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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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    How to Decorate Your Home for Every Type of Holiday Gathering

    There’s no shortage of things to love about the holidays. Aside from gingerbread houses, matching PJ sets, and Hallmark movie marathons aside, the season’s best attribute is the festive decor you get to sprinkle around your home to bring month-long joy. Before guests start flooding in, it’s a good idea to lay a foundation for […] More

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    3 Easy Ways to Deck Your Walls This Holiday Season

    Chances are you can decorate your Christmas tree, front yard, and staircase with your eyes closed. But what about those less common spaces? Think that empty spot above the mantel, the blank white wall in your entryway, or even your windows. To jumpstart your inspiration, we came up with three fun and festive ideas for […] 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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    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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    How to Bleach Clothes and Prevent White Items From Fading

    It’s hard to find the perfect white t-shirt, there’s no doubt about that — which is why it’s a real bummer when you realize your favorite shirt has seen better days. But before you toss or donate it, follow the advice below from Carolyn Forte, director at the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, on how […] More