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Better Yourself by Understanding Why You Don't Like Certain People

Try as we might, there's always somebody either at work or in our personal life that we just don't care for. By identifying their main quality that puts you off, you can use it as an opportunity to make yourself better. When you take a good, long look at why you don't like someone, there will always…

Oct 9, 2014

Know Thyself: Setting Realistic Decorating Expectations

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One of the biggest mistakes I see in home decorating and decluttering is that people often make purchasing and design decisions based on aspirations (the kind of life you want to lead; the kind of person you aspire to b e) — not reality. So, before you spend a ton of money and time decorating, face…

Oct 6, 2014

13 Themes for a Frightfully Fun Halloween Party

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October 05, 2014 13 Themes for a Frightfully Fun Halloween Party Halloween is the perfect opportunity to throw a party. Costumes and candy (and if it’s an adult event — cocktails!) put everyone in a party mood. A creative theme is a great way to make your party unique, and it helps focus costumes…

Oct 6, 2014

Human Foods That Make Great Pets Treats — Dr. Patrick Mahaney

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Cardiff takes a tasty nibble of healthy human food. This article originally appeared on my blog for Flexcin International, Inc. Considering the recent contaminated dog treat health scare , pet owners should focus on providing healthy, non-toxic treats. There are many human foods that can be fed to…

Sep 30, 2014

Your Home, Your Choice: 10 Home Explanations You Don't Owe

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We don't want you to apologize about your home so much. Or say " I'm sorry " as soon as guests walk in the door. Trust us — it'll make you enjoy your home more when you're not always saying sorry for its flaws. And there's something else you can clear from your brain to make more room for enjoyment:…

Sep 28, 2014

Thread Count Doesn't Always Matter: Things To Look For When Buying Sheets

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Thread counts have been inching up on bedding packages in the past decade. Nowadays, it’s common to see upwards of 1,000 thread count on cotton bedding, and with it comes the promise of luxury, comfort, and a good night’s sleep. Yes, thread count can make a difference, but it’s not the only…

Sep 28, 2014

Saturday Assignment: How To Clean Your Microwave in 7 Minutes

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Maybe it's because the door stays closed most of the time (and when it does open, it's for quickly shoving in food to reheat), but the microwave just doesn't get the regular cleaning attention the rest of one's house usually receives. That's cheese dip you see there. And run-over oatmeal on the…

Sep 28, 2014

How To Clean a Large Houseplant — Apartment Therapy Tutorials

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How To Clean a Large Houseplant Apartment Therapy Tutorials a ficus leaf after cleaning Keeping houseplants free of dust, dirt and cobwebs is essential to their health. When we've talked about cleaning houseplants here at Apartment Therapy in the past, the excellent idea of putting the pot, plant…

Sep 28, 2014

What Are Your Home Priorities? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

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What's important to you in a home? In a future home? For those who have put a lot of thought into those two things, it might seem silly to read a post about defining your home priorities. For others — where life, a job, family and more has made busy-ness the norm rather than the exception — it may…

Sep 28, 2014