3 Important Living Room Layout Ideas with a Fireplace

A room’s features can present many challenges when you’re trying to decide the best place to put your furniture. This is especially true when your room has a fireplace. Many living rooms have fireplaces centered on a wall, between windows or between doors. Some fireplaces can be in a corner or off-center. Here are a few suggestions for your furniture layout regardless of fireplace location.


10 Easy DIY Rope Baskets That Won’t Bust your Budget

10 Easy DIY Rope Baskets That Won't Bust your Budget
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Rope baskets are both beautiful and functional. I don’t know about you but I love looking at all of the beautiful decorative baskets every time I walk into a Pier 1 or Bed, Bath and Beyond.

However, that love often quickly fades away when I spot the price tag.

Ouch!

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The Advantages of Having a Smart Home

The Advantages of Having a Smart Home

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve certainly heard about home automation, or what most people call “smart homes.” The idea is that you allow technology into your home to make your life easier, and it’s actually really cool. If you’d like to learn about the advantages of having a smart home, check out our guide below.

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7 Craft Organization Ideas You Can Use Today

7 Craft Organization Ideas You Can Use Today
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Hobbies are a great creative outlet, as well as a means of reducing stress, but as much fun as a hobby can be, it doesn’t take long before your hobby materials seem to take on a life of their own. 

If your hobby involves anything like knitting, crochet, jewelry, or scrapbooking, you already know that your favorite craft can take up a lot of space.

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The Best Financial Options for First-Time Home Buyers

The Best Financial Options for First-Time Home Buyers

As a first-time home buyer, there are many financial considerations to take into account. From the beginning stages of choosing a mortgage lender, to organizing your down payment, and finally selecting your dream home. It is important to know what financial options you have available.

For many, these options can become overwhelming and confusing. To help simplify these considerations, we’ve put together a list of the best financial options available to first-time home buyers.

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