How a data nerd approaches DIY home improvement projects
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How a data nerd approaches DIY home improvement projects

I started 2021 by buying an 1885 hulk of a home, sight unseen, with visions of restoring its earlier grandeur. In almost two years, I’ve restored three of many rooms and tackled multiple smaller projects, by myself.

Do-it-yourself home improvements can save a lot of money, but that’s hardly the only reason to dive in. One in 4 homeowners took on DIY home improvement projects over the past two years because they like doing that kind of work themselves, according to the recent NerdWallet Home Improvement Report. (That nationally representative survey asked 1,404 homeowners about their home improvement activities and

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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America
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Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

November is for being grateful and celebrating the uniquely American holiday, Thanksgiving!

A bunch of fun ‘did you know?’ and Thanksgiving Fun Facts. Have your A-HA moment and then pass it on. (The more you know…)

Because, sharing is caring… Sharable quotes from the woman who was the first lady editor in America and the driving force behind making Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

Sarah Josepha Hale was sassy and tenacious and she changed the world. She wrote Mary Had a Little Lamb, brought you the ‘white wedding dress’, and campaigned to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday.

Discover Thanksgiving Traditions in America

You can’t talk Thanksgiving

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12 Beautiful Bathroom Decor Ideas
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12 Beautiful Bathroom Decor Ideas

Brighten up your bathroom.

farmhouse bathroom with subway tile walls and plants as decor

Thinking about redecorating your bathroom but not sure where to start? We’ve got a gallery stacked with creative bathroom decorating ideas just for you. Before you buy, get inspired with the help of our 12 bathroom decor ideas.

coastal bathroom decorated with nautical elements

Adopting a theme for your bathroom decor is the number one way to ensure your bathroom looks and feels like a cohesive, polished space. If your style is beachy or coastal, try a palette of blues, greens, and sandy neutrals, and choose elements with marine or nautical inspiration, like the rope

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Hiring an Electrician-Round-Rock: Tips for a Safe and Successful Job
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Hiring an Electrician-Round-Rock: Tips for a Safe and Successful Job

Hiring an Electrician-Round-Rock: Tips for a Safe and Successful Job

Hiring a qualified electrician is a crucial step in ensuring the safety and efficiency of electrical work in your home. Whether you’re facing a simple repair, an intricate installation, or a complete rewiring project, finding the right professional can make all the difference in the outcome of the job. In Round Rock, where local regulations and standards play significant roles in electrical work, understanding how to select a skilled electrician is vital. This article provides essential tips and insights to help you navigate the hiring process, ensuring that your project is not only successful but also conducted safely and in …

mindful living and our january/february magazine
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mindful living and our january/february magazine

As I flick through our January/February edition of the MFCH Magazine, it strikes me how many of the subjects tie in to my current obsession, namely ‘mindful living’.

Last year seemed to go by in the blink of an eyelid and this year I am determined to live more mindfully. To pay more attention to my special peeps; to declutter and restyle my home; and to continue to grow the garden as an extension to the house, a place to rest and enjoy, in harmony with the growing constraints of our changing climate.

The interiors we show in the January

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Homeowners, Tell Us About The Home Improvement You Did, Big Or Small, That You Ultimately Ended Up Regretting
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Homeowners, Tell Us About The Home Improvement You Did, Big Or Small, That You Ultimately Ended Up Regretting

I bought my first home just about two years ago. All in all, it’s been one hell of a rewarding experience! I’ve completed a number of major and minor upgrades around the house that have been well worth every penny…and, ya know, the occasional blood, sweat, and tears. Emphasis on the tears.

Homeowners, Tell Us About The Home Improvement You Did, Big Or Small, That You Ultimately Ended Up Regretting

But I’d be remiss not to mention that I haven’t always been thrilled by the results of every single project I’ve attempted in my two-year stint as a homeowner.

Ross Yoder

The regrets have often been pretty tiny. Like installing this mid-century modern-ish chandelier in my kitchen! The

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20 Bathroom Vanity Design Ideas
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20 Bathroom Vanity Design Ideas

20 Bathroom Vanity Design Ideas

Trevor Tondro

There’s a good chance your vanity is the focal point in your bathroom, especially since there’s a mirror over the sink that immediately draws your eye. So why not make that functional sink-storage combo space a gorgeous one? (It’s not called a vanity for nothing!)

The possibilities to make a statement in this section of your bathroom are endless, from mixing patterns and hardware and even pulling in pieces from different eras to add interest. You can repurpose cabinets and consoles to pair with gllitzy vintage mirrors or install shiny marble countertops with rich veins for a clean

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Do you Suffer from Instagram Worthy-itis? (What It Means to Create a Sanctuary)
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Do you Suffer from Instagram Worthy-itis? (What It Means to Create a Sanctuary)

Do you Suffer from Instagram Worthy-itis? (What It Means to Create a Sanctuary)

Sixteen years ago I coined a phrase, Magazine Cover-itis which described (all in fun) an affliction many who love design and decorating our homes could relate to at some level.

A healthy pursuit of inspiration, along with a desire to create and be surrounded by meaningful beauty in our homes can be so beneficial for our well-being.

But sometimes the inspiration fuels an inner tug of war with perfectionism, comparison or discontentment with what we have. That battle within can turn all the fun of design inspiration into an affliction that does not serve us or our home in the

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