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12 home decor tips for a mental health boost

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What do funeral parlors, prison cells and courtrooms all have in common? Other than being places you’d probably rather avoid, they’re all examples of spaces that use color, texture, lighting and room layout to evoke particular emotional responses from their occupants. And it works.

Although it’s a far less extreme — and solemn — ...Read more

7 bad habits that are making your house dirtier

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We all want a clean home: Beyond the sanitary aspect, there’s something immensely soothing and satisfying about living in a tidy space, which is why we’re always researching how to clean better. Still, despite our best efforts, our homes will eventually get dirtier and in need of cleaning again, but there are also ways you can make cleaning ...Read more

Sneaky ways to save money when furnishing your home

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Moving to a larger home or furnishing a new home is expensive no matter what your budget is, because there’s just a lot to buy. However, there are ways to furnish and decorate your home that save cash while maximizing style. It’s not about waiting for a sale or buying used — here are some sneaky ways to save money on furniture and decor ...Read more

Living Space: How to clean the grossest spots in your bathroom

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Make a mental list of your least favorite places to clean in your house. There’s a good chance at least a couple of them are found in your bathroom. There are the grimy grout lines, the clogged drains and we don’t even need to mention the toilet, right?

While scrubbing these areas will likely never become your favorite household chore, we ...Read more

Renovation vs. remodel: What’s the difference?

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While it might seem inconsequential to use the terms “renovation” and “remodeling” interchangeably, it can make a major difference when communicating your scope of work to contractor candidates. While many DIYers and pros alike seem to rotate between “renovating,” “remodeling,” and even “flipping” when describing their ...Read more

11 items to purge from your closet for a clutter-free wardrobe

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No matter how big they are, closets never seem to have enough storage space. Whether yours is overflowing with clothes you never wear, or packed with miscellaneous items, a quick refresh can help streamline your closet storage and make room for the things you actually wear.

Start by clearing out these 11 items, including out-of-season attire ...Read more

Choosing bathroom wallcoverings

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The quickest way to transform the look of a bath is to change the walls. Whatever surface you choose, remember that a bathroom wallcovering must stand up to heat, moisture and frequent cleaning. Mixing and matching materials for their strengths in different areas works well, especially if the bathroom is divided into compartments.

Paint

Paint ...Read more

9 easy ways to remove dust and dirt from baseboards

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Cleaning baseboards is an easy job to overlook, and it has a reputation as a tedious household chore. But keeping baseboards clean of dust, hair, and splatters can greatly improve the appearance of any room. Ideally, baseboards in highly trafficked areas like the entryway, kitchen, and bathroom should be dusted weekly, while baseboards in rooms ...Read more

12 easy ways to extend your kitchen storage

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Not all kitchens are created equal. Some are so small that they are barely usable. We tapped Kate Fisher of The Neatist in Durham, North Carolina, and Tonia Tomlin of Sorted Out in Dallas, Texas, for easy kitchen storage ideas that can make things feel less cluttered and cramped — without having to tear down any walls.

1. Make use of magnets....Read more

These are the best plants for your bathroom

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Bathrooms, by design, can feel like very sterile places. Those glass, tile and bare surfaces are easy to clean, but can feel — and look — a little cold. If you want to warm the place up, without making it harder to wipe down those surfaces, there is an easy solution: plants!

Adding a little greenery instantly transforms a room from clinical...Read more

Avoid these 6 mistakes when using harsh cleaning products

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No one likes the sound of “dangerous cleaning products.” But here are some words we like even less: germs, bacteria, and microorganisms. Powerful cleaners like bleach and ammonia are known to destroy 99.9% of said microorganisms, and we’re all for harnessing their potent disinfecting power.

That said, cleaning product safety is also ...Read more

7 things to declutter from your pantry ASAP

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When it comes to keeping your home’s most-used zones organized, knowing how to purge is almost as important as knowing how to tidy. Think about it: It’s much easier to come up with a comprehensive organizational system for 20 items that you use consistently than it is to try and corral 50-plus items you use only occasionally (or, let’s be ...Read more

How often should you wash your sheets? Probably more than you think

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You typically spend upward of eight hours in bed each day, which leads to the buildup of dirt, body oils, dead skin cells, sweat, and other grime on your sheets and bedding. All this residue isn't just gross to think about; it can also provide fodder for dust mites, put extra strain on the fabric’s fibers, and trigger issues including ...Read more

 

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