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7 Simple Spring Decor Ideas

From potted plants to dried flowers to a pop of pretty color- today it’s all about simple inexpensive ways to decorate for spring.

Inexpensive Spring Decor

Throw Pillows

One of the easiest ways to update your living room or bedroom spaces without breaking the bank is to update your throw pillows. Rather than bringing in all new pillows- think simple and bring in pillow covers. A secret – the layer that covers right over the other covers you have to save on storing them also. No one will know but you!

Faux Arrangements

While I absolutely love fresh flowers in

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Spring Table Centerpiece with garden statue

A cozy spring table centerpiece idea using a garden statue and a beautiful wreath.

Spring Table Centerpiece Idea

You know, sometimes I know where I am going with a styling and other times- I wing it. I start gathering the things I know would like to use and then spend a little time thinking and staring before moving in a direction. A spring table was always the topic- but this was one of those times where the styling evolved.

I knew I wanted to use this wreath for a centerpiece – but did not add the statue until I was

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Tim Allen denies Pamela Anderson claims that he flashed her on the ‘Home Improvement’ set

Pamela Anderson said “Home Improvement” star Tim Allen once flashed her on the set of that longtime hit television show, in an explosive allegation he vehemently denied.

In her upcoming book, “Love, Pamela,” Anderson recounted a day in 1991 when she was 23 and working on the new ABC show, which would go on to be one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s.

Tim Allen and Pamela Anderson on the set of

“On the first day of filming, I walked out of my dressing room, and Tim was in the hallway in his robes. He opened his robe

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Our Home Before-exterior – French Country Cottage

I remember when I first drove up this old driveway and saw the house that would become our home… do you know what my first thought was?

Back the truck up.

It was not for faint of heart. Honestly, I almost didn’t even get out of the car. But then I shook my head, turned the car off and opened the door. I have shared this story before and some of you may remember just how our home looked when we first bought it- and just how much work was in front of us to even make it livable.

Our

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Tax tips for homeowners 2022: Tax credits and breaks

Homeownership comes with a lot of financial responsibility and a never-ending list of home improvement projects.

But for anyone who pays a mortgage, the good news is that you can deduct several home expenses come tax time — especially if you itemize your taxes — or enjoy other tax breaks as a home owner.

Here are the top tax tips for homeowners.

1. Mortgage interest deduction

While you can no longer deduct the cost of homeowners insurance premiums, you can write off what you paid toward mortgage interest — if you’re eligible and you itemize your deductions.

Start by looking

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When to use a credit card to finance home improvements

Homeownership comes with a long list of expenses, including the cost of making improvements from time to time. While part of the joy of owning a home is the ability to create a space that reflects you and your personality, paying for renovations should always be handled wisely.

It can certainly be tempting to use a credit card or two to finance your renovation dreams. But if you plan to pay for projects this way, the key is to choose the right type of card, taking into consideration such factors as interest rates and rewards program offers.

Benefits of using

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Should you use a credit card to finance home improvements?

Homeownership comes with a long list of expenses, including the cost of making improvements from time to time. While part of the joy of owning a home is the ability to create a space that reflects you and your personality, paying for renovations should always be handled wisely.

It can certainly be tempting to use a credit card or two to finance your renovation dreams. But if you plan to pay for projects this way, the key is to choose the right type of card, taking into consideration such factors as interest rates and rewards program offers.

Benefits of using

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How a Data Nerd Approaches DIY Home Improvement Projects

I started 2021 by buying an 1885 hulk of a home, sight unseen, with visions of restoring its earlier grandeur. In almost two years, I’ve restored three of many rooms and tackled multiple smaller projects, by myself.

Do-it-yourself home improvements can save a lot of money, but that’s hardly the only reason to dive in. One in 4 homeowners took on DIY home improvement projects over the past two years because they like doing that kind of work themselves, according to the recent NerdWallet Home Improvement Report. I count myself among them. The joy of this work was

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