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The Key To Staying Happy At Work

Contributed Post Like it or not, work is where we are going to spend a large portion of our lives. With that being said, it seems pointless getting so worked up at work. If we are spending a great deal of our lives at the desk, we must try to be happy behind that desk. We’d all rather be geeking out, cooking, watching our favorite shows or just lazing about. Unfortunately, work is a necessity and it doesn’t matter if you’re a freelancer working from home or someone working for the Government up on Capitol Hill, you’re still earning money. How do we stay happy at work though? Firstly, you’ve got to assess why you’re in the role you are in. Do you need it…
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Out And About: Protecting Your Home When You’re Not In It

Contributed Post How often are you in your household? Ideally – not too much! We all need to get out and about and enjoy life. That being said, our homes are places of comfort, it’s only natural that we are going to spend a lot of time there. Absence can cause worry. If you’re not in your house, you don’t know what is happening to it, you don’t know what is going on until you return. That doesn’t mean you have to constantly worry, but absence is going to naturally cause it. The lack of knowledge possessed by yourself when you are not around is going to create it. That’s not fair on you! You should be able to go out and spend time with…
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Make The Most of Small Gardens: Tiny Yard, Big Impact

Contributed Post Image You don’t need a massive outdoor space to create an attractive and functional garden. There are lots of simple techniques that will transform the smallest of yards and create the illusion of a larger area. And the winter months are a great time to work on this, to ensure you’re ready for spring. Start With Function When planning your garden, begin with function. What do you intend to use it for? Will it be somewhere to relax at the end of a busy day or on weekends? Are you looking for a manageable yard, with the minimum of maintenance?  Do you want to grow your own herbs, fruit, and vegetables? Or are aesthetics more important? Determining the function of your garden will…
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The Most Practical Additions To Make To Your Garden

Contributed Post Image from: Pixabay When it comes to improving a home, the garden can sometimes get overlooked. However, upgrading your outdoor space is the best thing you can do. There are many additions you can make to your garden to get more out of it. What’s more, a lovely garden will bolster your property value massively. But with all kinds of things you can do with your garden, it can be hard to know what the best additions are. There are many additions to spruce up the look of your garden, but the best improvements are practical ones. Here are some of the things you can do to your garden to get more use out of it. Install A Fence Everyone should have a…
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Quick Gift Ideas For The Gadget Lover In Your Life

Contributed Post Christmas is just around the corner and it may have very well snuck up on you. Worry not because life gets in the way for far too many of us and this is a season to enjoy. There are still plenty of gift options available for your loved ones. If you’ve got a gadget lover, or geek, in your life, look no further. There’s no need to stress, because we’ve got the answers. (Image Source) If you’ve got the money to burn, going ahead and buying a new piece of tech should be your first option.The iPad Pro and the Microsoft Surface are the upper-tier options available on the market today and both offer great reasons to buy. If your gadget lover is…
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