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DIY The month of December means peppermint trumps pumpkin when it comes to flavored coffees. It also means it’s time to get into the spirit of the season, so it’s a good thing you’ve already decked...
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Make A House Smell Good

DIY A tidy room is undoubtedly nice, but a clean room with a fresh scent can really brighten up your home. Why not take this extra step and make your house just a bit cozier? There are myriad ways to...
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Things Grossing Out Guests

Tidy Home If you’ve ever hosted out-of-town friends or stayed at a relative’s house, you’re all too aware of the delicate dance that is the guest-host relationship. Specifically, hosts are expected to...
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How To Remove Makeup From Carpet

Tidy Home With the current trends of contouring, shimmery highlighters and smoky cat eyes, makeup application is a full-fledged art form. But while these products and techniques can enhance a person’s...
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Easy Chores

Tidy Home If you’re like many people, you’ve been guilty of putting off chores because they seem too time-consuming. And it’s true that larger projects like cleaning the fridge or decluttering a...
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Time: The Priceless Gift

Tidy Home In today’s world, when our society thinks of what to give someone on a special occasion, the first thing that comes to mind is probably something that one can touch and feel. However, when...
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Dust Cobwebs At Home

Seasonal Cleaning Halloween is here, which means your home is likely decked out with a variety of creatures from goblins and ghouls to Jack-o’-lanterns and, naturally, spiders. While you may have...
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Mudroom Ideas For Organization

Seasonal Cleaning Your mudroom is a busy place year-round, but it can really start working overtime once the winter hits. There are layers of heavy coats and jackets that need a place to be stowed...
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The Truth About Bleach and Your Countertops

Bleach is often lauded as an inexpensive cleaner that kills germs and sterilizes kitchen surfaces. While bleach is an effective disinfectant, it does have its downsides. That’s why it may not be the...
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Fight Back Against Your Bathtub Stains

The harder you scrub, the cleaner the tub. All bathtub cleaners are created equal. These are just two of the many misconceptions that exist in regards to cleaning bathtubs. However, there are many...
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Vacation Cleaning Checklist

Going on vacation is a great way to relax and get away from all of life’s daily stressors. However, coming home to a dirty and disorganized house can burst your vacation bubble the minute you open the...