Monthly Archives: April 2012

» 8 Tips for Upcoming Remodeling Projects

RemodelingRemodeling. The word probably brings pictures of dust, wood, sawhorses and chaos to mind. However, remodeling doesn’t have to look like that. Here are eight tips you’ll be able to use for your next remodeling project: Continue reading →

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» Checking In on New Year Resolutions

A quarter of the year is gone, so the Simplify Your Home editors thought revisiting New Year Resolutions might be a good idea. If you’re on track to meet your goals, that’s great. If not, have no fear, because there is still more than half of the year left. Continue reading →

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» Keep Fido Safe All Year Long

moving petsThe Simplify Your Home crew realizes your pets are members of your family too, and we want to help you keep them safe. Since April is National Pet First Aid Month, we thought the following tips on how you can keep your pets safe all year long would be helpful. Keep in mind that while the crew loves all pets, these tips are more directed to furry friends as opposed to the slippery ones. Continue reading →

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» Summer Moving Season is Quickly Approaching: Part 2

moving in the summerIn the blog post Summer Moving Season is Quickly Approaching, Simplify Your Home created a short checklist for things to think about six to eight weeks before you move. Now the crew is passing along a few actions you should take about four to six weeks before you move. Continue reading →

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» Seven Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund if You Are Moving or Remodeling

April 17 is tax day. While most of you have probably already filed for this year and received your refund, Simplify Your Home wanted to give you a few ideas on how to use your 2012 refund and future ones if you plan to remodel your home or move.

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» Gear Up for NHL Playoffs by Cleaning Your Sports Equipment

In the spirit of good-hearted competition and the NHL playoffs, the Simplify Your Home crew is doing something a little different this blog post. Instead of just giving tips on how to keep your sports equipment clean, the crew thought it might be fun to do true/false statements. Good news is you have a 50/50 shot at getting them right. Even better, the answers are given too. Continue reading →

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» Make Your Egg Hunt “Egg-cellent”

Eggs – Sometimes you eat them, sometimes you color them and sometimes you hunt them. However, you probably will not do all three things with the same egg. Continue reading →

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» Hit a Grand Slam with a Trip to the Ballpark on Opening Day

The smell of food favorites like bratwurst and pretzels. The feel of stadium seats. The look of bright green grass surrounding the dirt. The sound of cheers as players leave the dugout to take their positions on the field. Baseball. It is an American pastime. Continue reading →

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