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By Amy Patterson On January 25, 2016

DIY Bathroom Round Up

We learned our lesson from being snowed in this weekend – having projects makes the cabin fever so much more manageable. So, in...


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 Recycling plastic is great, but we still have a lot of plastic to deal with as a country – and reducing that amount is always a...


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By Amy Patterson On January 20, 2016

TREND ALERT: Chocolate

Rich, sweet and truly delightful, chocolate is good for more than just snacking – the deep color makes a stunning addition to any...


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Thanks, in part, to investors deciding to distance themselves from riskier assets lately, mortgage rates are about to hit the...


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Kitchen islands are often thought of as simple, rectangular and one-dimensional. Sometimes they’re dressed up a little with fancy...


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By Amy Patterson On January 15, 2016

Ditch Dryer Sheets

This Go Green Friday, we have a great natural alternative to dryer sheets that you can use to save money and have less of an...


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