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the best packing materials for your next move and how to use them moving house 1

These are our 6 favorite moving apps

These are our 6 favorite moving apps

Your phone can be your best friend while moving - here's how.
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Save your sanity during your next move with these tips

Save your sanity during your next move with these tips

If you're thinking of moving soon, here are some tips to make it less stressful.
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5 ways you can save money while house-hunting

5 ways you can save money while house-hunting

House hunting can be taxing on your energy and your wallet. Here's how to lessen the load.
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Why a pressure washer should be your next home maintenance purchase

Why a pressure washer should be your next home maintenance purchase

Save money and time by investing in a pressure washer - here's what it can do for your home and yard.
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Modern vs. traditional furniture: How to choose

Modern vs. traditional furniture: How to choose

What's the difference between modern and traditional furniture? And how can you choose what works for you?
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Are there benefits to sleeping without a pillow?

Are there benefits to sleeping without a pillow?

Should you sleep without a pillow? Here's what you need to know.
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8 creative modern farmhouse bathroom ideas for your next remodel

8 creative modern farmhouse bathroom ideas for your next remodel

Get inspired for your next bathroom remodel with these great ideas.
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Tips for finding authentic and adorable vintage decor pieces for every room

Tips for finding authentic and adorable vintage decor pieces for every room

Bring beautiful vintages pieces into your home with these great tips.
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Vintage decor inspo for your next redecorating project

Vintage decor inspo for your next redecorating project

Infuse your home with vintage vibes with these inspirational images.
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Try these tips for a one-day closet clean-out

Try these tips for a one-day closet clean-out

Being organized always feels good, so find a day when you can commit to a major cleanout and stick to it. If you've noticed your closet is getting messy, there are a few simple things you can do to tackle a full-scale declutter.
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How to decorate a cramped bedroom

How to decorate a cramped bedroom

It can feel overwhelming to find furniture and decor for a small bedroom. Here's how to find creative ways to get all the elements you want included to fit.
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Traditional bedroom décor that goes well with the furniture you already have

Traditional bedroom décor that goes well with the furniture you already have

These tips will help you mix old and new in your home.
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Family and friends will rave about these 3 paint colors

Family and friends will rave about these 3 paint colors

While there have always been "rules" about colors that brighten and enlarge a space, the good news is pretty much anything goes in 2021.
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Why hygge is a sensational self-care practice for anyone

Why hygge is a sensational self-care practice for anyone

Tired of minimalism, tidying up, and other self-help concepts? Give hygge a try.
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How to design a vintage bathroom in a small space

How to design a vintage bathroom in a small space

Design a great bathroom without a lot of space - here's how.
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Make your small bedroom look larger with these paint colors

Make your small bedroom look larger with these paint colors

Color is an important choice to make when painting a small bedroom. We show you ways to make it look larger with the right colors.
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Ideas for industrial-farmhouse bathrooms that will wow any guest

Ideas for industrial-farmhouse bathrooms that will wow any guest

An industrial-farmhouse bathroom can be as minimalist or dramatic as you desire. We offer ideas to put your imagination into motion.
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How to practice hygge at home today

How to practice hygge at home today

Bring this Danish concept to life at home with these great tips.
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The best tech for your home office at CES this year

The best tech for your home office at CES this year

Check out our CES roundup of the best tech for your home.
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If your kitchen needs a clear-out, try these proven methods

If your kitchen needs a clear-out, try these proven methods

There's nothing worse than a cluttered kitchen. We list a few simple things you can do to tackle a full-scale kitchen declutter.
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The best home gadgets we saw at CES this year

The best home gadgets we saw at CES this year

Check out our CES roundup of the best tech for your home.
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Remodeling your small bathroom? Where you should start and what to do first

Remodeling your small bathroom? Where you should start and what to do first

If you're planning to remodel your bathroom, you need these tips!
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Don’t know where to start decluttering your closet? Here’s where to begin

Don’t know where to start decluttering your closet? Here’s where to begin

A closet cleanout can be daunting, but it will be worth it. Our guide shows you how to get started and make the process painless.
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Tidy up with Marie Kondo’s new Container Store collaboration

Tidy up with Marie Kondo’s new Container Store collaboration

Marie Kondo's new collaboration offers simple, chic organizational tools for every home and homeowner.
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6 simple steps to start your next home-renovation project

6 simple steps to start your next home-renovation project

Home-renovation projects can seem pretty daunting at times. Our step-by-step guide will help you plan ahead to avoid any headaches.
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This is how to tell when it’s time for holiday decor to go

This is how to tell when it’s time for holiday decor to go

Halls still decked? This is when you should take down your holiday decor.
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Is it time to take your Christmas tree down?

Is it time to take your Christmas tree down?

When is it time to take your tree down? Here's what to consider.
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Yes, you should have a smart thermostat, and these are the ones to buy

Yes, you should have a smart thermostat, and these are the ones to buy

A smart thermostat makes heating and cooling your space a breeze. We list the best ones for your home -- at every price point.
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10 kitchen upgrades for under $130 this holiday season

10 kitchen upgrades for under $130 this holiday season

You should consider upgrading your kitchen a holiday gift to yourself. We list easy, inexpensive ideas to put a fresh face on it.
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How to make your own granite cleaner

How to make your own granite cleaner

How to make your own granite cleaner at home in just a few steps.
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The absolute best coffee gear you should get this holiday season

The absolute best coffee gear you should get this holiday season

We have a great gift list for the coffee lover. These ideas are the perfect way to make it the most caffeinated Christmas ever.
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Good, better, best: Our recommendations for sous vide machines

Good, better, best: Our recommendations for sous vide machines

Sous vide cooking is a super-convenient method of making delicious meals. We provide a ranked list best sous vide machines available.
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How to make your own all-purpose cleaner

How to make your own all-purpose cleaner

Instructions for how to make a homemade all-purpose cleaner.