From “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo” to “Get Organized With the Home Edit,” home organization is really having a moment in recent years. The extra time we’ve all spent at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the value of tidying up. “Many people suffer with disorganization for a […]
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Common housing mistakes that owners pay for
Ken Calverley and Chuck Breidenstei | Special to The Detroit News The Guys have been associated with the noble industry of construction for all of our adult lives. We have seen many mistakes and made a few of our own. The unfortunate reality of some housing mistakes is a two-fold […]
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Costly Mistakes People Make While Grocery Shopping
woman dropping her groceries If you want to save money on your food expenses, you’re better off preparing meals at home rather than dining out. But even if you’re buying most of your food at the grocery store, there’s a good chance you’re still spending more than necessary. That’s because […]
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3 Common Spring Cleaning Mistakes To Avoid
Even if you live in a state of disarray (or maybe especially if you live in a state of disarray), there’s something rejuvenating about spring cleaning. It gives us an anxiety-relieving sense of order, true fresh start energy, and… you know, leaves you with a clean home. But if you really want to keep […]
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9 mistakes you’re making with your studio apartment that are making it look smaller
Dividers don’t always work. KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Getty Images Decorating a studio apartment is a unique challenge. Experts told Insider that people often make choices that actually make these spaces look smaller. Bulky furniture, white walls, and not taking advantage of vertical space are common mistakes. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. Studio […]
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Common mistakes people make when buying new build home that can end up costing a fortune
When it comes to buying a house, there’s a lot to consider – the area, the number of bedrooms, whether it has a garden, so on and so forth. But it turns out there are a few other things you should be looking out for before you sign on the […]
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9 mistakes to avoid when redeeming hotel points
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. As the saying goes, “Everyone makes mistakes.” This pervades many aspects of life, but it’s especially applicable to […]
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WSJ Wealth Adviser Briefing: Dollars Not Shares, Pet Product Bulls, Interior Design Mistakes
Special purpose acquisition companies are having a moment in the sun, and they’re making their way into the wealth management industry, Larry Roth, founder and managing partner of RLR Strategic Partners, told Barron’s. Though they have been around in some form since the 1990s, SPACs have grown in popularity in recent […]
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How to Avoid the 5 Worst Bedroom Interior-Design Mistakes
MAKING conference calls from under the covers was once a sick-day anomaly. Now, of course, you can spend a whole workday supine, with your boss none the wiser. But when you blur the borders between desk and duvet, said Brooklyn designer Highlyann Krasnow, “it becomes much more difficult to view […]
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6 formatting mistakes you are making on your resume
According to recent surveys, over 25 million Americans are looking for a job right now. That means now, more than ever, it’s important to make sure your resume is up to par if you want to put yourself ahead of the game in your job search. Your resume may have […]
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Photos show how common baking mistakes can drastically change your gingerbread cookies
Insider These gingerbread cookies were all made by messing up the same recipe in a bunch of different ways. Rachel Askinasi/Insider I made gingerbread cookies from scratch and messed up several times along the way (on purpose!) to see how each mistake would affect the texture, taste, and look of […]
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How to Avoid the 5 Worst Bathroom Design Mistakes
WHAT DO designers fear in the bathroom more than a monster behind the shower curtain? For Allison Babcock, an interiors professional in Sag Harbor, N.Y., it’s seashells that rudely protrude from shower walls. “I cannot stand built-in whimsical accents in bathrooms,” she said. If you want a little idiosyncrasy, she […]
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How to Avoid 10 Common Web Design Mistakes That Hurt SEO
Picture this. You’ve spent a ton of time designing your website. You’ve picked an attractive theme, added stunning images, and crafted compelling copy. You’re sure visitors will love it (and you). The only problem? You aren’t getting any visitors. In fact, your site is nowhere to be seen on Page […]
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40 Worst Health Mistakes Women Make Over 40
You can have it all. That’s what they tell you, right ladies? What they don’t mention is that “all” can also include perimenopause, breast cancer and a decade of unrelenting stress. To ensure you live your best decade ever—and not in the doctor’s office—read these essential doctors’ tips. Read on, […]
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5 mistakes you’re making with your phone that could be killing it
One hot summer day when I was about 10, I sat on my aunt’s couch in the New York borough of Queens after a swim and couldn’t get up. The hard-plastic protective covering on the couch took hold of my legs like an octopus devouring its prey. Fortunately, protecting your phone […]