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Minimalist Family Homes: Incorporating Minimalism With a Family

Yes, it's possible to live a minimalist lifestyle with a family - and a minimalist family home can actually make your life easier! Here's how.

Raise your hand if day-to-day life often seems overwhelming. Raising kids in the 21st century is not for the faint of heart. Wouldn’t it be great if there were an easy button to make things simpler? If you can relate to this, maybe this summer is the time to try minimalism with a family. A great […]

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Why To Jump-Start Home Projects in the Off-Season

The off-season months of fall, spring, and even winter are ideal times to jump start home projects. Here, some ideas to get you started.

The weather is finally turning cooler in our neck of the woods! I’ve been reacquainting myself with my slow cookers and my cooler-weather attire. And dreaming of what we can do on the house between now and next spring. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably have several running lists of home projects: There’s the

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4 Tips for Keeping Your Home Bug-Free

Does your home have a problem with insects? Keeping your home bug-free can be tricky, but these quick and easy tips will help get you there, faster.

Ways to Make Your Home Bug-Free This Summer: Are you enjoying your summer so far? We sure are. Alas, so are all the creepy-crawlies with whom we share our planet, from the dangerous ones like ticks, to those like ants, centipedes, crickets, and cockroaches that are just downright annoying. RELATED POST: How To Protect Your

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Help – Something’s Eating My House! Protecting Your Family’s Home From Insects

Want to avoid that "Help - something's eating my house!" feeling? Know what to look for - and how to prevent problems from termites and carpenter bees.

Every night before bed, when Kimmie counts her blessings, the first five things she expresses gratitude for are “food, water, clothing, shelter, and books” (!). Things that many of us sometimes take for granted. It’s hard to take them for granted, though, when insects start to devour the home that shelters your family! I’m hoping

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