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Put some spring in your cleaning step

Spring is the season of natureĢƵ rebirth. Trees and flowers begin to bloom anew each spring, and young animals can be seen frolicking with their parents. During a time when it seems like the entire planet gets a refresh, many homeowners turn their thoughts to refreshing their homes as well. ...

Popular kitchen flooring materials

ItĢƵ well-documented that kitchens are popular gathering spaces in homes. Perhaps thatĢƵ one reason why homeowners looking to sell their homes direct so much attention to the kitchen before listing their properties. The real estate experts at Trulia note that emphasis is well worth it, as ...

Spruce up for St. Patrick’s Day

Spring is just around the corner, and there are few better ways to freshen up your home than with a wee bit of St. Patrick's Day decor. A Splash of Green and a Sparkle of Gold Whether you love emerald, lime, sage or leafy green shades, simply adding a pop of a new-to-you hue can infuse your ...

Nobody said vegetable gardens must be in the backyard

If you've dreamed of growing a vegetable garden but your backyard is too shady, is paved or is simply too small, consider the front yard. Planned properly, it will not only provide a nice harvest but might even bring new friends to your gate. Such gardens were commonplace a few generations ...

Understanding thread counts

Many companies use thread count to make their sheets more appealing and luxurious, but a bigger number doesn't always mean a good buy. Before you reach into your wallet, consider these truths about thread counts. A thread count is a scientific term with strict federal standards on how the ...

A little taste of Hawaii in a pie

In her cookbook “50 Pies, 50 States,” author Stacey Mei Yan Fong has a Hawaii-inspired pie that combines coconut custard and pineapple for a tropical twist. The base is a graham cracker crust filled with a thick coconut cream. And the filling uses coconut milk, heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar ...