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Tips to Make Money at a Yard Sale

Setting up a yard sale requires careful planning and a focused strategy, at least if you actually want to turn a profit. In a sea of sloppy, disorganized yard sales this summer, make yours stand out—and increase your chances of coming out on the other side with a wad of… Read more

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How to Use Your “Inside Voice”

Kids have two volumes: quiet and loud. For most children, loud wins out more often than quiet. That might not be a problem if you’re on the playground or taking a walk at the park, but when you’re confined to your apartment, an outdoor voice sounds exponentially louder. Teaching your… Read more

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Top 5 Stain Removers

When it comes to fighting stains, there are many different approaches to take. Depending on the stain, where it landed, and what you have on hand, you might be tempted to MacGyver some type of stain-fighting solution based on an internet recipe. But if you always have all of the… Read more

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How to Make Your Own Bird Feeder

Teaching your kids how to care for animals is a great first step in explaining the importance and fragility of the environment. And what better way to introduce them to wildlife than by making a bird feeder? Not only will this project allow little ones to exercise their imagination muscles,… Read more

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DIY Grooming Tips

Grooming pets at home may save money, but it’s also stressful. You won’t come across many cats that like to jump in the bathtub, and some dogs share this sentiment. If your pet has a phobia of the barber’s chair, though, you’ll help alleviate stress (both his and yours) by… Read more