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DIY Upcycling Craft: Moving Box

DIY Upcycling Craft: Moving Box

Instead throwing those leftover moving boxes in the recycling bin, turn them into something else completely new. Try this DIY upcycling project and turn a box in a storage bin. Using a few household supplies and a leftover box, you will be able to re-create the...

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Guide to a Perfect Garden

Guide to a Perfect Garden

Springtime is here and Summer isn't far around the corner, which means it is the perfect time to start your garden. Before you start planting your favorite vegetables or flowers, you should learn a couple easy tricks. Tip 1: Think Before Planting No two plants are the...

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6 Tips for Moving Somewhere You’ve Never Been

6 Tips for Moving Somewhere You’ve Never Been

Moving somewhere you've never been can be unnerving, especially for less adventurous folk. Not only are you uprooting yourself from your comfort zone, you are moving to terra incognita or unknown territory. So even before you book that moving truck or call for moving...

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Tips for Packing and Moving Books

Tips for Packing and Moving Books

I always remember my mother treating her books like gold bars when it came time for packing and moving. Being a bit of a bookworm myself, I never knew how much my collection meant to me until I had to pack it for the first time. It’s not as easy as it seems if you...

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How to Handle a Roommate Issue

How to Handle a Roommate Issue

So, you've already found a roommate and a place to live, packed up your stuff and moved into your new place. As you're probably aware, living with someone else can be tricky at times and it definitely requires give-and-take. You won't always get along, but there are a...

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Things to Consider Before Downsizing

Things to Consider Before Downsizing

Downsizing homes is something I’ve had to do with my family several times during my life, but it wasn’t until my recent move last summer that I realized downsizing isn’t as easy as it seems. Moving to a smaller home or living space does have a lot of pros, but could...

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The Top 5 Golf Destinations in the U.S.

The Top 5 Golf Destinations in the U.S.

Planning a golf related vacation can be pretty tough, because there are over 15,500 golf courses in the United States alone! If you are having trouble sifting through the many options, take a moment and consider these five destinations. Each one stands out for...

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4 Ways to Conquer Packing Procrastination

4 Ways to Conquer Packing Procrastination

Packing procrastination can prevent the moving process from being smooth and painless. While moving is almost always exciting, NO ONE gets hyped up about the packing part. Because we all know it's stressful and we want to put it off as much as we can, here are 5 ways...

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20 Things to Pack for Coachella

20 Things to Pack for Coachella

Music festival season is in full swing and it's time to learn the basics. If you're planning on camping out at Coachella, make sure the necessary precautions have been taken. This list of things to pack for Coachella is sure to get you prepared for the...

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Organizing your Junk Drawer

Organizing your Junk Drawer

We all have that one drawer somewhere. Whether it's in the kitchen with various cooking utensils shoved somewhere or it's in your office, filled with paper clips and pens, the junk drawer becomes a continuously growing mess.  With Spring in the air, it's time to get...

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How Moving Affects Your Taxes

How Moving Affects Your Taxes

With everything on your mind during a move it can be easy to forget that moving expenses are, in some cases, tax deductible. The first thing I want to make clear is that I am not a tax professional. These are only helpful pointers to make you aware of deductions you...

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Grilling Vegetables

Grilling Vegetables

Grilling meat patties and hot dogs is old news. Nothing tastes better than grilled vegetables. Whether you're a meat-lover or a veggie-aficionado, fill up that propane tank and consider grilling vegetables for your next meal. There are a couple ways to do this,...

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