» 10 Ways Recycled Containers and Materials are Useful in the Garage

Use Old Containers to Hold Toys, Tools and More

Spring cleaning may be overdue, but during the summer you’re in and out of the garage quite a bit. Why not use these 10 ideas from recycled materials and containers to organize tools, toys and more this summer? Continue reading

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» 10 Ways to Pick a Good Fruit

Tips on How to Choose Fruit that is Ready to Eat

It’s almost summer, which means fresh fruit from your garden, local farmer’s market and supermarket. Do you know how to pick the most delicious fruit? Simplify Your Home has compiled a list of what to look for as you buy your summer produce.   Continue reading

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» Get Out and Catch More Fish with these Storage Tips

Fishting GearTen Tips You Can Use to Store Fishing Gear

The fish will bite, but probably only if you actually have bait with which to catch them. Now that fishing season is here, make it easier on yourself by organizing your fishing gear and then keeping it that way with these tips: Continue reading

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» How Will You Show Your Dad Thanks this Father’s Day?

Father and childDon’t Forget Dad’s Special Day on June 16

Saying “I love you” or even just “thank you” to your dad on Father’s Day can go a long way. Just in case you want to also get him a little something or do a little something else to show your appreciation, Simplify Your Home found 10 ideas that you may want to consider. Continue reading

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» 7 Recipes to Try with Garden Fresh Veggies

These 7 Recipes Call for Fresh Vegetables from your Garden

How does your garden grow this summer? If great, then you’ll have a good source for these tasty recipes. If you don’t have a garden or your green thumb seems to be missing this summer, check out your local farmer’s market for some home-grown vegetables so you can still give these seven recipes a try. Continue reading

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» Summer Water-Saving Tips

Tips to Save Water this Summer

The blistering sun radiates down on you. You can feel your skin getting warmer by the minute and sweat starting to build. Your instinct might be to reach for a container of water to cool off, but then something stops you– you want to save water this summer.

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» Tips on Loading Your Moving and Storage Container

Use these Tips to Keep Safe while Loading a Moving Container

Summer is moving season and more and more of those moving are beginning to use containers. The professionals at United Mayflower Containers offer these tips for anyone who is loading a container: Continue reading

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» 5 Ways to Spend Memorial Day

5 Trips to Take or Activities To Do on Memorial Day

Most of us have a three day weekend coming up. Have you already made plans to make the most of it? If not, here are five ways you might consider spending Memorial Day. Continue reading

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» Pack It Up: How to Pack Your Kitchen

Pack It Up: How to Pack Your Kitchen

If you’ve decided to pack for your move opposed to having a full-service moving company provide those services for you, we’ve been providing posts on how to pack certain rooms in your home like the dining room and bedroom. Today, we’ll give you tips on how to pack your kitchen. If you would like to view a video version of these tips, please click here.

Like with any room, you’ll want to start by gathering your packing materials: Continue reading

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» Grilling Favorites You Can Make at Home

Try these Recipes the Next Time You Grill

Spring sunshine is in the skies and the air is blowing a gentle breeze. It’s perfect weather to drag out the grill from storage, uncover it, fire it up and try some delicious new recipes.

Simplify Your Home found lots of grilling recipes; these are the ones that caught the editor’s eye. Give them a try this spring and summer and then leave a comment below on which ones were your favorite. Continue reading

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