Do you leave the water running when doing the dishes, or save water by turning it off or using an aerator? A HouseLogic associate Lara tells how she was cleaning up after a dinner party when a guest scolded her for the same behavior. An interior design friend Pam, who lives in southern California, says, […]
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When interviewing prospective agents to sell your home it’s a good idea to listen carefully for the ones who offer professional photography. Many agents and agencies will post pictures on the internet, and though these images may serve a purpose, less than professional pictures are not the best way to showcase your home. You need
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Onions are great for sauteing, but the vegetable also is a cheap and effective green cleaner, mosquito repellent, and deodorizer — just a few non-cooking jobs onions can do. 1. Polish cutlery: Give metal cutlery a new shine and remove rust by scrubbing with onion slices or a paste of crushed onion and water. 2.
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We’re big proponents of trees as energy savers — they create shade and wind breaks for your home. So how would you like a tree that actually illuminates your landscaping at night for free? Glow-in-the-dark trees are more than a glimmer now that a California biologist, Antony Evans, and his colleagues have inserted genes from
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We turned to three bloggers for ideas on how to tackle some little, but nagging, household wall and floor issues. A Made-Up Drywall Repair The problem: Concealing drywall damage is a tricky business that requires a handful of drywall tools and materials to make walls look like new. To fix coin-sized holes, many traditionalists use
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If Mr. Clean isn’t magically popping into your kitchen to make it sparkle, you still can get that clean satisfaction with these easy appliance cleaning tips. Nothing makes a kitchen sparkle like clean appliances. So show your appliances a little cleaning love, and they’ll thank you by looking and performing better. Your Refrigerator The space
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Not every plant is a big drinker; some can get along with only a few sips. Here are 5 drought-resistant plants that won’t break your water budget. Every plant needs water. But drought-resistant varieties need only dainty sips once they’re established, making them perfect for low-rainfall areas and low-energy gardeners. Susan Gottlieb, an expert on
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Image: Summer Hogan Day or night, this cozy deck is the place to be. Plush furniture and an outdoor rug maximize comfort, and string lights cast a warm glow. When your mom told you to turn off the TV and play outdoors already, she knew what she was talking about. Hanging outside is good for
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With spring in full bloom and the great weather now upon us we are starting to see larger crowds at open houses, and even greater competition for the best properties. Inventories are beginning to grow on a daily basis but at a slow pace, motivating many sellers to make offers on the same great properties.
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Spring cleaning isn’t quite the ritual it once was, but there’s still a basic human need to open up and spruce up our homes when the weather gets warmer. To help you scratch your itch to spring clean, we’ve put together a spring cleaning list for those pieces and parts of your home that are most neglected
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