If you’re a parent of school-aged children, you’ve likely been concerned with their study habits at some point. Sitting down in front of the television or at the dinner table to crack open the books is going to be less efficient than doing so in a quieter, more productive work space. Let’s explore how to create a study space that will help keep your children focused and on task.
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DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused
August 18th, 2017 · Comments Off on DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused
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Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden
August 1st, 2017 · Comments Off on Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden
Ah, the city. With so many people living in an urban landscape these days, it can be hard to find anything more than a planter on the balcony for your herbs. And good luck finding space for vegetables or large flowering plants! Fortunately, coming up with a community garden can be a great way to get the locals together. If you’re wondering how to get started with this fun project, begin with the following guide.
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$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
July 28th, 2017 · Comments Off on $100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
Whether you’re trying to improve the look of your home or are getting ready to put it on the market, the idea of renovations can seem like a significant financial burden to take on. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy solutions for improving the look of your home without all the added expense. If you’re wondering how you can spend $100 wisely, look no further than the following upgrading tips.
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Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle
July 27th, 2017 · Comments Off on Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle
It has never been more popular to live a “green” lifestyle and develop sustainable living practices that will help out the planet. While you may be used to recycling cardboard boxes and giving away your old hand-me-down clothes, there are probably a few household items you didn’t even know you could recycle! If you’re wondering what to do with some of your old, used items, here are a few things that may be ready for re-use.
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Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants
July 21st, 2017 · Comments Off on Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants
It can be difficult to deal with water restrictions if you’re a bit of a green thumb and don’t want your beautiful plants to go to waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of succulents out there that can be quite striking and will still be able to store the water they need to survive. If you’re looking for some low-maintenance plants that thrive in the dry season, here are a few succulents that will do the trick.
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Squad Goals: 4 Steps to Throwing a Patio Party Your Friends Never Forget
July 20th, 2017 · Comments Off on Squad Goals: 4 Steps to Throwing a Patio Party Your Friends Never Forget
Summer may be the season for swimsuits and beachside barbecues, but it’s also a great time to get your friends together for a party in your own backyard. Whether you’re ready to show off your new home or are just looking for a good reason to celebrate the season, here are some ways to ensure your party is one that will make the summertime memorable.
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Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant
July 13th, 2017 · Comments Off on Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant
In an age of rapidly changing technology, doing things like programming in temperature changes and monitoring your home security from afar are becoming common. Fortunately, having a smarter home is even easier these days with Alexa, which was created by Amazon in 2014 as a smart home assistant. If you’re looking for an instant home upgrade that will utilize the smartest technology on the market, here’s why Alexa might be a great option for you
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3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way
July 12th, 2017 · Comments Off on 3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way
Most people make a number of home upgrades when the time comes to put their home on the market, whether they’re minor fix-ups or significant improvements that come with a high cost. If you’re wondering how to plan for your renovations, here are three things to ponder before getting started.
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5 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Improve Your Living Room’s Look Using Wallpaper
July 5th, 2017 · Comments Off on 5 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Improve Your Living Room’s Look Using Wallpaper
From a sophisticated couch to a stunning art print, there are plenty of ways that you can dress up your living room and instantly change its vibe. You may not realize it, but wallpaper is back in fashion and becoming another popular way to instantly re-vamp a room. If you’re contemplating ways that wallpaper can benefit your space, here are some options you may want to try out.
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Exploring Tesla’s New Solar Roof Tiles – Are They the Ultimate Home Upgrade?
June 29th, 2017 · Comments Off on Exploring Tesla’s New Solar Roof Tiles – Are They the Ultimate Home Upgrade?
Recently, Tesla has moved into the business of solar roof panels, which have become a hot commodity on the market with their green ethos and energy savings. If you’re curious about solar power and want to know the details on this product, here are some things to consider before buying in.
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