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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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20 Ways to Personalize a New House

June 14th, 2021

When you first move into a new house, it’s only natural to want to put your personal stamp on the space — after all, unless you built your dream home, it’s likely that the finishes, fixtures and paint colors were chosen according to the previous owner’s taste. So where to begin? Here are 20 projects, both small and large, that should help make your house feel like home.1. Paint the Front Door ...

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15 Ways to Create Separation in an Open Floor Plan

June 11th, 2021

“Open-plan layout” is a generic term used in interior design and architecture for any floor plan that makes use of large, open spaces and minimizes the use of small, enclosed rooms. They are, for the most part, free of interior walls or partitions. Open floor plans became popular in the 1970s, but over the past year, as people have been isolated at home, all that openness is causing some to r ...

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5 Ways to Open Up a Windowless Bathroom

June 9th, 2021

When planning the interior architecture of a home, whether it’s a cozy house, a slick condo, or something in between, usually the bathroom is one of the last places to get precious window real estate. That leaves many of us with a windowless bathroom that feels a little boxed in. Luckily, designers have lots of tricks for brightening bathrooms. Here are five tried and true ones.1. Embrace Whi ...

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To-Dos: Your June Home Checklist

June 1st, 2021

Summer officially begins June 20 this year, but why wait until then to get into the summer spirit? Get a jump-start by prepping your home and garden for warm weather, setting up the perfect drip-dry spot for beach towels, reorganizing the kitchen (hello, smoothie bar) and more. These 21 to-dos cover all the bases, so you can enjoy the season to the fullest.Things to Check Off Your List in an ...

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