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In the age of apps, theres more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just sticking them on the refrigerator. Eventually, the magnets will slip and something thats dear to you”or your child”could fall off and end up in the trash. If you have the space for keeping their school artwork or homemade projects,…

Bored with your basic kitchen? These inexpensive updates will liven things up in no time! Add style to standard wood cabinets with a quick coat of paint. Try painting the lower cabinets a dark color, like gray or navy, and the upper cabinets white. Open up a closed space by converting a cabinet to open…

Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people”more than a quarter of adults in the United States”either have a debt in collection or have been contacted about one. Some of those people are wrongly contacted by debt collectors. Reasons include contacting the wrong person for the wrong amount, or…

Are your closets overflowing with pictures and other framed goods that would undoubtedly look much better hung in a prominent location than hardly ever seeing the light of day? Hanging pictures is a great way to tie a room together and add some character and personality to your space. Instead of simply hanging one picture…

Follow these tips to design the ultimate pool house… Connected to Nature Consider large doors that open to the pool area and easily transition in and out. Keep It Consistent Consistent style between the main house and pool house provides a sense of fluidity. Changing Room A changing room is essential, as is storage space…

We’ve all been there: guests are scheduled to arrive in 15 minutes, but you got caught up, and the house is still a mess. Here are seven ways to fake that clean home, fast: All hands on deck. If you’re lucky enough to have family members or roommates around, ask them to pitch in. Divvy…

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An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other catastrophe that can leave you without money or the means to work for a while. Knowing how much money to save depends on a few factors. Here are some to consider: InsuranceLife, health, auto and supplemental insurance should…

Design a library that will give your abode major appeal with these tips. Identify the Style Determine the look that youre going for. Is it a moody traditional look or an eclectic modern one? Consider the Functionality If your library will function as a home office, include space for a desk and keep the overall…