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20 Frugal Christmas Eve Traditions: Fun Ideas for Your Family

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Does your family have Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?  Sometimes having a family of your own means creating and having your own traditions that are different from those of your childhood.  Here are some fun family ideas for Christmas Eve (you can even pick more than one)  Article by: Kim Danger, MommySavers.comhttp://mommysavers.com/20-frugal-christmas-eve-traditions-fun-ideas-for-your-family/

My Favorite Tips on Arranging Furniture!

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So you’ve moved into a place that has a small living room. It’s not the end of the world. In fact, some say that a smaller living room will feel a lot more inviting and comfortable than a larger one so, you see, you might actually be lucky. But you still have to deal with … Continued

Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal in ONE DAY

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Whether you plan to sell your home, or you just want it to make a better first impression, there are lots of curb appeal projects you can complete in just one day! Oh, and they won’t make you break open the college fund either… A little bit of work and you can change the look … Continued

Interior Design Styles: 8 Popular Types Explained

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Looking to decorate your new home and seeking thematic inspiration? Search no more. We’re covering 8 interior design styles that are popular in modern homes. In reality, practitioners blend different elements from several decorating styles together, but it’s crucial to identify the core aspects of each one. 1. Mid-Century ModernThe mid-1900s produced some of the most iconic pieces in modern design. … Continued

Credit Newbies Alert! How to Build Your Credit

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Building credit can be tricky. If you don’t have a credit history, it’s hard to get a loan, a credit card or even an apartment.But how are you supposed to show a history of responsible repayment if no one will give you credit in the first place?To have a FICO score, for example, you need … Continued

Signs You’re Using Your Air Conditioner Wrong

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You’ve probably wondered this at some point, after coming home to a stifling house on a long, hot, summer day: Do you really save energy by shutting off your air conditioner when you’re gone? Or would it be better to just let it run at the same temperature setting all day long, so you don’t expend extra … Continued

Renters… Do You Know Your Rights?

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RENTERS HAVE RIGHTS!Is your landlord failing to provide a safe and well-maintained home to live in? Do you know what rights your landlord has to provide to you as a renter? Below is a list of some basic right’s renters are guaranteed when renting a home. If your landlord does not follow these guidelines, you … Continued

What Does Your Basement REALLY Need?

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After a month of storming and an extensive amount of rainfall, we frequently get calls about damp, wet, or flooded basements. On top of that, the hydrostatic pressure from the sitting ground water is bowing, cracking, and shifting basement walls, causing very expensive structural repairs.I have been working for Professional Home Buyers for nearly a year, … Continued

Some of our Favorite Kansas Attractions

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Looking to cowboy up, satisfy a history craving or stroll through small towns? The Sunflower State delivers astonishing variety across its vast open prairie.MidWest Living has brought us 21 of our favorite experiences in Kansas, from hiking through the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to exploring aviation history at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in … Continued

Upcycle Your Last Project’s Scraps!

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Karen from This Old House has given us these wonderful alternatives to throwing away your garage leftovers! Create Hanging Storage With Hardware Cloth Store bungee cords or other tangle-prone items neatly on the wall using a DIY hanger. Staple each end of a 3-by-12-inch strip of hardware cloth to a 3-by-3-inch piece of scrap wood. … Continued

Hit Your Home’s Refresh Button!

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For many people, the beginning of spring is synonymous with organizing and deep cleaning. However, once you’ve dusted your bookshelves and vacuumed your office space, you may still feel dissatisfied. After all the clutter is cleared, it’s not unusual to find that your decor needs to be refreshed. Spring is a great time to update the decor in one–or … Continued

Live Smarter, Not Harder: Great Tips that You Will Thank Us for Later

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Happy Hooligans gave us a ton of great ideas to make your life simpler!Get organized and save time, space, effort and energy with these 30 time saving tips and hacks for the home.Household tips, life-hacks, time-savers, short-cuts, game-changers… call them what you will; they’re all words used to describe those handy, little tricks that make life … Continued

How to Pick Your Paint

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Painting a room is an exciting prospect that can change the entire look of the space. But knowing where to start can be daunting when you’re staring at row after row of paint cans or color chips. This guide will walk you through the process to creating a pro paint job.  Project Scope The first … Continued

10 Do-It-Yourself Home Projects You Can Finish in a Weekend

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You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is bigger than your bank account. Or, the home you bought years ago is looking a little dated, and you don’t have the money to hire someone to give it that much-needed face-lift. Many easy do-it-yourself projects that will greatly … Continued
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