Advertisement Taking on a new interior design project can be both daunting and exciting, especially when there is renovation involved. Whether it’s for an old home or a new home, renovation can often be expensive and time-consuming. However, there are a number of practical measures that can be taken

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Advertisement The old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” could not ring truer when considering used shipping containers. What were once thought of as egregious eyesores are now in high demand amongst a niche market of individuals who are looking for alternative building materials to construct not-so

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More than just remedial rhetoric, it’s a phrase that’s been ingrained in our brains with the greatest of intentions; rooted in the notion that it’s always better to carefully calculate your next step than to take a blind leap. While it’s a common-sense approach to most life-ventures, especially construction,

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Nobody likes a pest. Rats, roaches, and other critters have always been annoying, but there’s one type of insect that is more of a bother than any other: the ant. According to a 2010 survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association, ants are considered the biggest nuisance in

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Everyone has that physical trait or feature that they perceive to be a flaw, leaving them self-conscious and anxious about what others think. We live in a society of constant judgment, so it’s hard not to worry about your imperfections – no matter how big or small they may

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There’s something innately appealing about Japanese rock gardens. It might be the way they emulate real-world landscapes on a smaller scale, or perhaps it’s their enigmatic nature. Whatever it is, these small pictures of paradise have been around for centuries. According to Om Paramapoonya, Japanese gardens date back to

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In shelters across the nation, million of animals are awaiting adoption. They’ve faced homelessness and worse, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less capable of loyal companionship. According to its website, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) approximates that “7.6 million companion animals enter

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At some point, everyone has to learn how to wash laundry. As Mark Fettig says at the beginning of the video below, “We all have to have clean clothes.” However keeping clothes clean isn’t exactly the cheapest thing to do with having to dry-clean clothes and buy laundry detergent

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but there’s no denying that this one is worth so much more. Scott Martin is a first-time father who lives in Washington State with his wife Jen and their precious newborn daughter. A photo of their baby girl Penelope at just 2 days

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Despite countless studies that seem to disprove this theory about our four-legged friends, most dog owners will probably tell you that our pups most certainly feel guilt when they’ve done something naughty. Those big, wide puppy eyes? The bowed head and look of shame? Those may be learned behaviors,

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