis...

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Tackling Design Dilemmas

Where you place your furniture can make a big difference. It sets the mood and tone for that room. Most homes are filled with furniture-arranging challenges. Follow these simple tips to turn your design dilemmas into successful arrangemen...

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Tips for Cleaning Kitchen Appliances

They get grimy, dirty, smelly and in can be some of the dirtiest things in your home. What are they? Your kitchen appliances! But with some everyday household items and a little bit of elbow grease, your kitchen appliances can look and smell li...

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Gardening In New England

With the recent scrutiny being placed on food quality in America, many people are looking to starting their own gardens. While there's no denying that keeping a garden can be a lot of work, the benefits of growing your own produce are hard to i...

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