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These five gardens will add natural charm to your home…Formal GardenThough they require effort to keep perfectly manicured, they recall a bygone era of grandeur that always impresses.Container GardenA low-key option that works anywhere, fill pots, planters or reclaimed materials with greenery and flowers.Japanese Rock … [Read more...] about 5 Types of Gardens to Beautify Your Home

Every home has one: a junk drawer. Although these drawers can be useful for storing miscellaneous items, the problem with them is that they have the funny habit of becoming overrun with, well, junk.Batteries, small tools, sewing kits, tape, scissors, chip clips, notepads, old coupons, matches, flashlights, stamps, coins, … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Steps to Taming Your Home’s Junk Drawer

If you’ve just graduated from college, this is the perfect time to establish smart financial habits. With hopefully a full-time job awaiting, this is the time to establish habits you’ll continue throughout your life.Where to start? It’s likely you’ve racked up some student loan debt. The good news is that … [Read more...] about Organizing Your Finances as a College Graduate

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Practicing proper oral hygiene is essential for preventing cavities and gum disease, which can lead to pain, tooth loss and other health issues. Maintaining good oral health is especially important if you have diabetes, are an older adult or are pregnant.To help you attack harmful plague, protect your teeth, stay healthier, and … [Read more...] about Best Practices for a Healthy Smile

Most everyone deals with money troubles at some point. However, according to American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC), a non-profit group, many people may be headed toward financial disaster without even knowing it.To help determine if youre in danger of serious financial problems, ACCC offers eight telltale signs:1. Not … [Read more...] about 8 Signs You’re Headed Toward Financial Disaster

Here are a few reasons to incorporate smart faucets into your home design…Hands-Free ControlFrom motion-activated to voice control faucets linked to your smart home system, the hands-free control is a lifesaver.Precise DispensingForget about measuring cups! Just say the amount of water you need"and the faucet will … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Your Home Needs a Smart Faucet

Laundry machines use a lot of energy.To save on power costs, consider the following when doing laundry:Use cold water to cut a loads energy use by more than half. Cold-water detergents can help ensure clothes get clean.Your washer will use about the same amount of energy no matter the load size, so fill it up.Use lower heat … [Read more...] about 5 Laundry Tips to Save on Energy Costs