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March 4, 2013
Why Now is the Time to Buy a TV
If you didn’t buy a television during the crazy deals of the past holiday season and you’re in the market for one, March is the month for you. Why? Each January, the Consumer Electronics show is held in Las Vegas. This is when manufacturers announce the next wave of TVs with new bells and whistles, which will start hitting store [...]
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March 1, 2013
5-Minute DIY: A Chalk Holder for Your Chalkboard Wall
Have you jumped on the decorating bandwagon of painting a wall in your home with chalkboard paint? If you have, you’re going to absolutely love this tip from the blog Simple Details. One of the main challenges when you have a chalkboard wall (instead of a chalkboard with a rail) is where to put the chalk! I love this smart [...]
How to Keep Houseplants Hydrated When You’re Out of Town
Not close with your neighbors? Not to worry: You can still keep your indoor plants thriving while you’re spending a weekend—or even up to a week—on vacation. First, water the plants thoroughly. Then place a towel at the bottom of a bathtub or a sink and fill with about two inches of water. Sit the plants in the tub or [...]
When Will You Get Your Tax Refund?
If you've finished and filed your taxes, you may be wondering when your much-anticipated refund check will show up in the mailbox. Thanks to a helpful online tool, there's an easy way to find out. 
How To Cuff a Shirt Sleeve
The key to the stylishly cuffed shirt sleeve? A careful balance that walks the line between prim and sloppy and results in effortless chic. Here’s how to get there. 1. If sleeves are loose, keep the cuff button closest to your elbow fastened—this will keep the cuffs from sliding down. 2. Fold or roll the cuffs back a few times, [...]
National Day of Unplugging: Turn Off Your Gadgets for 24 Hours
Back in January, Kathleen posted about a family who lives completely tech-free. Now, given the fact that my job is almost exclusively based on the internet (and I like Twitter and Instagram quite a lot), I could never go tech-free full time. Instead, I try to unplug from time to time. The last time I did so, was the weekend [...]
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February 28, 2013
Do You Follow the Adage: Feed a Cold; Starve a Fever?
While it’s unclear exactly where the adage “feed a cold; starve a fever” got it’s start, it may have something to do with the fact that many people have a diminished appetite when they have a fever. But there’s actually little medical evidence to support the saying. Instead, try to eat as normally as possible when you’re under the weather, [...]
How to Fix Peeling Wallpaper
Even if your wallpaper was installed by a professional, at some point you’re likely to have corners or seams that come unstuck. The easiest way to reaffix those flyaway corners is to use wallpaper paste and a piece of typing paper. Because it can be difficult to get the right amount of paste on the wallpaper itself, start by spreading [...]
