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Sentimental Clutter (And How to Get Rid of Them)

Posted on December 21st, 2018

Going through your family mementos and even some of your childhood toys is not just a tiresome task but also something that can be emotionally taxing. But with more and more people already signing up to become minimalists and after knowing what the benefits of this lifestyle brings, don’t you think it’s about time to [ read more… ]


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Why Nordic Equals Comfort

Posted on December 20th, 2018

Fall and eventually winter are the perfect seasons to gather with family and friends.  This is the right moment to gather around afire and to just enjoy each and everyone’s company. People from Scandinavian nations refer to this as hygge which roughly translates to cozy and warm or being in a peaceful ambiance. Here are [ read more… ]


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After the Remodel, What’s Next?

Posted on December 19th, 2018

Both renovation and remodeling entail making changes to the structure of your home. The first one, though, means a restoration has to be made to when the structure was pristine and needed no repairs. A remodel changes the form or structure,  even the appearance of a room or the entire house. It is not done [ read more… ]


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Overnight Guests? No Problem.

Posted on December 18th, 2018

This is the holiday season so it’s but normal to anticipate the arrival of some friends and relatives. This can be a great time to bond and have a good time with them. But what if they decide to stay overnight? Or what if they even decide to stay for an even longer time such [ read more… ]


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Branches: Bringing the Winter Spirit to Your Home

Posted on December 15th, 2018

  The trunks of trees ever grow upwards, and on their way up to the skies, they produce buds on their sides. Such buds are, primarily, dormant. The tip of the bud is known as the apical meristem which is in charge of producing auxin, a hormone that hinders development.   As the apical meristem [ read more… ]


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Indoor Winter Garden – Leafy, Citrus, Flowers Or All of Them?

Posted on December 14th, 2018

Spring is far from manifesting and many are just left, wondering, how in the world are they going to get through winter without getting bored or cranky?   In yesterday’s post, http://mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net/2018/12/13/6-coping-tips-for-cabin-fever/, we listed six ways that people can cope with cabin fever. Today, it’s all about making use of our leafy houseplants as an [ read more… ]


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6 Coping Tips for Cabin Fever

Posted on December 13th, 2018

‘Snowed in? Then you’re probably already feeling a bit of cabin fever. Also known as the winter blues or winter depression, this is as real as it gets when it comes to crankiness, irritability, sleep loss, and altogether feeling down.   So how do you battle the winter blues?   According to Web MD, current [ read more… ]


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Wintry Nap: Tips in Making Your Home Extra Restful This Winter

Posted on December 12th, 2018

A lot of animals are known to hibernate during winter. It is Mother Nature’s way of keeping them from harm and also for preserving her eventual beauty in spring. The pace of life does tend to slow down during the winter season and, yes, you could feel a little under the weather, too.   Instead [ read more… ]


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UltraViolet 2018: Ending the Year on a High Note

Posted on December 11th, 2018

Purple and its different shades are often associated with wealth, power, and royalty. It is no surprise that this year’s Pantone Color went high-flying-adored with its luscious UltraViolet shade. If you want to end the year with a bang, then why not redecorate your home with this lovely color?   From Tyrian Purple to UltraViolet [ read more… ]


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How to Clean Windows Like a Pro

Posted on December 7th, 2018

There are only a few things that can easily add to the curb appeal of a home. While the windows may not be noticed frequently by guests and even your own family members, this is one thing that can make or break the look of your home. Depending on your home’s location, the windows of [ read more… ]


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