Spotting Mold Early: How to Protect Your Home from Costly Damage

Not long after moving into their dream home, Tom and Sarah discovered it came with an unwanted – and unwelcome – guest.

No, I’m not talking about a poltergeist, but something much more insidious and, if unaddressed, destructive.

Sarah discovered it one day when she reached for a platter that she used only for the holidays. The small patch of fuzzy, greenish-black growth was creeping along the far back wall of the cabinet, and it looked like it had made itself at home.

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The Rise of Backyard Offices: A Practical Solution for Remote Workers

Remote work has increased massively over the past four years; 16% of companies are now fully remote and, by next year, over a fifth of all American workers are projected to be working remotely. This change has had a huge impact on how and where we work. As the workforce has moved away from offices, demand for home workspaces has exploded.

Dedicated home offices soon emerged as a solution for full-time remote workers — and the absolute peak expression of the home office is the backyard office, a standalone unit that’s separate from your primary residence. 

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6 Tips to Keep Wine Glasses Dust-Free

It’s been a long, tiring day, and you’re looking forward to chilling out with Netflix and your favorite wine. 

You reach for the beautiful crystal wine glass you bought on vacation in Venice, only to find it covered in dust. 

Kinda takes the thrill out of your evening, am I right? Who wants to wash dishes when their sore feet are screaming obscenities, and the couch is calling their name?

Dust happens, and while it’s easy enough to get rid of it, why not stop it before it starts? There are ways to keep your wine glasses free of dust and grime, and we’ve shared some of them with you below. 

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