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First impressions are important when trying to sell your home. Extreme changes aren’t always necessary. There are simple steps you can take to prepare your house for the market while staying within a reasonable budget. The interior plays a big role, but don’t ignore exterior modifications, such as fresh lightbulbs, an attractive mailbox and welcome mat, shiny doorknobs, a silk door wreath and window boxes, to name …

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Whoever said getting there is half the fun hasn’t met my crew. “Fasten your seat belts, folks. It’s going to be a bumpy ride” is my motto whenever we drive long distance.
My husband is obsessed with our turn-by-turn navigational system, and someone obviously never informed him that the co-pilot controls the radio. The kids are barely buckled into their seats when they need to use the bathroom — …

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Muffins are perfect for every season. They freeze well, and they whip together in minutes, so you can enjoy the old-fashioned Muffin Man goodness whenever the craving hits. They’re scrumptious plain but are amazing with spreads, compound butters, jams and jellies.
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Attention, tightwads! Walls can be difficult to decorate because they’re so large. But you can dress them up fabulously without looking like you raided a college bookstore.
Consider the scale of your wall and what you have on hand. Instead of hanging small items scattered throughout your house, visualize an imaginary geometric shape, such as a rectangle, and then fill it in with your accessories.
Whether you’re moving …