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9 Ways to Transform Your Home for a Fresh Look

Koupon Karen

Modern design elements like minimalist hardware, open shelving, and integrated appliances can help achieve a contemporary look that stands the test of time. Indoor plants add a burst of life and color and also improve air quality, making your home feel fresher and more vibrant.

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Why You Should Be Collecting Rainwater

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since water and snow falls from the sky for free, my landlord made it so that after it lands on the roof it then runs down some pipes into the ground, providing more than enough to water the trees and plants without using any municipal water. My water bill was pretty much nada. Why should we pay for what comes down to earth for free?

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Summer Décor Trends

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Remember, even desert plants bloom, so don’t be afraid to include some bright colors! Indoor Plants. This year’s Pantone color is Greenery, so what better way to embrace that than with actual plants? Choose fun pots and pick plants that can multitask. Some plants are great for soothing sunburn (hey aloe!),

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DIY Landscaping Tips to Prepare for Fall

Saving Cents With Sense

Autumn is also the perfect time to plant shrubs, grind stumps and aerate your lawn. Plant Shrubs. Plant your shrubs in fall to ensure good root establishment. Rainfall pooling on grass means nutrients and water cannot reach plant roots. Install a Floodlight. Wire connectors (twist-on). 14-guage stranded wires (insulated).

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Raised Garden Bed – $29.99

Saving With Shellie

today at Ace Hardware. This would be a great time to start a garden in your yard for summer planting! This Raised Garden Bed is only $29.99 The dimensions are 5-1/2″H x 48″W x 48″L and its stackable and expandable with additional kits.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Place several candles of varying shapes on top of the mirror or use it as a tray for a small plant in a decorative pot. Visit the hardware store and ask for temporary, non-surface damaging hanging hooks. Use retired handbags, shoes or china serving dishes as one-of-a-kind plant holders. Take a tip from the design shows.

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Earth Day Freebies 2012

For the Mommas

Alternative Apparel has announced its “Buy a tee, plant a tree” initiative. Until April 22, they will have a tree planted for every item you purchase,in addition to a 20 percent discount. Related posts: Ace Hardware: Free Quart of Paint. Heads Up: Free Dominos Artisan Pizza.

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