12 Tips to Stop Drafts in Your Home

If you’re constantly bumping up the thermostat in an attempt to stay warm, and you’ve ruled out issues with your furnace, then it could be drafts.

Not sure if drafts are the problem?

A simple way to spot drafts is to hold up a candle near the window or door and see if it flickers. If this is your home, read on for 12 tips for preventing heat loss and eliminating drafts in your home

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How to Recover from a Hurricane or Other Natural Disaster

How to Recover from a Hurricane or Other Natural Disaster
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Hurricanes can be tracked, prepared for, stocked up for, and braced for to some extent. However, no matter how well-prepared you are, a relentless storm system can sweep everything in its path as if it was never there.

The hardest part for those who were impacted by a hurricane can be cleaning up afterward and adjusting to a “new normal.”

The recovery process after a hurricane strikes your home can be lengthy and involve everything from assessing the damage to rebuilding after an evacuation. We’ve put together some tips to help you and your family get back on your feet. 

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Tips To Make Your Porch Cozy in Cold Weather

Tips To Make Your Porch Cozy in Cold Weather

When it’s cold outside, it can be hard to find ways to use your porch. However, sitting outside and watching the snow fall is a magical experience you don’t want to miss. The solution is to make your porch cozy for cold weather—keep reading to find out how you can do just that.

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How to Use Pantones 2023 Magenta Color

The Pantone Color Institute has selected a color of the year every 20 years, and their selection for 2023 is a beautiful shade of magenta. An electrifying red tone, “Viva Magenta” (18-1750) shows little restraint. It grabs attention, but it’s also inspiring. 

Pantone refers to its most recent choice as “a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength.”

Says the company, “Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, and a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.”

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Got “Cabin Fever”? Here are 7 Ways to Bring Nature Indoors

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In today’s fast-paced, connected world, many of us lack the time to enjoy the outdoors. This is regrettable because studies indicate that nature plays a significant role in our health and wellbeing. 

Fortunately, you can bring the outdoors inside if you’re craving the sounds, textures, and moods of nature! Plants, unprocessed natural materials, and even art can help you incorporate elements of the natural world into your home.

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