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How to Personalize Your Gift Wrapping

Do you like to get really fancy about your gift wrapping? Or maybe you wish you were that person who knows how to make gift wrapping, elegant, decorative and personalized. Either way, you're not alone; that's why hgtv.com posted an article called "45 Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas"--to give eager gift-wrappers like you new ideas and inspiration…
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Should You Make the Water Heater Switch?

The latest technology in water heaters--tankless--are estimated to be 24% to 34% more efficient than water heaters with tanks. And when water heating makes up an estimated 30% of your home's total energy needs, that can be a huge savings! So, should you switch to tankless? Check out this article posted on bobvila.com called "Tankless Hot…
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Window-Washing Like a Pro

Let's face it--most of us don't wash our windows as often as the recommended twice a year; it's just such a hassle! Is there any way to make it less of a chore? According to "How to Clean Windows Like a Pro", an article posted on thisoldhouse.com, there is a better way--the professional way. The problem…
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How to Own a Snowblower

If you've ever tried to buy a snowblower before, you know it's not as simple as picking out, for example bananas at a grocery store; different snowblowers have different options and features, and it can be confusing trying to figure out what's best for your needs. You have to take into account what kind of surface…
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Clever Ways to Create Storage Space

If your home is packed to the brim with stuff, you're not alone. Many Americans feel like they always have too much stuff and never have enough space. A good garage sale might help, or a trip to the Salvation Army donation center, but if those don't do the trick, or if you need to…
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Hosting Starter Kit Essentials

Whether this holiday season is your first out on your own, or whether you've had your own place for a while, you can always improve your collection of hosting supplies. That's why hgtv.com posted their guide for new hosts called "9 Essentials You Need in Your Hostess Starter Kit". The article recommends that every beginning host(ess)…
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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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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 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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How To Carve a Jack-o-Lantern

Halloween is just around the corner, and for some people that means that it's also jack-o-lantern season. These glowing gourds can be the perfect home decoration for a Halloween party or to create a spooky spectacle for trick-or-treaters. But for some homeowners who may have never carved a pumpkin before, or who are not very artistic,…
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How To Restore A Weathered Deck

If your deck is looking weathered and worn, you might not necessarily have to replace it. As long as the deck is still structurally sound, restoring it might be a better option for you. With the right tools, you can do the job yourself. This video from thisoldhouse.com has detailed instructions for every step of the…
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How to Design Your Ideal Glass Shower

Do you want to design a beautiful glass shower perfect for your home, but you don't know where to begin? There are plenty of good reasons to have a glass shower--they allow more light into the shower (which brightens up the whole room), they make any size bathroom feel more spacious, and quite frankly they can…
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Introduce Some Fun Into Your Home Design

Everyone likes the idea of being a little bit different. When it comes to your home, though, it seems like most of us follow the same routine and keep the designs fairly consistent with everyone else we know. Outside of a few little modifications, most of our homes probably look very similar to each other.…
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