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Many people don’t eat as many servings of fruits and vegetables as they should. Consuming a variety of produce every day can help you get all the nutrients you need for good health and may lower your risk of cancer, heart disease and other serious medical problems. There are a lot of simple ways to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet.
BreakfastAdd fruits and vegetables to things you ordinarily eat in the morning. For example, if you eat cereal for breakfast, toss in some berries or...
If you’re a new pet owner and want to protect your place, there are a few things you can do to help keep your house in tip-top shape while your furry friend is potty training and learning the rules of their new home. Every new pet owner should have these four items on hand.
Enzyme SprayNo matter how hard you work at potty training, your new pet will likely have some accidents. Keep a cool head and don’t worry too much about accidents if you have some enzyme spray in your arsenal. This cleaner w...
Clutter is the bane of a well-curated home. It’s all too easy to let unnecessary objects pile up in your home. These 10 items are so easy to say goodbye to, you won’t believe you ever let them stay in your home in the first place.
EXPIRED TOILETRIES
Makeup, lotions, and other toiletries can begin to harvest bacteria and simply go bad as time goes on. Toss expired or old items lurking in your bathroom drawer.
OLD SPICES
Spices lose their flavor and potency as time goes on. If you sniff your sp...
There are many forms you’ll need to fill out when selling your home, and one of the most important is the disclosure statement. Most home buyers will have a home inspection done. However, the disclosure statement provides information beyond an inspector’s findings.
No matter how long you’ve lived in your home, you have insight of your property’s condition that no one else has. You must share that information with the potential buyer, according to state and federal regulations.
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While cleaning is a chore that few people relish, there are some ways to make it less of a burden. To make your next cleaning session just a little bit easier, try out some of these cleaning gadgets that really are worth your money.
Electric Spin ScrubberIf you tire of the effort required to clean your bathroom, an electric spin scrubber could be the solution you have been dreaming about. Available in various sizes, these battery operated scrubbers take elbow grease out of the equation by doing...
Your kitchen floor gets a lot of wear and tear. It takes a beating from everything from shoes to spills. So what are the best and worst flooring materials for your kitchen? If you're moving into a new home or thinking of redesigning your current kitchen, here are a few things to consider.
Laminate: popular and durable
This may be the most popular type of flooring today, not just for the kitchen but throughout the house. Laminate has the look of hardwood but is much more durable. It is also easy...
Amid growing environmental concerns at a time when group activity is curtailed, encouraging your child to bond with nature can achieve two important goals, researchers say.
According to a recent study by North Carolina State University, solitary outings and shared outings with parents help children to not just understand and enjoy nature, but to build respect and personal concern for preserving natural resources.
Preschoolers on a walk outside can identify flower colors, inspect insects, and c...
