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How to organize a bathroom with too much stuff

Whether you have a habit of buying lots of products, you share the bathroom with many people, or it’s simply become a super multi-functional room, fear not – there are many that will create a calmer atmosphere.

You wouldn’t be alone if your bathroom started off somewhat sparse and suddenly became a catch-all complete with everything from the necessary toothpaste and toothbrush to the not-so-necessary spare bobby pins and more shampoos than you care to think about.

It might seem like a daunting
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How to organize a living room with too much stuff

The living room is typically an entertainment space as well as the room where the family gathers at the end of a long day and so much more. Is it any wonder a room that’s supposed to serve all members of the family accumulates a lot of stuff?

There are many living room organizing and decluttering tips and tricks to keep things in order, even when this space is serving so many purposes day-to-day.

Perhaps you use your living room primarily as a family room or only really go in there when you’re
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How to organize a garage with too much stuff – according to professional organizers

The use of a garage can range from home office to gym, DIY space to storage, playroom to studio. With so many potential uses, the garage often ends up housing lots of stuff, much of which ends up being hard to find or simply forgotten about!

There’s no reason why sorting this I-can-do-it-all room should become a dreaded task. might seem borderline impossible, but worry not – below includes many ways you can get yours organized and keep it that way.

How to organize a garage with too much stuff
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I’m a shopping expert – these are STILL the 15 best outdoor finds from the Prime Day Sale

The summer months are here and with them, hot weather. If there's any excuse to get yourself some new outdoor furniture, it's now. Whether you've got a large backyard, small patio, terrace, or balcony, having a pleasant place to sit, relax and soak up the sun will not only transform how great your garden looks but also encourage you to spend more time outside.

But if you're in the market for a new lounge chair, conversation, or dining set, you'll know that they're expensive and sell out quickly
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I searched 1000s of deals – I’m only buying these 9 pretty outdoor accents on Amazon Prime Day

I'm a great believer that summer is a season we should savor. I'm also a great believer in sale shopping. Amazon Prime Day may be over, but there are still plenty of outdoor accents on offer this summer.

Pretty accent pieces can transform your outdoor space. Choosing the right ones can cultivate a backyard that you'll love to live in. Finding the perfect outdoor accent pieces on Amazon, especially at a discount, will make you love it even more.

From cozy throws, to reversible rugs, I've collat
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I scoured Amazon Prime Day deals for hours – these are the best 9 pizza ovens and grills

My grill is the focus of my yard. It's where I host, relax, and enjoy warm summer weather. Prime Day has just ended, and I spent hours searching Amazon for the best Prime Day deals on gas grills, charcoal grills, and pizza ovens – there are still some available. Every space has different requirements, but I'm confident there's a deal for you.

Prime Day was on July 11 and 12, but there are some incredible deals remaining. We don't want you to miss the best Prime Day grill deals at Amazon, so I'v
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Opinion: The Budget has finally released women from the chokehold of childcare

In a world where we celebrate women and lift each other up, we’re still fighting for equality and recognition. And today we’ve seen a huge boost for women released from the chokehold of childcare.

Jeremy Hunt’s Budget has given a desperately-needed boost to parents, promising up to 30 hours a week of free childcare for eligible households in England with children as young as nine months (instead of three and four-year-olds under the current policy) – that means 30 hours free childcare for all c
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This December, can we please cancel one awful Christmas song?

I’m not the first to demand that it be banned, cancelled and burned (should such a thing be possible) and yet this year, like all those that have come to pass since 1984, we’ve been forced to suffer through it again. I’m talking about the Band Aid 1984 charity single, “Do they know it’s Christmas?”.

First, let’s answer the question; yes, they damn well do know it’s Christmas. Politicians and celebrities get “cancelled” for far less but every year, Africans in the UK hear this embarrassment of a
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Why is no one talking about the effects of pregnancy?

After giving birth to my son, I suffered from pancreatitis and cholecystitis – it was severe and life threatening. Gallstones caused it, and the ordeal resulted in me being admitted to hospital for a week and later having my gallbladder removed. Thankfully, I’m here to tell the tale.

But you probably hadn’t heard about the correlation between gallstones and pregnancy until now. I didn’t know, and nor did those around me, that my near-fatal condition could be caused by being pregnant. And that’s
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Opinion: It’s too late to celebrate the decriminalisation of the afro

Black and Brown people have been fighting for hair equality in schools and the workplace for decades, but are only just being heard now. Yesterday, the equalities watchdog said school policies that ban certain hairstyles without making exceptions on racial grounds “are likely to be unlawful”.

Jackie Killeen, chief regulator at the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), said: “Every child deserves to be celebrated for who they are and to thrive in school without having to worry about chang