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Organize Your Home In a Month In Less Than an Hour a Day
The tip about coffee mugs? We’ve all been there. Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet. Register for VolunteerMatch. But “get organized”?...
Top tips for first-time home buyers
The challenge of buying a home for the first time can seem so daunting that it's tempting to either just go with the first house that falls in your price range or continue to rent. To help you demystify the process and get the most out of...
Why You Should Sell Your Home in 2019
Housing markets may not be as hot as previous years, but selling now could be your best bet. Few people are predicting that 2019 will be a record-breaking year for home prices. But relatively speaking, 2019 might be the best time for you ...
The 7 Best Closet Systems You Can Easily Install Yourself
When I started looking to buy an apartment on my own, one of the things I felt most excited about (besides escaping my creepy, noisy neighbors) was the prospect of having ample closets. My old place had nothing in the way of a linen, hall, or c...
Winter Gardening: Plants that Provide Beauty All Year Round
Just because your garden is dormant for the winter doesn’t mean you should snooze, too. Experienced gardeners do their dreaming — and planning — when the snow flies. So while you’re thinking of blossoms and butterflies, be sure to add t...
8 Curb Appeal Tricks That Will Bring Buyers to Your House
These simple home improvement projects will have people excited to tour your home. After investing a considerable amount of money in your home, you certainly want it to always look its best. This is especially the case if you're thinking a...
Holiday Cleaning: Tips for a Guest-Ready Home
How deep do you go when cleaning for holiday guests? Pssst, you can have a clean home without going overboard. If you think wiping down countertops and fluffing a few pillows in advance of the guest onslaught will land you on Santa’s “nice...
5 Ways to Design a Bedroom That Will Actually Help You Sleep
Start by controlling light, sound, and temperature. This article was contributed by Sarah Fogle, a DIYer, self-professed power tool addict, and home renovation blogger, who writes “The Ugly Duckling House.” When it comes to redecorating, ...