Author: moderndayhome
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How to Set Your Gardening Goals
Much like a New Year’s Resolution, many enter Spring hoping that this year will finally be the year their garden takes shape, unlike past years when the desire was there, but the follow-thru was missing. Maybe the only thing stopping you is that you didn’t know where to start. If that is the case, let…
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How to Prevent Freezer Burn
Storing food in the freezer is one of the easiest things ever. Your food is kept fresh and safe until you’re ready to eat it. When freezer burn occurs, it can ruin your food. So, what can you do to prevent it? No one wants to eat dry food! So we decided to give you…
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Should You Trust Your Oven Temperature Gauge?
It might not be as accurate as you think it is and seriously be hurting your recipes.
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Should You Invest in a Vacuum Sealer?
Storing food in the freezer is a quick and easy way to keep it for later. You can prevent yourself from worrying about what to make for dinner. Even better, raw foods can be protected from freezer burn if you decide to seal them before tossing them into the freezer. Vacuum sealers are incredibly convenient,…
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Tips on Growing Herbs in Your Kitchen
The easy, sustainable way to have your most desired spices on hand at all times.
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A Checklist for Easy Home Maintenance
As a homeowner, your property is an investment. It’s important to protect that investment against unnecessary depreciation by performing routine maintenance to ensure things remain in working order. As we head into summer, it’s time to think about some of the routine springtime maintenance tasks you should be doing. Here’s a checklist for easy home…
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Latest Remodeling Trends to Keep an Eye On
Just as trends in fashion change, so do trends in homes. But trends are not like quickly passing fads that change with every season. They are new directions that influence design choices. To get the best resale value for your home, it is best to remodel or redesign your home to keep up with changing…
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Make Old Linoleum Look New Again!
An old, dull floor can ruin the look of any kitchen, and, unfortunately, dirty floors are pretty common. Even if the rest of the kitchen is impressive, old dirt and grime can cause a linoleum floor to look dull and dingy. And, contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to run out and buy a…
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How to Clean an Unfinished Basement Floor
Do you avoid visiting the dark realm of your unfinished basement because of musty, unpleasant smells? Do you keep your family from descending the basement stairs for fear that the dirt and germs will cling to their feet and legs? You can reclaim your basement area by choosing from and using a few inexpensive cleaning…
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Vanilla Cupcakes with Licorice Frosting!
April 12th is officially National Licorice Day–which didn’t get us very excited. We thought we’d end up just draping some strawberry Twizzlers over a cake while telling our kids that licorice has some health benefits. (It can suppress a cough, fight bronchitis, or reduce stomach acid.) Then we actually tried doing some research, and discovered the…