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9 Pros on the One Thing You Need for a Great Family Home

August 9th, 2021

Every family is unique and will want different things from a home. But it’s safe to say that some desires are universal — good flow, functionality and the opportunity to connect as a family. Houzz asked nine design experts to share the one feature or inclusion they believe no family home should be without.1. Adequate Storage “Storage is so important in a family home,” says Jessi Deakin, styl ...

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8 Ways to Add Year-Round Color to Your Yard

August 6th, 2021

In an ideal world, your garden would be filled with year-round seasonal color, thanks to strategic plantings. In the real world, too many of us are faced with times when our gardens are, quite frankly, rather drab and dreary. If your garden occasionally suffers from the doldrums, check out these ways to add some color that you can count on.1. Splash on Some Paint Spice up your landscape’s pe ...

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10 Things to Remember to Declutter After Shopping

July 23rd, 2021

“One in, one out” is a useful concept when it comes to maintaining a (relatively) clutter-free space. For every item you bring into your home, you let go of one other item. But while there’s no doubt it’s a helpful practice, the trouble comes in remembering to actually do it. The 10 categories on this list are good starting points.1. Decor When you purchase a new vase, candle, throw blanket ...

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7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Living Room

July 21st, 2021

Our homes really can make us happy — especially when they are inviting. And now feels like a natural time to refresh and renew our surroundings. Of course, if you’re anything like me, wanting a cleaner, more organized home does not necessarily mean you want to put in the effort to make it happen. Dedicating a week to each room of the house can make it easier to commit to the task of cleaning ...

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How to Provide Shade in a Small Yard

July 19th, 2021

In a compact yard, it can be tricky to provide sunny and shaded spots, but there are ways to do it. Take a look at these seven gorgeous examples to see how to create a cool-off zone in your own little outdoor space.1. Create a Green Canopy On this deck, climbing vines will grow up the pergola and across the wire rows to soften the building and shade the dining area. As an alternative, you co ...

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7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Kids’ Room

July 7th, 2021

We all know that a little one’s room explodes into chaos several times each day. That’s just the way it is. But when the mountains of clothes and toys are pared back, a child’s space doesn’t feel so chaotic — even when every single toy seems to have found its way onto the floor. For kids with allergies or asthma, having a clean, dust-free room is essential, and that’s easier to maintain when ...

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10 Fun Outdoor Projects and Activities to Fill Summer Days

July 5th, 2021

Check out these outdoor projects the whole family can enjoy, ranging from easy projects like starting seeds or creating a mini fairy garden, to more involved ones such as turning a stock tank into a raised bed. The activities are listed roughly in age-group order — starting with projects appropriate for little ones with the help of an adult, scaling up to those that older kids and teens migh ...

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To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist

July 2nd, 2021

Fireworks, swimming and clambakes. With summer in full swing, the month of July can seem to zip by. Make the most of your month with these to-dos.Things to Check Off Your List in an Hour or Less 1. Clean porch lights. If you have glass light fixtures that are easily removed, bring them inside and wash in a dishpan of warm water with gentle soap. If the fixtures must stay in place, turn the p ...

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7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Laundry Room

June 30th, 2021

Laundry is a chore you likely have to tackle often — and when the laundry room is cluttered and grungy, that task can quickly become something to dread. Whether your washer and dryer are in a spacious room of their own or at the bottom of a rickety flight of stairs in an unfinished basement, this weeklong plan is here to help your laundry area be the best it can be.Make a Plan of Attack A fa ...

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7-Day Plan: Get a Spotless, Beautifully Organized Entry Hall

June 16th, 2021

A neat, chic entryway gives visitors a positive first impression and makes coming home a pleasure. But between the daily influx of mail and a household’s worth of coats, shoes and bags, this space is often one of the most challenging to keep clean and clutter-free. Give your entryway a fresh start with this weeklong plan to clean and declutter from top to bottom — and learn to maintain a sere ...

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