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A patio can be a peaceful and serene place for you to relax and escape, entertain friends and family, and serve up some delicious grilled meals. If your patio is small, you can still make the most of it. Strategic Real Estate Advisor Kim Kapellusch told us exactly how to put together the patio of our dreams no matter the size of your space.
If your patio is small and you want it to look and feel more spacious, you can create some visual illusions to make the patio feel more open. Kapellusch r...

Having a serene and functional home office space is essential to maximizing productivity. Like going into a physical office outside of the home, it should help you focus and feel comfortable. Most importantly, it should be a space you enjoy spending eight hours or more every day in. The great thing about a home office is that you can personalize it to your exact specifications, so you can let your creativity flow!
Ergonomics is a priority
One priority for a home office is that you feel physic...

Keeping kitchen walls clean can be challenging; between food spatters from cooking or children spilling, food can wind up everywhere. If you’re looking to refresh your kitchen walls, or want an excuse to try out a new color, washable paint is a great way to update your kitchen. We’ve put together a list of our favorite brands and colors to help you in your search for the perfect washable hue.
Sherwin-Williams
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Resists water streaking
Contains anti-microbial agents to prevent ...

On average, installing a phone jack costs between $108 and $266
While 97% of U.S. residents own a cell phone, landlines are still important for many households. Landlines are ultra-reliable and can be useful in an emergency, a power outage, or if you live in a rural area with spotty service.
If you’re interested in adding a landline to your home, you may need to install a phone jack. According to HomeAdvisor, hiring a professional electrician or general contractor to install a phone jack usua...

You can have a roof that is pleasing to both the eye and your bank account
Having a brand new roof not only gives you a sense of satisfaction when you arrive home, it can also increase the value of your home. For homeowners who are on a budget, a little research and price comparison can go a long way towards keeping your roof renovation project in your price range.
Here’s a guide to how to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your roofing renovation project.
1. Asphalt Shingles
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The kitchen is a multipurpose room where so much time is spent preparing meals, eating and cleaning. It may even be a work from home or homework hub as well. The goal is to have a kitchen that looks great aesthetically, but is also functional and allows energy to flow. Try making some small adjustments by applying design and feng shui principles.
Stove location is important
The stove is a very powerful part of the kitchen according to feng shui. The Spruce states, “The stove represents your r...

Create a spa-worthy space without all the stress
While the prospect of turning your current bathroom into the space of your dreams is totally exciting, gutting this heavily used room can cause some headaches. Given how essential a bathroom is, a renovation can be very disruptive to your home life. But with a little bit of planning (and some go-to tips), you can make sure your bathroom reno goes as smoothly as possible.
1. Plan a Time Convenient For Your Schedule
A bathroom remodel can take a ...

Use this simple and kid-friendly guide to grow your own celery at home.

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It’s hard not to use celery when you’re cooking. From bringing the crunch to sloppy joes and chicken salad or holding together “ants on a log,” it seems to be a supporting ingredient in absolutely everything.

The best reason to love this crunchy vegetable is that celery can be regrown from scraps you don’t use! (Having a green thumb is optional.) Here’s our step-by-step guide to get you growing:

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Everyday Is Cyber Monday For Local Hacker
Yes, it’s me, an undisclosed local hacker in an undisclosed location.
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I don’t have to wait until Black Friday to line up outside a brick and mortar store to get the best deals for holiday gifts. I also don’t have to wait until Cyber Monday to get the best online shopping deals to snag that perfect Christmas gift for family friends and love...

13 DIY Treats So You Can Give Your Pup Their Very Own Fall Feast
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Fall has just begun! So begins the season of cooler days, crunching through crisp leaves and looking at beautiful foliage! Help your pup celebrate this mellow season with yummy fall inspired treats.
As dog lovers & owners know, any time is treat-time, but why not celebrate fall with your dog by giving them some fall treats!
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This Weather Is Giving Me BPSLE (Big Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy)
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One morning you wake up and something is different both internally and externally. On a special day in September or October, BOOM, it happens. The summer weather glides ever so slightly into fall. The air is a little crisper. It’s a hint brisk. The humidity is gone from the air. The thought of going apple picking crosses yo...

In the Words of Glennon Doyle, Let’s Untame Ourselves of Societal Expectations About How and When to Eat Croutons
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I, Glennon Doyle, have been encouraging you to open your minds to a way of looking at the world without limitations, some self-imposed and some societally imposed. We allow society to dictate so many aspects of…

Woman On Thin Ice After Calling Nonpareils Sno-caps at Bridal Shower
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In what seemed like an innocent compliment at local bride-to-be Amanda Egger’s bridal shower, friend June Sherman mistakenly referred to the delicious chocolate candy in a bowl on the table as Sno-caps. June stated, “I haven’t had Sno-caps in so long!” to which all conversation came to a screeching halt.
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This Meeting Could Have Been A Tome
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When I browse the interwebs, I keep coming across the trend, “This meeting could have been an email,” and I have never been more envious.
My meetings are so interminable that I am trying to start my internet sensation of “This meeting could have been a tome.” Maybe a few of you can relate.
Here is how all of the meetings I have to attend and activ...

It Took 8+ Years To Admit, But I, Master Splinter, Am The Original Pizza Rat
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I, Master Splinter, am the original Pizza Rat. You may be wondering why it has taken me so long to admit this, and to that, I would say the pandemic was the catalyst. NYC was hit particularly hard by COVID-19. It was increasingly difficult to get access to any food, especially pizza. Rats even turned ...