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Avoid Holiday Feast Fiascos

Thanksgiving is this week!--does that stress you out? If it does, that's not surprising; there are so many details that go into preparing a holiday meal, and there are plenty of things that could go wrong. The last thing you need is to be taken by surprise by being out of an important ingredient, or…
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The Dishwasher Cleaning Guide

Believe it or not, dishwashers actually need to be cleaned periodically. You would think that as they clean dishes, they themselves get clean, but they actually don't; the food particles they clean off the dishes can get stuck and cause bad odors or even mold without proper cleaning, which results in less efficient dishwashing. But…
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Closet Organization 101

Is your closet cluttered? Keeping clothes, shoes, and accessories organized in a closet can be a very difficult task. It's so easy for things to slide off of hangers, or just not have a specific spot in the first place, resulting in those things ending up often on the floor. But marthastewart.com has a great…
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Fall Leaf DIY

In fall, the changing colors of the leaves are a beautiful theme to decorate your home with. And why not decorate using the leaves themselves? Using a preservation technique, real fall leaves can be used instead of silk leaves for projects that will last year after year. If you want to learn about the process of…
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Winterizing Your Home

Are you ready for your heating bill to go up? Winter is knocking at the door, and you don't want to let it in! Well, according to a post on bobvila.com, you don't have to let winter in, and you don't have to spend a ton of money in order to keep it out. How? Check…
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Cold and Flu Prevention: Cleaning

Cold and flu season is here and germs are spreading rapidly. But thankfully, coming down with a bug is not always unavoidable. There are certain steps--besides drinking lots of orange juice and doing other things to bolster your immune system--that you can take to stop viruses in their tracks, even after someone's already brought it into your…
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The Many Uses of WD-40

You probably know that WD-40 is pretty useful to have, and hopefully you already have some around your home. But WD-40 might be even more useful than you think, and you might decide to keep a can of it handy in your car and in other places, too, if you read about these "9 Unusual Ways to…
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Maintenance for a More Efficient Water Heater

It's certainly no fun having your water heater break down, especially when it's cold outside and you really want that warm shower. And the cost of replacing a broken water heater is not something you want to have to deal with either. So how can you avoid having your water heater fail you? Keep up with…
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Neutralize Odors Naturally

Eliminating household odors can be a struggle, even with expensive cleaners and chemicals. If you're struggling with odors in your home, you should check out this article posted on bobvila.com called "Clear the Air: 10 Natural Ways to Cure Household Odors", which details 10 natural solutions to your bad smell situations. The natural remedies they describe…
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The Best Neutral Pro Paint Picks

It's not easy choosing the perfect shade of paint for your painting projects, even if you've decided to go with a neutral color. Sometimes, you might want a little advice or maybe some inspiration. You just might find what you're looking for in this article posted on bobvila.com called "21 "Expert Picks" for Fail-Safe Colors". In…
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Alternative Christmas Color Palettes

You know the usual colors of the Christmas season are red, green, and gold, but do you know you can decorate for Christmas without following this color scheme? It is entirely possible to make festive decorations without the holiday's traditional color palette, and you mind find that without it the results are classier and more stylish.…
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Home Safety Essentials

It can be easy to forget to prepare for emergency when we all want to think that a disaster wouldn't happen to us--only other people. But taking safety precautions can be very simple and so worth it for prevention, or in case you do find yourself in an unthinkable situation like a fire, a robbery, or…
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Pests = Unwanted Holiday Guests

The holiday season is approaching, and you may be preparing to have guests over. But the holiday season is also a time of year when many unwanted guests want to come in and find a warm place to lodge. What can you do to keep these stowaways away? thisoldhouse has a great article called "Pest…
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How to Garden in the Snow

How to Garden in the Snow Winter's coming! Game of Thrones may have put the fear of the cold season in us, but don't take it to heart when it comes to gardening. Even when the snow cover the ground, there's plenty you can still do to prepare for the spring. Not only that, but…
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Preparing Your House for Winter

  Winter is on its way! For many of us it will be too soon. Regardless of how  you feel about all of the cold and snow that is sure to start flying, it's always a great idea to get the home ready for winter's cruel bite. Here are several easy inspections you can do…
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