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4 Things to Do in February to Avoid a Yucky Spring

A mud-remediation plan. That’s No. 1 on this short list. Image: Roundabout Studio Inc. That dark time when winter just won’t go is like that friend who can’t take a hint to leave. Give a push with these four easy tasks that’ll help usher in spring.   #1 Deep-Clean Your Entryway ...

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Household Tweaks to Relieve Winter Blues 💐

As much as we love hot cocoa and snow days, there are times when the winter blues inevitably kick in. Seasonal Depression is a very real thing and there are many remedies that can alleviate its symptoms. We’ve put together a few tips you can try at home to boost ...

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17 Painting Tips and Tricks That Make DIY Painting Easier 🖌

You’ll likely be painting, and if you’re like most of us, that’s not exactly a chore that you love.  For me, the biggest painting problems are: how to clean up after painting, how to not be overwhelmed with the wet-paint odors, how to not have streaks when you are painting. ...

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3 Brilliant Hacks to Make Snow Shoveling Less Miserable ❄❄

If you’re a homeowner in a snowy climate, chances are good you rue the winter: All that snow has to go somewhere, and it’s not getting there itself. Cue the snow shovel. Barring a move to a snow-free state or barricading your family inside all winter, there’s no way to avoid the ...

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