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DIY Garage Mudroom with Clayton Homes

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DIY Garage Mudroom with Clayton Homes

Disclaimer – This is a sponsored post brought to you by Clayton Homes.  All opinions are 100% my own. Recently, we were invited to visit the great city of Knoxville and tour a brand new class of an off-site built home from Clayton.  I heard “home tour” and w… #BuyGarageStorageHooks

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A vacant home stager needs to have an inventory of furniture and accessories.  Stagers in large cities have access to companies that rent out furniture.  Even so, those stagers still need a place to house their accessories, artwork, or furnishings. ...

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A vacant home stager needs to have an inventory of furniture and accessories.  Stagers in large cities have access to companies that rent out furniture.  Even so, those stagers still need a place to house their accessories, artwork, or furnishings. ...

Luckily, adjoining my property was an old cottage that was for sale.  It had sat empty for a few years before I decided to buy it and use as a warehouse.  It took a lot of work to get it where it was acceptable for storing items. After the brush was cleaned up, we took off the lean-to “garage.”  This gave us access to our backyard as well, making it easier to go between the two properties.  All interior walls and utilities were removed. We also installed a double-door in the rear to accommodate loading up our trailer. A house...

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NAPO-Chicago members share the pros and cons of having an organized garage and offer great tips on how to organize your garage! NAPO-Chicago (the ...

NAPO-Chicago members share the pros and cons of having an organized garage and offer great tips on how to organize your garage! NAPO-Chicago (the ...

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Sleep with the Fishes & More at the Shedd Aquarium

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Sleep with the Fishes & More at the Shedd Aquarium

As your kids grow and interests morph, and you add numbers to your brood, it can sometimes be hard to find an activity that appeals to the whole family. One fail-proof option is a day spent at Shedd Aquarium. With more than 32,000 amazing animals, a 4-D experience theater and a chance to explore the world’s oceans, rivers and reefs right in the heart of Chicago, there’s no way you’ll be battling boredom. Read on to learn why Shedd Aquarium, and perhaps even a sleepover with the fish, should be checked off your family bucket list ASAP. Go glamping at...

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3 easy steps to get your fridge looking worthy of Pinterest

Even Alan put the milk away in the right spot this week. :) Subscribe to WUM for new vids M-W-F!

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