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How to Bring a Touch of Provence Into Your Home

Here are the defining features of French Provincial homes…Stone, Brick and SlateThe exterior of this architectural style can be immediately recognized by its stone or brick faade and slate roof.Symmetrical WindowsMulti-paned windows are commonly featur...

3 Ways to Clean Your Sponges

Sponges are a kitchen staple, but a clean sponge can spread grime all over your eating space. How often should you clean your sponge, and how should you do this? Don’t just trash a sponge when it begins looking spotty. Instead, clean them weekly, and t...

How to Help Your Kids Build Confidence

Children gain confidence by exploring the world around them, trying new things, and learning how to process both successes and failures. The way you interact with your kids on a daily basis can have a profound effect on how confident they feel as they ...

4 Ways to Keep Your Art Collection Safe

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Immediate Steps to Take After Losing a Credit Card

Losing a credit card can lead to all kinds of problems, especially if you don’t act quickly. Whether it’s lost or stolen, a credit card out of your control could be used to ring up fraudulent charges or even steal your identity, both of which could lea...

Daily Habits to Support Physical and Mental Health

Between work, family, social lives and hobbies, it can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. Below are a few things you can do to safeguard your physical and mental health:Call a FriendWhile our lives may be too busy to see our friends regularly...

How to Introduce Scandinavian Style Into Your Home

Here are a few tips for creating a laid-back living space that captures the essence of Scandinavian style.Neutral and NaturalTypically, a Nordic-inspired home utilizes a neutral color palette, with earthy materials like wood, stone and natural fibers t...

Hidden Dangers in Your Backyard

A backyard can be an excellent place to let your kids and pets play and to entertain guests, but it could also be filled with hazards. One trip or a curious child or pet could lead to an accident and serious injuries, as well.WaterPools and hot tubs ma...

How to Properly Dispose of Unused Medicine

Is your homes medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? It might be time to clean out the clutter. However, because a drug that was safe for you might be harmful for someone else, its important to dispose of your expired,...

Using Personal Loans Against Credit Card Debt

A poor credit score can affect people in many ways. It can make it difficult to get approved for a mortgage or other type of loan, and can lead to paying higher interest rates on those loans and on credit cards. It can also make it hard to get a cellph...