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DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused

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.

By |2017-08-18T12:45:21-04:00August 18th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused

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.

By |2017-08-10T01:53:47-04:00August 1st, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden

$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.

By |2017-08-10T01:53:52-04:00July 28th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on $100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

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.

By |2017-08-10T01:53:53-04:00July 27th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle

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.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:02-04:00July 21st, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants

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.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:02-04:00July 20th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Squad Goals: 4 Steps to Throwing a Patio Party Your Friends Never Forget

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

By |2017-08-10T01:54:10-04:00July 13th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Upgrade My Life, Alexa: 4 Great Reasons to Invest in a Home Smart Assistant

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.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:12-04:00July 12th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on 3 Home Renovation Lessons That You Won’t Want to Learn the Hard (or Expensive!) Way

Did You Know: With a Little DIY Work, That Garage Can Be Used for More Than Just Your Car

Along with the family vehicles, the garage may be the place where all of the things you don't want in your house go to disappear. However, you might not be aware that there are a number of DIY hacks you can use for your garage that will instantly make it a more useable space. If you're wondering how you can fit more in while improving the aesthetic appeal of your garage, here are some tricks to test out.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:24-04:00June 9th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Did You Know: With a Little DIY Work, That Garage Can Be Used for More Than Just Your Car

Dusty Attic, No More: How to Convert an Attic Into a Usable Living Space

The attic may be one of the spaces in the house that everyone prefers to avoid, but many people forget that an attic can be a great place for a bedroom or an additional living room. If you're wondering how you can go about upgrading your attic for everyday use, here are some things to think about before you move forward.

By |2017-08-10T01:54:46-04:00May 25th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Dusty Attic, No More: How to Convert an Attic Into a Usable Living Space

3 Simple Home Security Upgrades That Will Help to Deter Burglars

Whether you're going on an extended holiday or are just concerned about security in your neighborhood, you might be curious about the best ways to pursue safety in your home. If you're wondering how you can successfully stave off theft without a high price tag, here are some tips for protecting your property.

By |2017-08-10T01:55:04-04:00May 10th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on 3 Simple Home Security Upgrades That Will Help to Deter Burglars

Living With a Small Green Space: How to Make the Most of a Smaller, Intimate Yard

It's great to have a yard in this day and age, but so many new developments in the city have limited green space for you to let your imagination run wild. If you're wondering what you can do with your patch of green space or small yard, here are a few options for making it aesthetically appealing and still maximizing its potential.

By |2017-08-10T01:55:07-04:00May 9th, 2017|Around The Home|Comments Off on Living With a Small Green Space: How to Make the Most of a Smaller, Intimate Yard
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