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Click and Grow Update: Lavender!
It's that time of year again! Trader Joe's has bunches upon bunches of fresh and dried lavender. Lavender is a fantastic edible flower with several benefits. The aroma itself is associated with relieving stress and anxiety. Lavender in skincare can help with redness and inflammation as well. So having the chance to try growing it in my Click and Grow was very exciting for me and my sister.
By Catie Consolo7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Sell Your House
Every single year in the USA alone, there are millions of homes that are bought and sold. While lots of homes are sold each and every day, the process of selling a home isn’t always easy. There are many steps in the selling process, and even once you have some interested buyers, there is no guarantee the sale will go through.
By Wendy Dessler7 years ago in Lifehack
Essential Tips for Making Your Front Porch More Inviting
There is no better feeling than being comfortable in your own home and looking forward to spending time both indoors and outdoors. The way your front porch looks is very important, not just for the curb appeal, but because it will make your guests want to step in and spend time there as well. Front porches are much more than a simple entryway to your home, they can add character and charm to your house if you know how to make them more inviting. We’re here to help you do just that.
By William Sandford7 years ago in Lifehack
Basic Facts: Home Heating Boilers and How to Choose One
Technology has come a long way, and there have been revelations in the way we buy boilers. Earlier, there used to be limited options with regards to the heating boilers. However, with the advancement of technology, there are now more heating boilers than ever. Here we present a guide that will help you buy the best heating boilers.
By Lauren Williamson7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Prepare Your Home for a Long Camping Trip
It is the very time to avoid the heat and leave for camping with friends or family. Such trips, especially long ones always require a lot of packing and create chaos around the house. We don’t mean to add to the chaos that you are already in, but packing essentials is not the only prep that you should be doing.
By EmmaWilliams7 years ago in Lifehack
Beating KRONOS
Have you ever found yourself being sucked into an activity you know is a waste of time? Have you ever reemerged after hours of binging on Netflix and pondered how you could have wasted all that time? After the realization, do you feel a sense of guilt and frustration? Do you mourn the loss of time you could have been using to complete other tasks? You are absolutely not alone. I find myself immensely frustrated at the mesmerizing power of video streaming services. I will make a plan to be super productive that day, and then five hours later, I've completed barely anything except watching 5 episodes of whatever show I have sold my soul to. I then enter the cycle or anxiety and sulking trying to hurriedly get something accomplished to feel successful. I cannot be the only one, right? If you, like me, find yourself sucked into this drudging cycle, here is a list of ways I have found to avoid this rut and unlock productivity.
By In the Hyphen7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Say "No" to Telephone Surveys
Love it or hate it, market research and public opinion polls are necessary for many businesses to succeed and for governments to gain valuable insights. What should you do when you receive one of those phone calls from a company asking you to do a survey? Most people hang up without saying anything. But is that the right way to do it?
By Jay Dee Archer7 years ago in Lifehack
Why Choose Nordic Wooden Floors for Your Home
Easy to Clean and Maintain Wooden floors are incredible in many ways, and there are several reasons to choose them over carpets. Two huge perks are that they are a lot easier to clean and they last significantly longer. Having a wooden floor will make spills and muddy feet less of a worry, as a quick mop-up solves the problem. Cleaning a carpet is usually a considerably larger effort than the one of cleaning a wooden floor. Forget about carpet deep cleans with all sorts of chemicals. With a wooden floor, there is no need for a carpet cleaner or other expensive technology or machines. Clean the floor by giving it a quick hoover-up followed by using a mop with warm water and a wooden floor cleaner. A wooden floor does not trap the dirt, making it a lot easier to clean.
By Scandinavian Trading Ltd7 years ago in Lifehack
Eco-Friendly Design: Green Backyard Ideas
Making your garden sustainable is incredibly important due to the fact that it reduces the amount of work that you need to invest in order to maintain it. Second, it gives you a more visually pleasing look; and last, it provides you with an area where you can grow your own food and ingredients. In the age of pesticides, GMOs, and low soil quality, this is incredibly important for any health-minded family. With that in mind, here are tops six eco-friendly designs that you need to consider.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Lifehack
Where Does the Word Gift Ribbon Come From
Ribbons make wonderful accessories for creative and decorative purpose including hangtags, gift-wrapping, invitations, and greeting cards. Additionally, ribbons and bows are also used to make hair braiding and accessories. For DIY projects, ribbons are used as stay for craft, jewelry, cake decoration, fashion, and haberdashery. Ribbons are essential in the florist industry for wrapping flower bouquets and for decorating various functions. In fact, occasions that require decoration and embellishment use ribbons.
By Ashly Williams7 years ago in Lifehack
How to Clean Sneakers
But then you wear them for a few times, and without even realizing, your previously spotless kicks get a completely different shade of brown or grey. Fear not, because we’ve come up with a few suggestions that’ll make your running shoes or any other sneakers look brand new, with easy and quick cleaning tips. Depending on the fabric, every pair of kicks will require a different cleaning process, so get ready to brush up on your cleaning knowledge.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Lifehack
