Buying bed linens tends to overwhelm me even more that caring for them, especially if I am shopping with my husband. I like to combine colors and patterns versus using same color sets, so sometimes I feel like I am carrying all my existing bed linens with me when I go shop for new ones! And dealing with the "I am not going to sleep in this color linens!" is not usually helping, either.

There are so many different colors, patterns, fabrics, and prices for the linen pieces you need. And for as many different choices available, there are as many different ways of caring for them. Colors must be protected, fibers must be treated just right.

At least we do not need to be puzzled about how to care for each of the linen choices. Read more

• Tips to Care for Your Bed Linens

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If you are fortunate to have a large bedroom you might be wondering what piece of furniture to place at the end of your bed.

Whether you're looking for beauty or function, there are lots of ways to use the extra space. You can find interesting pieces at tag sales or flea markets or choose a special piece for your bedroom.

Depending on the amount of space you have, you're sure to find the perfect piece on our list of the top 10 things to put at the end of a bed.

And if you happen to have a very small bedroom where even a second nightstand is not an option, do not despair. Just think of all the money you are saving by not having to decorate a big bedroom! Read more

• Top 10 Things to Put at the End of A Bed

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If you are moving into a new home this summer, congratulations! If your new home is a brand new house, and if you are moving from a very organized, Zen-like home, you may not need to do any work at all. Lucky you!

However, more often than not, moving into a new home does require a lot of work. Not many people would describe the moving experience as fun. In fact, I read somewhere than moving homes rates as high of a fear for people in North America as the fear of public speaking and death.

The move to a new home can completely consume your time and energy: the planning, the packing, the moving, the cleaning... And there are always many unexpected challenges, too!

When you arrive in your new home, you're faced with even more challenges. It may seem a small thing to decide where to put the best china or everyday dishes, but after all the work moving out of the old home, the last thing you need is another big decision or another major project. Read more

• What to Do Before the Moving Truck Arrives: Great Tips for Before You Move Into Your New Home

Do you live in a little square apartment? Or have a plain, boxy room that is becoming a real decorating challenge?

A lack or architectural features and a feel of being in a box is an unfortunate fact of many modern homes. Entire neighborhoods have "cookie-cutter" homes with identical or similar floorplans, exteriors, and finishing treatments.

You do not have to settle for standard, boring and more of the same. There are many ways to add sparkle to boxy rooms, and here are some of our favorites. From recessed lighting to new baseboards and a contrasting trim - you will be on your way to a great living space in no time. Read more

• How To Revive a Boxy Room or a Small Square Apartment

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