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How to Install a Mailbox For Maximum Curb Appeal

by: in: Home Décor, Home Improvement

Is your mailbox broken? Is it time for a new one or is your current mail holder overdue for repairs? If you’re wondering how to install a mailbox or how to repair the one you own, see our how-tos and tips. How to Build a Mailbox Post A mailbox post is easy to build. It’s as simple as cutting a horizontal piece to support the box and a vertical piece to bury in the ground. […]

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12 DIY Ways to Brighten up Your Home this Winter

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Winter days are shorter which means less sunlight finding its way inside your home. Winter is a great time to discover new ways to add much-needed light to dark interiors. Here’s how to make a home cozy on a budget and brighten up your indoor space! Why should I increase the amount of natural light in my home? There are several benefits to natural light including: Natural Light Helps Prevent SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) SAD […]

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Clever Ways to Transform Your Basement for Holiday Guests

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Are you hosting overnight guests for the holidays? Here’s five basement guest room ideas to transform your basement space from ho-hum to Happy Holidays! Prepping Your Basement for Holiday Guests Most home basements are partially below grade, which can mean dampness and water condensation. Unfortunately, damp surfaces are prone to mold and mildew. These ugly growths often give off an unpleasant, musty odor. If you or a family member has allergies, mold and mildew can […]

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Moving? Let Wet & Forget Lend a Helping Hand

by: in: Home Décor, Outdoor Cleaning

Moving can require a lot of mental and physical strength. Before posting any photos of your home, be sure to prep your home with these quick fixes prior to your home’s photoshoot. Save your energy for moving boxes and not for power washing or scrubbing. Check out how Wet & Forget products can also help you get your home ready to be listed on the market.  How can I improve my home’s curb appeal?  Make […]

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Mother’s Day Gifts from the Garden: 6 Clever DIY Ideas for Containers

by: in: Gardening, Home Décor

Thinking about a gift for Mother’s Day? All moms love handmade gifts so why not craft a DIY garden container and pop in her favorite blooming plants? See below for our curated list of clever DIY container gifts sure to delight a mother, daughter, or a special woman in your life. Build-Your-Own Wooden Wheelbarrow: This handcrafted gardening project from My Outdoor Plans is made of wood, so it’s a bit more challenging to create, but […]

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Top Lucky Bamboo Care Tips & Tricks

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Lucky bamboo is an indoor houseplant that brings an exotic, “Far East” feel to your home. Easily thriving in water or potting soil, this hardy plant can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Here we’ll cover how to care for lucky bamboo. What is Lucky Bamboo? Lucky bamboo resembles bamboo, but it is actually a member of the dracaena family (dracaena sanderiana). Sometimes called ribbon dracaena, ribbon plant, Chinese water bamboo, or friendship bamboo, […]

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The Best Indoor Flowering Plants to Brighten Up Your Home

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Indoor flowering plants bring a bright, cheerful note to a bookshelf, side table, kitchen counter; most any room in your home. If you’re looking for a beautiful bloomer to add a splash of color to your interior, see our suggestions below. Flowering Maple Flowering maple (Abutilon striatum) is a tropical plant that grows indoors to the size of a small shrub or miniature tree. The flowering maple is not related to the maple tree but […]

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How to Find The Best Shower Curtain for Your Bath

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A shower curtain may seem like an afterthought, but they serve an important purpose as well. Shower curtains protect the bathroom floor from wayward sprays and drips. Here we’ll cover how to find the best shower curtain for your bath. How does a shower curtain differ from a shower liner? A shower curtain hangs outside the tub. Although it does shield the area surrounding the tub from water somewhat, it is mainly used for decorative […]

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How to Choose the Best Christmas Tree for Your Home

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When it comes to choosing a Christmas tree, most people reside in two camps. Those that insist on a real tree and those who prefer the convenience of a faux evergreen. If you are trying to decide between the two, here we’ll cover how to choose a Christmas tree that is right for you – whether your symbol of the season comes from a Christmas tree farm, big box store, or Amazon. Which fresh-cut Christmas […]

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How to Dry Flowers, Plus Dried Flower Décor Ideas for Fall

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Whether it’s your treasured blooms from your favorite hydrangea bush or a gorgeous arrangement from a friend, drying flowers will preserve their beauty, and enhance your home’s decor. See below for three ways to dry flowers. And decorating ideas, too. First, determine if your flowers will dry well. The best blooms and greenery for drying include: Lavender Hydrangea Thistle Peony Yarrow Roses Chives Olive branches Baby’s breath Carnation Echinacea Globe amaranth Larkspur Lily Strawflower When […]

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