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What Stays with the House When You Move?
When you’re selling your home, it is natural to assume that anything you can safely remove is yours to keep—like the light fixtures you painstakingly cleaned and repaired, or the appliances you bought last year. But the truth is, the buy...
How to Clean Laminate Floors in 5 Easy Steps
Laminate floors can add a sleek and modern touch to a home, and keeping them clean requires a little care. Honestly, it's not hard to learn how to clean laminate floors. Unlike hardwood, laminate wood floors are really sensitive to excess mo...Decluttering Your Home? Items Your Kid and Grandkids Actually Want!
If you’re in the process of decluttering your home or plan to do so soon, it’s a good idea to understand what types of items younger people gravitate toward these days. Turns out, millennials in particular are losing trust in digital pla...
A New Year Look at How Your Home Functions
A practical moment to reflect on how your spaces support everyday life, and what could work better in the year ahead. January naturally brings perspective. With the pace of the past few months behind us, routines settle and daily life fee...
Big Changes Are Coming to the Federal Reserve in 2026
The new year will bring big changes at the Federal Reserve, with major implications for borrowing costs, the housing market, and the overall economy. In addition to major upcoming personnel changes, Fed policymakers have signaled that furthe...
Should You Rinse Dishes Before Loading the Dishwasher?
It’s an understatement to say that everyone has a different approach to loading the dishwasher. For some reason, it’s one of the most debated appliances in our homes. This includes the biggest question of all: Should you rinse dishes before...
Should You *Really* Hire a Duct Cleaner?
Ignore deceptive ads and claims; you likely don’t need their services. Yes, your ducts can get dirty. But air-quality experts consistently agree that cleaning them provides no measurable benefit, even for those with allergies or asthma. ...
How to Style a Throw Blanket on a Couch
Style, snuggle, repeat. Whether you’re curling up with a good book or simply want to make your living room look cozier, a throw blanket is one of the easiest ways to add warmth and texture to your space. From laid-back and casual to clean ...