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Select Multifunctional Pieces “Minimal spaces should include items that have more than one purpose,” advises Linda Mauck Smith of BLDC Design. “For example, a bench can be used in many ways; a place to sit in the bedroom while dressing, an extra seat when guests visit, and even brought to the table for dining.” Don’t clutter up a room with furnishings that just aren’t able to serve double duty when there are enough multifunctional items on the market to choose from....

1. Measure, Measure, Measure Before moving large appliances, measuring is key. For a successful move, you’ll need to measure the thing you’re moving, the space you’re moving it through, and the space you’re moving it into. Unlike some furniture, a refrigerator can’t be taken apart to fit through a narrow door or hallway, so every inch of space counts. Use a measuring tape to get the height, width, and depth of the refrigerator....

If you are using a moving company, be aware that most moving companies will not move your houseplants. At first, this might seem like an inconvenience, but in reality, it is best that you personally be responsible for your plants during a move to ensure their well-being. It is generally not a good idea to place your plants in the back of a moving van and hope for the best....

Choosing the Space If your space is limited, you may need to get creative. By removing the clothes pole and installing electrical connections, you can easily convert a closet of any size into a workspace. You could even install a working desk at the top of some stairs. If you are spending a lot of time in your home office, you might prefer a better view and more room. Identify space that is infrequently used, such as a guest room or dining area....

Oxygen bleach is often confused with chlorine bleach since they both remove stains. However, because of its chemical ingredients, oxygen bleach works more slowly than chlorine bleach, is less corrosive and damaging to fibers, and is more environmentally friendly. Read on to find out all about oxygen bleach, what it can and cannot do, and how to use it effectively around your home. How to Use Oxygen Bleach in Laundry Oxygen bleach will boost the cleaning power of your regular detergent, and the powdered formula is often added to homemade laundry detergents....

One way we can understand energy is through the concept of yin and yang. This is one of the underlying principles of feng shui. Yin and yang are the opposite yet complementary principles seen as the building blocks for all manifestations of energy that we know of in the universe. Everything else comes out of these two types of energy, including the five elements, which you may be familiar with if you have done some research on feng shui or worked with a feng shui consultant....

It’s amazing how easy it is to set up your garden and start growing. The pieces of the hydroponic garden slide easily together and then all you need to do is plug it in and add some water to the basin. Then you take your little pods and stick them into the containers. The grow lights go on for about 16 hours a day (but don’t worry, they won’t make your electric bill skyrocket—I’ve barely seen a change)....