Tag: Home Living

Posted on 08/15/2024

Growing the Colorful & Pet-Safe Polka Dot Plant

If you want a pet-safe houseplant to add color to your indoor space, consider the polka dot plant. As the name suggests, the polka dot plant has delicately speckled leaves in high-contrast combinations of colors. You can find them in pink, red and white, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to plant several colors together in...

Home Living

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Posted on 05/16/2024

3 Tips for Matching Mismatched Décor and Furniture

If you’ve moved a lot, regardless of homeowner status, there’s a good chance you have a few mismatched pieces that have followed you from place to place. The biggest hurdle most residents seem to run into is how to match the pieces with their current furniture or vice versa. Here are a few ways to merge your mismatched...

Colors

Decor

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Posted on 03/28/2024

3 Things You Need on Your Laundry Room Wall

If you're working with a small laundry space, it's crucial to use all of the surfaces you can for storage and useful features. There are always new and more efficient methods of organization and storage for your laundry room, and small spaces can benefit the most. Here are some tips for items and features to hang on the...

Efficiency

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Posted on 08/24/2023

Budget-Friendly DIY Dog Bed Ideas to Try

A comfortable pet is a happy pet. But sometimes, pet furniture is not comfortable for your budget. Instead of overspending on a dog bed, consider the DIY approach. If you're interested in some clever ways to upcycle items into budget-friendly dog beds, here are some ideas to inspire you. Wine Barrel Bed Wine barrels are a favorite among...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 06/29/2023

Pest Control for Your Plants: What to Know About Whiteflies

Keeping plants at home means contending with the occasional pest. While some garden pests are just an annoyance, others can cause damage and even threaten the life of your plants. One common pest is the whitefly, which can infest both your outdoor garden and indoor houseplants. Here is a guide to everything you need to know about whiteflies:...

Home Living

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Posted on 05/11/2023

3 Home upgrades that can increase property value and bring your household together

Regardless of your household structure, there's a good chance some quality time is bound to happen. Perhaps you fancy a few board games, potluck dinners or simply relaxing on the couch, but what if you could get a little more productive with your household's quality time? Here are a few popular projects for any household: The breakfast nook...

Breakfast Nook

Diy

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Posted on 12/08/2022

3 Awesome Virtual Gathering Ideas

Most of us are fairly accustomed to using long-distance technologies. But did you know you can use those same long-distance technologies to do more than communicate with the office? Here are 3 excellently entertaining ways to stay in-touch with your loved ones while having a blast. Virtual Tea/Coffee Having a warm cup of tea or coffee with loved...

Entertaining

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Posted on 08/25/2022

Cleanup: Tips for After Your Home Shindig

Getting together with friends and family can be a very rewarding experience. Good food, great conversations, time well-spent with the ones you love and a chance to show off your home. However, when all the festivities are done, you’re often left with a mess you probably don’t want to contend with. Here are 3 simple ways to minimize...

Cleaning

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Posted on 02/17/2022

4 Tips for Keeping an Old House Cool & Comfortable in Hot Weather

Vintage homes are full of charm and character. Unfortunately, if they haven’t had extensive updates, old houses might have poor insulation and other structural issues. While these things may not hinder your ability to live happily in an old house, they can lead to higher utility bills. If you live in an old house without air conditioning, hot...

Energy Saving

Home Living

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Posted on 02/03/2022

Ideas for Designing Your Own Retro Gaming Room

Image by Andrzej Rembowski from Pixabay With more of our daily lives spent at home, it’s the perfect time to set up a game room. If you have unused space in your home or want to enhance an existing game room, there are lots of things you can do to accomplish your design goals. If you want to...

Gaming

Home Entertainment

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