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Easy Ideas For Organizing and Cleaning Your Bedroom

It happens to the best of us: a few busy weeks at work, and all of a sudden the bedroom is a war zone. Dirty clothes in one pile, clean in another; old magazines and newspapers piled up on the bedside table. Shoes who’ve lost their mates, potentially forever. It’s… Read more

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How to Look For Ticks and Fleas

While fleas are mostly a nuisance (albeit, a big one), ticks pose a very real threat to both you and your pet. So when your dog is spending a lot of his time outdoors during the summery months, it’s important to be diligent about checking for ticks every day, as… Read more

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How to Renovate Your Entire Apartment on a Budget

It may not be easy to do an entire home makeover on a shoestring budget, but it’s not impossible. You might even find that this opportunity for creativity ends up being fun. That is, if you know where to begin. That’s probably going to be at the craft store or… Read more

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Must-Have Handy Tools For Your Home

It can be a hassle to call the maintenance crew every time you need something done around the apartment, especially if it’s a task you could easily do yourself with the correct tools. If you like to DIY, you should have a fully stocked toolbox on hand. What constitutes “fully… Read more

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How Often Does Your Dog Need to be Walked?

Just like humans, dogs get a little bit grumpy when they aren’t getting enough exercise. But unlike their human counterparts, most dogs need a lot of exercise—not just 20 minutes on the treadmill in the morning. That’s not to say every single dog needs to be walked twice a day,… Read more