Do you think you know these facts about chandeliers? If there’s something missing, tell us about it in the comments! Chandeliers date back to medieval times, with the earliest versions appearing in churches and castles around the 14th century. These early chandeliers were typically made of wood and held candles. By the 18th century, crystal …
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10 Strange Interior Decoration Trends from the Past (That Should Stay There)
Ever gone to your grandparents’ place and thought how out of date their décor looks? Well, don’t worry — things could be a lot stranger. Just like fashion trends, interior decoration trends come and go. With some, we should be glad they went and not try to bring them back. Here are 10 more or …
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The Oddest AirBnbs Throughout the United States
Stay at one of the oddest Airbnbs and you’ll have the best time. Have you ever stayed in an Airbnb, because one of these would be a perfect first stay? Hippie Bus No, that’s not the name of the city. It’s the name of the Airbnb. Located in Westport Island, Maine, this bizarre bus is …
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7 Cheap Ways to Give Your House an Expensive Look
It’s fun to have an expensive look without the expensive price tag, don’t you agree? Here are seven ways to get what you want without spending what you don’t have. Hang Your Curtains High If you want to give your room a bigger look and your windows more of an expansive feel, hang curtains high, …
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10 Ways to Keep Your House Tidy: Part Two
Have you read 10 Ways to Keep Your House Tidy: Part One? Because this is part two, with many more ways to keep your house tidy. Compartmentalize Grouping things in your drawers into categories will help you find exactly what you need, when you need it. Even things like a baking drawer can help separate …
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10 Ways to Keep Your House Tidy: Part One
No one wants to spend hours a day cleaning their place, but everyone wants to be in a clean space. So what do we do? Here are a bunch of ideas to keep your house tidy without spending your whole life cleaning. File Folding Have you ever heard of this? It’s a great way to …
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Weird Tricks to Make your House Look More Expensive
You know when you see a house and it looks like it just had the best (and most expensive) decorator? Well, here are some weird tips so you can create this “look” at your house, too. Good-Looking Adhesive Hooks Not only will you save your walls, but your hooks will look good hanging your stuff. …
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National Cleaning Week Started Sunday, Did You?
National cleaning week started Sunday, right when it’s starting to really feel like Spring around here. Whether you need to switch out your wardrobe, scrub some neglected spots, or want to know some cleaning fun facts, here you go. First for the fun facts, because who doesn’t like fun facts to start? On average, we …
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5 Men Who Built Incredible Houses for Their Wives
They say a happy wife equals a happy life. For most people, that might entail listening to her worries, with the occasional flowers and a fancy dinner. But that’s not good enough for everybody. Here are five men who went above and beyond to make sure their wives had mind-blowing places to live in. 1) …
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5 Ways to Add Some Modern Touches to Your Home
After spending more time at home than ever over the course of the past year, everything that’s both fantastic and not so great in your house is more apparent. For instance, while you love your home office set-up and are pleased with the way you created an online classroom setting for the kids, you also …
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