Designing a Playful and Practical Nursery: Tips for New Parents

You and your new baby are going to spend a lot of time in your nursery, so it’s important for everyone that you get it right. Luckily, it’s not that difficult to design a comforting, calming nursery if you follow a few basic design principles and adhere to some expert recommendations.

There are also other benefits to adding a nursery to your home. A beautiful, adaptable nursery adds a lot of appeal to a home and can make it easier to sell in the future. If your home has other factors that appeal to families, such as a location in a great school district, your home may be desirable enough for you to sell without an agent, enabling you to pocket the money you would’ve spent on commission.

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Clover Lawns: The Eco-Friendly Alternative?

Modern landscaping often features traditional grass lawns, but maintaining your lawn can mean a significant investment of time, effort, resources, and money – especially if you pay someone to take care of it for you.

If you’re looking for a lower-maintenance, eco-friendly lawn solution, it may be time to consider clover.

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Creative Toy Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Living Room

One of the most common reasons people move is to accommodate a growing family. Families move not just to accommodate more family members but also all the stuff that comes with them — more furniture, more clothes, and lots and lots of toys.

But before you move across the country for a house with bigger closets, it’s worth considering some innovative storage solutions in your current home. With a bit of creative thinking, you can easily and discreetly triple or quadruple your living room’s storage capacity. Guests who come over to watch the big game won’t even suspect that the sectional sofa they’re sitting on, the coffee table they set their drink on, and the ottoman under their feet double as secret toy storage.

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