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Ways To Make Your Home Remodel As Stress-Free as Possible

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by Emma Radebaugh

A man, woman, and child sitting together on the floor of a blank room. Graphics in the room show potential designs and decor.

Home remodeling can feel overwhelming, especially when you're juggling family responsibilities alongside construction schedules and design decisions. Between coordinating contractors, managing budgets, and keeping daily life running smoothly, it's easy to feel like you're drowning in details. The good news is that with some strategic ...

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Filed Under: Home Improvement

Winter Guide: Keep Your Chickens Safe in the Cold

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by Emma Radebaugh

Two chickens walk down the ramp out of their coop, looking out at a backyard covered in a thick layer of snow.

Cold weather brings unique challenges for backyard chicken owners. Between work deadlines and family responsibilities, the last thing you need is sick birds or a drop in egg production. Follow these practical solutions to keep your flock healthy and productive throughout winter. Insulate the Coop Without Blocking Airflow Proper insulation ...

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Filed Under: Hobbies, Home

Principles of Design To Transform Your Backyard

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by Emma Radebaugh

A beautifully landscaped backyard features a stone walking path that leads to a concrete patio with a water feature.

Creating a stunning and functional backyard is an art and a science, rooted in the careful application of design principles to transform an ordinary outdoor space into a personal haven. Your backyard is an extension of your home, offering a unique opportunity to express your style and create a sanctuary where you can relax, entertain, and connect ...

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Filed Under: Decor, Home Improvement

How To Choose the Right Paint for Your Basement Walls

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by Emma Radebaugh

A woman sits on a plastic tarp, holding a paint roller over a bucket. There are green paint splashes everywhere.

The kids are bickering in the paint aisle. One wants “blueberry blast,” and the other is clinging to lime green. Meanwhile, you’re staring at an overwhelming wall of basement primers, sealers, and specialty paints. You didn’t expect this quick hardware stop to feel like a pop quiz, but now you’re wondering, “Does it matter what kind of paint goes ...

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Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: Home, Home Decor, home maintenance tips

How To Choose a Contractor for Your Renovation Project

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by Emma Radebaugh

A family sitting on the floor of a kitchen. It has a modern design with white being the primary color for cabinets.

Finding a trustworthy contractor is a tough task. If you’re renovating your home, you want to pick the best professional who will conduct exceptional work and make the process uncomplicated. Your family might need to make big or small changes to your home. Nevertheless, it is important to choose a reliable contractor for the renovation. ...

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Filed Under: Home Improvement

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