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11 Cheap Home Renovations You Can Do with Dollar Tree Finds

SweetBabeeJay / istockphoto.com See Our Best Picks Sprucing up your home doesn’t have to be an expensive undertaking. With some creativity, a little elbow grease, and finds from your local Dollar Tree, you can add a fresh, stylish touch to your living space without breaking the bank. Here are 11 budget-friendly home renovations that you can do using items from Dollar Tree. Related: 5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always RegretMore: Find the Upside to Every Purchase StylishStorage Plastic bins, baskets and buckets from Dollar Tree can be easily transformed into chic storage solutions. Add a coat of spray paint in a…
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How One 78-Year-Old Renovated Her Home

When Kathleen, 78, purchased her three-story Toronto home in the 1970s, she always imagined growing old there. As a busy academic, he loved the location and third-floor office. After retirement, he enjoyed walking through his vibrant community and chatting with neighbors. As the years passed, she appreciated having her medical specialists close by and knowing which restaurants were welcoming to seniors. But with age came reduced mobility, and Kathleen—who requested to be identified by only her middle name—found the layout of the house increasingly difficult to navigate, especially at night. Her house has three sets of stairs, a bedroom on…
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What did people wear in the 1700’s?

Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101. What DID people wear in the 1700’s? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk (forefathers and foremothers) were wearing. Colonial clothing is interesting. It is fashionable and functional. What’s interesting is that different social status is displayed not in different fashion choices but the quality of the fabric. It gets even more interesting because you might think silk would be an indication of wealth but a fine printed cotton might be worth more. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Colonial clothing is…