Prepare Your Home for an Emergency

[ad_1] Today is, understandably, a solemn day. Whether you experienced the events of eight years ago in person, like Sherry who watched the towers fall, or like me watching on…

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Is Your Home Making You Feel Constantly Irritable?

[ad_1] Many of us want a tidier, more organized home, but sometimes the way we tackle organization actually makes things harder. In this episode we talk with a home-efficiency expert…

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I Dream of Greenie Free Sample Giveaway

[ad_1] ***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries*** This week’s giveaway features a thoughtfully curated, eco-friendly prize pack from a local Virginia business, Green Nest. All items are sustainable, stylish,…

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How to Plant Leyland Cypress for a Privacy Screen

[ad_1] Our house has a few spots where privacy is, let’s say, limited. Coming from a home where the yard felt completely private to one where we sometimes feel unusually…

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How to Add Basement Storage: Practical Ideas and Tips

[ad_1] Thanks to the generous support from True Value, we finally have a fully dry, usable basement perfect for storage and organization. After prepping and waterproofing what used to be…

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Why We Removed Half Our Kids’ Toys

[ad_1] We had an “a-ha” moment during spring break that sparked a massive whole-house purge — including a mountain of toys — and the kids’ reaction surprised us. This week…

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9 Low-Light Indoor Plants That Thrive in Dim Rooms

[ad_1] I once believed every houseplant needed a bright windowsill or direct sun to thrive. I was wrong. Many popular houseplants do very well in shaded corners and rooms with…

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Why We Chose an IKEA Sectional Sofa (Honest Review)

[ad_1] We recently set out on a sectional hunt. We traveled beyond our local stores, even driving two hours north to Washington, DC, to visit the Mitchell Gold + Bob…

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Create a Tiled Cardstock Tray with Liquid Resin

[ad_1] This holiday season we wanted a crafty project that used our personal photos, but not the usual photo-mug or predictable keepsake. We found inspiration from Moo, a small printing…

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How to Choose the Right Backyard Storage Shed

[ad_1] There’s a running joke among my friends that our conversations inevitably drift to sheds. We either admire the ones we pass on our runs, complain that we need more…

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Frame Magazine Pages into Instant Wall Art

[ad_1] I couldn’t resist sharing a small new addition to our desk that brightened the room. While flipping through a recent issue of Real Simple, I came across an inspirational…

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Free Bling Giveaway: Sparkling Jewelry Finds

[ad_1] Happy Veteran’s Day! First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the men and women serving our country today and to all who have served before….

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Freebie: Celebrate Our 5th Anniversary with a Special Gift

[ad_1] ***This giveaway has reached our cap of 10,000 entries and is now closed. See who won below!*** It took just under six hours to reach the 10,000-entry limit for…

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Pruning Overgrown Azaleas: Restore Shape and Blooms

[ad_1] As you last saw a few weeks ago, we removed our old screen door and painted the entry door a vivid lipstick red. After that, we also pulled down…

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Cincinnati House Crash Caught on Video — Police Respond

[ad_1] Quick update: Tonight we’ll be cozying up in Boston at the West Elm on 160 Brookline Avenue for cookies, cocoa, and a book signing at 6pm. More info here….

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