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Everything old is new again, and that goes for decorating with color. While the last decade in home dcor has largely been defined by white and varying shades of beige and gray, todays designers are harking back to yesteryear with paint colors, furniture and even kitchen appliances.Part art deco, part 50s suburban and part 60s mod, these awesome retro colors are fresh and refreshed to fit todays tastes, say the color mavens at Sherwin Williams, whose wall color faves this year include shades of p...
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These six types of striking ceilings will set your home apart!Beamed CeilingExposed beams provide a distinguished look while also making the space feel larger.Cathedral CeilingThese ceilings soar high above and allow more natural light to pour into the home.Barrel Vaulted CeilingRather than meeting at a fixed point, barrel vaulted ceilings have a rounded arch.Coffered CeilingCoffered ceilings consist of sunken panels that are framed by beams to create a grid-like pattern.Domed CeilingPerfect for...
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Nothing says fun like a home bar. From intimate dinner parties to full-blown banquettes, it provides a space to gather and enjoy conversation. For luxury buyers who plan to frequently entertain friends and family, this is a lifestyle amenity that is worth getting excited over. If youre considering adding a watering hole to your home, here are a few tips to help design the perfect bar.Identify the Details First, youll have to determine where the home bar will work best. Pick a space that doesnt i...
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Everybody wants to save money to buy a house, take a vacation or be able to retire comfortably. If you have limited income, those goals can seem out of reach. It can be hard to save money if you dont have much coming in, but there are ways that you can trim your spending and be able to set some money aside for the future.Cut ExpensesFor most families, housing is the biggest monthly expense. If you own a house, consider refinancing your mortgage to lower your monthly payments. That will extend th...
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Here are a few tips for designing an area that does far more than hold your wardrobe.Strategic StorageOpen shelving allows you to take stock of everything with a glance.Take a SeatBe it an ottoman or chaise lounge, have a place to sit when trying on shoes.Mirrors GaloreYoull need a full-length mirror or two to see how you look, as well as a separate vanity.Center IslandAn island in the center of the dressing room can be used for display and additional storage.Keep It LightShelves with LED lights...
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If you’ve been making on-time payments on an auto loan for a year or more, it may be a good time to consider refinancing the loan so that you can lower your monthly payments.Refinancing shouldn’t cost you anything as auto loans don’t typically have a prepayment penalty and applying for a refinance has no application fee.Even if you’re happy with your car loan, it can make sense to refinance. Here are some situations when refinancing is worthwhile:Interest Rates DroppedIf interest rates a...
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Are you looking to add spice to your home cooking, but not heat? Here are five interesting flavors to try, while sparing your mouth from fire.Cumin. With a mild, earthy flavor, cumin goes great in curries without adding any heat, and has been known to aid digestion and improve your immune system.Coriander. Did you know coriander seeds come from the cilantro plant? This spice has a nutty, mild flavor and is great for creating rubs, adding to homemade pickles or putting in a curry.Smoked paprika. ...
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Here are four natural solutions to give your home aromatic appeal…Aroma DiffuserFill the air throughout your house with a gentle mist of your favorite essential oils using an aroma diffuser.Lavender SachetsAn excellent way to give your living space a refreshing smell, these work especially well in smaller rooms.Homemade SprayBlend distilled water with a little rubbing alcohol and essential oils or organic extracts for a chemical free DIY spray.Naturally Scented CandlesCandles are a go-to optio...
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An illness, injury, broken appliance, car accident or job loss can occur at any time. Having enough savings to cover three to six months’ worth of expenses can help you avoid losing your home or going deep into debt to make ends meet.Savings StrategiesIt’s easy to set a vague savings goal, but you won’t build up an adequate emergency fund unless you make a consistent effort. Look at your income and expenses and set a savings goal that is both ambitious and realistic.Some people have funds ...
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Are your closets overflowing with pictures and other framed goods that would undoubtedly look much better hung in a prominent location than hardly ever seeing the light of day? Hanging pictures is a great way to tie a room together and add some character and personality to your space.Instead of simply hanging one picture here and another one there, you can work through your collection a whole lot quicker if you think outside the box and cluster pictures, creating a gallery wall.But before you go...
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Keep your breakable items safe and secure with these smart packing tips.Choose the Right Packing MaterialsUse dish barrels, a stronger, thicker cardboard created with your kitchen in mind. Utilize plenty of packing paper for the safest travel of delicate glassware.Create a Soft Bed of PaperCreate a six inch cushion at the bottom of each box. Don’t be shy with the packing paper. Crumple up the paper to provide a shock-absorbing space.Use Smart Wrapping MethodsFor glasses, the roll and tuck meth...
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Your online identity is probably worth a lot to you. To thieves, not so much.For $1,170, a thief can illegally buy the entirety of the average person’s stolen personal information on the dark web, according to a review of fraud-related listings by the VPN review site TOP10VPN. That’s relatively cheap, considering that it includes hundreds of logins, passwords, credit card numbers and other identifying information.In what it calls the Dark Web Market Price Index, the site details how would-be...
