New Place, Same Old Stuff
 Just think…a new place, a new job, a new set of friends…you get a brand new start!  A new home to live in and to decorate is going to be so much fun! 

But, wait.  The same old furniture is following you. Before you get too sad, I’ve got a few good ideas to try to jazz up your new place.

Here’s what I would do first:
 
Get Paint Happy
Almost everything can be painted and it is easy to change if you don't love it.  Don’t forget about spray paint.  This is a low cost way of changing the finish on any type of fixture.  The hardest part is deciding on the color.  Go get a gallon, or a can!
 
Dream Big
Find amazing inspirational photos of a room you would like to create. Then, make it happen the smart aff...
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Take Back your Kitchen!

A lot of people consider the kitchen the most popular room in the home. In fact, houses with larger kitchens sell faster, but that shouldn’t surprise us given the natural tendency for people to gravitate towards food! Today’s kitchen is designed as much for entertaining and socializing as it is for food prep. This is why cleaning and organizing your kitchen is so important. So, whether you're moving into a new house, or you just need to organize the one you have, here are some tips and suggestions to help you maintain a kitchen you'll want to show off!

1. Conquer counter space. Besides organizing mail and other clutter, evaluate the placement of your appliances. You should only have 2-3 appliances out at any one time. For me, that ...
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