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The Humble but mighty lemon packs powerful health benefits and cleans up around the house Lemons are pretty little things that are packed with flavor, are good for you, smell refreshing, and look great piled up in a bowl on your table. They are nutrient-packed little suckers, containing B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and fiber. The humble lemon is actually a mighty tool that will benefit your health in so many ways as well as coming in handy around the hous …

Happy New Year. One of my resolutions is to be healthier—not my usual “this is my year to get ripped” resolution, but a “I’m going to try really hard to not get sick” resolution. While doing a little research on my strategy, I kept coming across natural remedies and the medicinal benefits of certain common foods. I was happy to see I am ahead of the game because I have so many of them right on my spice rack. I will share just a couple of cool facts on the healthy benefits you can get from you …

Excess or inexpensive stemware can be transformed into holiday decor or gifts with just a little paint, glue, and glitter and a lot of whimsy! I know what you're thinking; I, too, appreciate the original purpose of the wine glass. But if you are looking for a clever gift or a fun DIY wineglass holiday decor project, just grab some stemware and check out what you can achieve. First, you can purchase single pieces of stemware for a dollar and change at your local dollar stores, big box s …

There is no such thing as an all-encompassing surface cleaning solution. No matter the brand, ingredients, or celebrity endorsements. You can't buy the same product to clean glass and expect it to get rid of mold on sanded grout. Seek help for your Windex obsession, and learn a thing or two from this article. I will guide you on how to best clean bathroom surfaces the easy and right way. Clean your bathroom with confidence. For your shower, tub, and tile, the first thing you need …

Crave a pop of color? "Jewel tones are so last decade," said my sister with an air of authority. "It's all about shades of silvery blue and elegant grays these days," she declared. And she seems to be right. But I am a color-craver and not especially elegant, so I sought out creative ways we color-cravers can sneak some color into our homes. So not only am I a color-craver, but now I am also a subversive decorator. Paint the staircase.  The example below is beautiful, practical, …