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    11-Point Checklist for Prepping Your Home for a First Pet

    So, you’ve decided you’re ready to welcome a pet into your home for the first time. Congratulations! Roughly 85 million American families own at least one pet, so it is a rite of passage for most households. Many pet adoption centers require a home visit before the adoption can take place, so you should ask […] More

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    Hardwood vs. Laminate Wood Flooring

    The flooring of a home is one of its defining features. Wood flooring remains one of the most popular options, as it is a naturally inviting, beautiful and timeless material. While older, more traditional homes often have the original hardwood floors still in place, many newer homes are using laminate. It offers a natural look […] More

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    Best Kitchen Flooring Ideas

    There are so many kitchen flooring options available that it can feel difficult to find the right one. When making your decision, you’ll want to consider two factors: function and durability. Whatever it’s made of, your kitchen floor should be easy-to-maintain and long-lasting. There is a beautiful option for you, no matter your style or […] More

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    10 Best Free Online Virtual Room Programs and Tools

    Check out our updated review on a fantastic room design software company here. This company not only designs your space, but allows you to purchase the furniture and decor from your design. We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on […] More

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    30 Modern Bathroom Design Ideas For Private Luxury

    Modern bathroom design is centered around a simple, clean, minimalistic look and feel. Think geometric shapes and patterns, clean lines, minimal colors and mid-century furniture. Your bathroom, large or small, can easily become a luxurious, modern sanctuary for function and relaxation.  Since bathrooms are spaces that we use everyday, designing them to suit our personal […] More

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    Cheap, But Decorative Storage Baskets

    My fall nesting self is starting to surface. You know when you want to get everything in the house decluttered after the summer and ready to go for enjoying the cooler months of the year inside the house. I call this process “upping the comfy-cozy factor” of the house. Organizing our homes is never once […] More

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    How to Make a Fabric Covered Bulletin Board

    Would you like a large wall memo board or bulletin board for your home or office to help you stay organized? Or do you need a family command center and a place to display kid’s artwork, but can’t find the bulletin board size to fit your wall space? Then you will love this project where […] More

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    A Peek Into My Party Closet

    After my post on how I planned to entertain outside for the Fourth of July, a few readers asked me to please show what is in my “Party Closet”. Never heard of a party closet? It is a must if you host family, friends and others in your home. It is my #1 tip that […] More