Posts from June 2020
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5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It's Your Kitchen)
Working from home is the new normal for many Americans. Here's how to get your workspace functioning well - and looking great.
Here are five tips for elevating your home workspace.
Commit to your space
For those of us who don't have a home office — which is a lot of people — work-from-home routines can easily get derailed. Designating an area for work, even if that place is the bill-paying area in your kitchen, is a way to stay in your routine and get yourself in the work mindset. Whatever spot you choose, just make sure it feels like a dedicated and functional work area. That means adequate lighting, a comfortable chair — the right height for typing without strain — a seamless tech setup that allows you to take and make video calls without having to fiddle with plugs or wires, and an overall lack of clutter on your desk and the surrounding area....
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DIY Backyard Fire Pit: Built in Just 7 Easy Steps
This DIY project is easy to complete, and you'll be making s'mores around the fire in no time.
Get ready
Before you begin building, consult your local fire code to see if fire pits are allowed in your city and, if so, how far away the fire pit has to be from a structure.
Then, gather your supplies:
- Bricks for the fire pit wall
- Gravel
- Twine or string
- Tape measure
- Stake
- Large shovel
- Trowel
- Tamp
- Level
When purchasing bricks for the fire pit wall, go for something sturdy like retaining wall bricks or concrete pavers. Some home improvement stores even ca...