Articles by Anne Colby

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Hurricane Florence: How You Can Help (3 photos)

September 18, 2018 Anne Colby 0

Residents of the Carolinas and Virginia are grappling with dangerous floodwaters and record-breaking rains from Hurricane Florence, which made landfall Sept. 17 and has been blamed for more than 30 deaths so far. Though it has been downgraded to a tro…

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20 Fun and Inventive Homework Areas (20 photos)

September 14, 2018 Anne Colby 0
Kids seem to get more homework with each passing year. You can make children’s study time at home more pleasant and productive with a homework area or desk designed for them. These 20 study areas in bedrooms, shared spaces and reading rooms can provide you with plenty of ideas and inspiration.

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5 Things You Need in Your Home Office (11 photos)

September 10, 2018 Anne Colby 0
When you work at home, even part time, you discover that a makeshift desk area on a kitchen counter or the dining table isn’t the best setup. Having a dedicated home office, even if it’s compact, makes a big difference in comfort and productivity. Once you’ve chosen a room or area for your home office,…

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Treat Yourself to a Spa Day at Home (13 photos)

August 13, 2018 Anne Colby 0
Vacations away from home can be fun, but they aren’t always relaxing. And most of us can get away only two or three weeks a year at best. Then there are spa resort vacations that are designed to help you unwind, but they can be pricey. And what do you do the rest of the year when you need…

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How to Throw a Block Party (13 photos)

June 16, 2018 Anne Colby 0
How well do you know your neighbors? If the answer is “not well enough,” consider organizing a block party to help people in your neighborhood get better acquainted. Now is a great time to begin. This guide will tell you how to throw a block party, give you checklists of things to do and…