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How to Make Your Kitchen Safe for Kids

The kitchen has always been thought of as a place that should be off-limits to children, for obvious reasons. But just because the kitchen is not an ideal place for children to be wandering around, it doesn’t mean you would have to keep your kids out of the kitchen forever.

Here's How to Hang Wallpaper Like a Pro

While putting up wallpaper has nothing to do with rocket science, newbies to the job can have trouble putting up a seamless and presentable result. Here are a few tips on how you can achieve it without hiring an actual expert.

California Academy of Sciences - Sustainable Architecture

What Is Sustainable Architecture and Where Do I Find Them?

Sustainable architecture refers to the approach of designing and constructing buildings that minimize the impact on the environment, achieve energy efficiency, and promote a positive effect on the health and comfort of its inhabitants.

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The Pros and Cons of 3 of the Most Common Types of Home Flooring

When looking for homes to buy, you’ll most likely encounter different types of flooring styles. These can vary significantly in cost and quality. Regardless of the type, each flooring type has an advantage and disadvantage on its own. Take a look at some of the common flooring types to see which one is best for you!
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How to Tell if There Are Rodents in the Attic Before Buying a House

Your agent just walked you through an exquisite piece of real estate—and you’re seriously considering moving in as soon as possible. In such a flurry of excitement, there’s a high chance that you may overlook some aspects of the house. One such “often forgotten” part of a house is the attic. To most people, the attic is a dark, cold space whose sole purpose is storing boxes and other rejects. What they don’t realize is that it can also be a breeding ground for rodents. The debris and seclusion of the attic provide the perfect environment for mice and other rodents to multiply. (Fun/Cringey fact: Did you know that a female mouse can give birth to up to a dozen babies in the span of a month?).
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4 of the Top Color Scheme Generators for Your Next Painting Project

When it comes to deciding a new hue or paint color to fit the room, you can turn to user-friendly apps to help you out. These apps can give you an insight into how your room would look with a particular color - without actually painting it!
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What Exactly Is Farmhouse Architecture?

Did you know that the term "farmhouse" is used to describe its function more than the style? Farmhouses best represent the simple and peaceful rural life.
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How to Refresh Your Home on a Budget

Here are some techniques you can use to refresh your house using small details that can make some really big differences.
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Top 4 Plant Grow Lights for Indoor Gardeners

Growing indoor plants can be hard and frustrating since they can get little to no light at all, due to seasonal changes or lack of window spaces. Luckily, we can rely on plant grow lights that mimic sunlight to help indoor gardeners grow healthy plants.
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Power Tool Must-Haves For Your DIY Projects

Having the right tools is crucial to a successful do-it-yourself project. While you can opt to use old-school tools, power tools certainly goes a long way in making sure that your end product is just as how you envisioned it to be; not to mention, you spend less amount of time than doing your project the conventional way.
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Why Crawl Space Encapsulation Is a Great Idea

Living in a home that is built over a crawl space means that you have to take responsibility for looking after that additional space. However, many people simply ignore their crawl space and let it fall into a serious state of disrepair. This then leads to a variety of problems in and around their homes, which can be costly and stressful to deal with.
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Should a TV Be Mounted Over a Fireplace?

That large flat-screen TV may look gorgeous above your fireplace, but is it a good idea? It may seem picture-perfect to have that TV hanging over there, but there are some things you need to consider first to see if above or near the fireplace is the best place to mount your TV.
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5 Great Options for Covering Garage Floors

To keep your garage functional while looking neat and presentable, you need a good garage floor cover. This shouldn’t only be sturdy to be able to withstand the load of everything you keep in there. It should also be stylish and fit in with the entire home.
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