Without a comfortable mattress, nothing seems quite right. That old comfy mattress which used to suit you no longer offers the support your body requires for a restorative night’s sleep. But a new mattress and box spring can cost several hundred dollars or more. You rub your aching b
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Making your list and checking it twice…gonna find out… how many guests you’re hosting for the holidays. Grandma and Grandpa get the guest room, cousins share the family room floor, and should you transform the home office into a guest room for your aunt and uncle? That
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We all know about the woes of moving, and in a lot of cases you’re moving to something smaller to save money – downsizing – what an awful word and action. There is a hidden rainbow of discovery here though that might surprise you. Maximize your small home or apartment spa
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The kids have left the house to go off to college or to their newest job opportunity. Whew. Just take a moment to breathe. Congratulations! Give yourself a big pat on the back. You have successfully made it through the teenage years and are now officially an empty nester. What do you do wi
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The summer is a great time to move to Chico because you can easily settle in by having fun in the park, getting involved in local activities, or just relaxing at home in the air conditioning. If you’re planning on making the move to Chico, then it’s likely you’ll be needi
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I always seem to feel like I can take on any little DIY job. Sometimes I’m right, but sometimes I need a little help or inspiration. In my day I’ve seen some pretty clever ideas at my friend’s houses or in magazines, but nothing like the inspirations found at my local sec
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With summer right around the corner, we’ll all be spending more time in our yards and patios. When was the last time you redecorated outside? A great way to whip up a comfortable outdoor seating area is by repurposing indoor furniture, which can be found in abundance at second hand f
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Whether you are trying to cut down on furniture and consolidate in your home, or are looking to add more pieces of furniture to your humble abode, second hand furniture stores are your secret tool. They can work in two ways for you: a place to find furniture at a reasonable price to add to
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Take it from me, moving into a new apartment can be stressful, but it also means that now you get to start fresh with a blank canvas and make it a place that screams YOU. Re-decorating your new digs or even just re-vamping can get expensive from the furniture to the accessories, which is w
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Woohoo! It’s tax time! Ok, maybe you aren’t that enthusiastic about this time of year. Tax season can be stressful and take a lot of work, but if you receive a refund, at least there is a bit of a silver lining at the end of the struggle. If you’re wanting to spruce up yo
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