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4 Best Plants for Valentine’s Day Gifts

by: in: Gardening, Miscellaneous

Whether you’re purchasing a Valentine’s Day gift for your significant other or best friend, an indoor plant makes a great gift. Help brighten a loved one’s home with a valentine plant that will bring life to any indoor space. Here we cover the four best plants for Valentine’s Day gifts. Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) Sometimes referred to as flamingo lily or painter’s palette, anthurium is native to Ecuador and Colombia. This striking plant (photoed above) is […]

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How to Clean Up After Thanksgiving – Planning Ahead for Post-Turkey Tidying

by: in: Indoor Cleaning, Miscellaneous

Your Thanksgiving was a success! Family and friends had a great time visiting, stuffing themselves and watching the big game. You’ve sent everyone home with an extra slice of pie. Plus, you’ve enjoyed a well deserved, turkey-induced nap. Now it’s time to clean up. Whew! It’s enough to make you want to go back to bed. Read on for helpful hints and tips on prepping for cleaning up after Thanksgiving. To Cut Down on Clean […]

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July 4th: Prep for Your Summer Celebration

by: in: Indoor Cleaning, Miscellaneous, Outdoor Cleaning

Getting ready to clean your home and yard for your 4th of July party this year? Forget about all the elbow grease that goes into cleaning with Wet & Forget’s easy-to-use products. Keep reading to learn how Wet & Forget can help you spend less time cleaning and more time planning your July 4th party. What outdoor surfaces should I consider cleaning? The Wet & Forget Outdoor product line works on virtually any outdoor surface. […]

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Happy Father’s Day! Give Dad a Helping Hand This Year

by: in: Home Improvement, Miscellaneous

If you’re having a hard time thinking of what to get your dad for Father’s Day, look no further! Father’s Day is a time for dads to take the day off, spend time with family, and relax. This year you can help your father by tackling some of the yard work, or even do a few outdoor home improvement projects. Dads work hard, and you can show him your appreciation by lending a hand with […]

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How to Get Organized for a Garage Sale

by: in: Home Improvement, Miscellaneous

Having a garage sale is a great way to get rid of things that are cluttering up your space while making some extra money at the same time. It could be a simple one day sale, or even 2-3 days long. When hosting any sale, it’s essential to ensure that all merchandise is organized and accounted for. Organization is especially vital to hosting a successful garage sale. Most people don’t have enough free space in their […]

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5 Handy Tips to Hanging Christmas Lights Outside, Plus Storage Ideas

by: in: Home Décor, Miscellaneous

One of the most enjoyable Christmas projects is stringing colorful outdoor holiday lights. But planning and hanging a Santa-worthy display can take some time. Bring bright, holiday cheer to your family and passers with these tips to hanging Christmas lights outside. Here are a few holiday safety tips to keep in mind: Choose waterproof, outdoor lighting. Don’t use indoor Christmas lights, outside. Outdoor lights should have a UL tag (underwriter’s laboratory). This means your light […]

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5 Fabulously Fragrant DIY Christmas Scents for the Holidays

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Enticing Christmas scents are an integral part of the holiday season. Can you imagine Thanksgiving without the captivating smell of roast turkey or pumpkin pie? Below is a proven selection of DIY Christmas scents perfect for crafting in your kitchen. Holiday Potpourri This deliciously scented holiday potpourri looks as good as it smells! Keep this festive blend on a slow simmer from morning ’til night to impart a lovely Christmas fragrance throughout your home. The […]

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7 Dazzling DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas Sure to Impress

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Buying the perfect Christmas gift may be simple, but creative wrapping can be a challenge; especially if your present has a few lumps or bumps. Read on for seven impressive DIY gift wrapping ideas that will wow your recipient. Kraft Paper Gift Wrap If you have a roll of brown kraft paper in your craft drawer, you can DIY your own beautiful wrapping paper with just a few supplies. (Photoed above) Cut your kraft paper […]

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Gift Wrap Organizer Options: How to Declutter Your Gift Bags, Paper Rolls and Bows

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Are your gift wrapping supplies in a jumbled heap? Are your paper rolls teetering on the edge? Make gift wrapping simple with these organization ideas and information on creating a DIY gift wrap organizer. Basic Gift Wrap Organizing Ideas Idea 1: Corral those long rolls of gift wrap shoved in the back of a closet by making a handy holder from PVC pipe. Visit your local home improvement center for 3-inch PVC pipe and PVC […]

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Store Pumpkin Seeds for Planting, Using This Easy Method

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Whether you’ve got pumpkin seeds on hand from a carved jack o’ lantern or a garden pumpkin, you may wish to save and store the seeds for planting next spring. Read on for tips on the best way to store pumpkin seeds. Saving Pumpkin Seeds Remove the stringy pulp and seeds from the pumpkin’s interior and place them in a kitchen colander. Hold the colander in the sink and run water over the seeds. Then, […]

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