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Summer is approaching and that means that the kids are going to want their frozen popsicles, pizza rolls, and morning waffles. In order to keep these popular summer treats frozen, however, homeowner's need to maintain their freezer in tip top condition with annual maintenance. It's simple. Here are three easy ways to stay on top of freezer maintenance.
 

A family room is the perfect gathering space to create memories or just relax and unwind with your family. With a few small adjustments to your family room, you can transform it to keep up with your growing family, from the moment your baby learns to crawl to the moment you send them off to college.
 

Any room can transform into a luxurious and posh living space with the appropriate upgrades. One of the most important things you could do immediately to up the luxurious ante is to carefully organize your room. Once everything is in its place you can begin adding these intricate details that turn an "ordinary" bedroom into a sumptuous chamber.

In this day and age, we need to protect not only our physical property, but also our digital data. Modern technology is doing a great job of keeping up with the pace of ever-growing security threats. For physical security threats, certain technology has made it so that you can be at home even when you're not at home. Other gadgets keep you on high-alert on your valuables' whereabouts and whether someone tampered with them. These security tools will protect your possessions and give you peace of mind.
 

If you have dull wood closet doors, peeling paint, or simply think the portals to your attire are too plain, you might be thinking of giving your closet doors a renovation. If you're looking to give your unadorned closet doors a makeover, you've come to the right place. Because why should all the attention go to the wardrobe inside? Take a look at the following transformation ideas you can create in no time.
 

Everyone has different ways to make themselves happy. Some people curl up with a good book. Others spend an hour or two at the stables. But did you know that there are things inside your home that could affect your mood? Scientific data shines some light on how certain home features can make you happy.

You may think of a bench as merely a seating area, but it can be so much more than that. Imagine a functional, sometimes upholstered seat that not only heightens the aesthetics of any room but also doubles as storage space. Add decorative pillows to give it a cozier feeling. You won't want to leave your new furniture addition. Here are some ideas on how you can incorporate multifunctional benches into your home.
 
Store Important Documents: Let's face it, filing cabinets aren't exactly the most aesthetically appealing pieces of furniture in a home. Although they work well in an office setting, the industrial, steel (or metal) look doesn't make one feel warm and cozy. If you want a more attractive and inviting storage space, why not make a storage bench specifically designed to hold files? Personalize it with a cushion on top in any pattern of your choice.
 
Put Toys Away: If you look close enough, a bookcase can also become a versatile bench-and-bin combination. A bookcase's large openings can make excellent cubbyholes to fit toy-filled bins. Choose from canvas bins, plastic bins, or even woven baskets-- anything to match your playroom decor. Once your children outgrow their playroom bins, recycle and use them for storage in the garage, laundry room, or bedroom.
 
Stash Serving Trays: For those who love to entertain and throw fancy dinner parties, storage can quickly become a problem. Where to put all the serving trays, plates, placemats, and tablecloths, when the guests have left? A banquette bench with drawers underneath can be the perfect solution to your storage issues. Not only do banquette benches act as comfortable nooks on which to perch while you eat, but they also function as a secret repository for your dinner party supplies.
 
Enhance Your Mudroom: Mudrooms are a gateway from the outside world into your warm and comfortable home.Improving your mudroom can start with a versatile DIY shoe bench addition. Build a shoe bench with larger compartments for boots and smaller ones for more compact footwear. Now, the next time you walk through the door, you can leisurely sit down and stash your shoes.
 
Stash Bedroom Knick-Knacks: There's nothing better than coming home after a long day at the office and relaxing on a sturdy and comfy reading bench. It is a dedicated relaxing space, whether you use it as a reading nook or a window seat. What would make it better? Add cubbyholes underneath to store your books, shoes, clothes, or anything you don't need readily available.
 
These practical furniture additions just go to show how a bench can transform into just about anything you want. Whether you want it for storage, relaxation, or aesthetics, the bench has it all. Now all you have to do is decide how many you want in your home.

If you're a passionate home cook, having an extensive array of spices on hand is a must. The last thing you want to do is disrupt your cooking flow while you shuffle around in the pantry looking for the turmeric. Finding unique ways to store your items can make cooking a lot more efficient and fun. Read below for ideas on how you can make your very own magnetic spice rack in no time.
 

Houseplants offer more than just improved indoor air quality. Use them to bring life into any living space. Decorate with them to make your home feel more vibrant and homey rather than lifeless and drab. Even if you've never flexed your green thumb or designed a room in your life, the following design ideas will inspire you to build an indoor garden of your own.

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If you're the type of person who is serious about their housework, you're probably familiar with at least one of the countless household products designed by inventor extraordinaire, Joy Mangano. Her rise from rags to riches strongly reinforces the idea that the American dream is never out of reach for anyone. With over 100 patents, this Long Island girl used her ingenious designs to build a monolithic product empire (Ingenious Designs) from scratch. She is the inventor of an assortment of products that make modern living so much easier.
 
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