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Lisa Marie Conklin

Lisa Marie Conklin is a Baltimore-based writer who writes regularly about pets and home improvement for Reader's Digest. Her work has also been published in The Healthy, Family Handyman and Taste of Home, among other outlets. She's also a certified personal trainer and walking coach for a local senior center.

12 Amazing Animals Only Found in One Place in the World

Break out your passport, because these amazing animals are only found in one location in...

12 Hidden Signs Your House Could Have Toxic Mold

When mold takes up residence in your house, your eyes, lungs, and skin will pay...
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The Food That Could Give Your Dog Heart Disease

Dog foods these days come in grain-free, gluten-free, plant-based, and even vegan varieties, but that...

9 Animals You Didn’t Know Could Talk

These animals all have their own way of communicating with humans, and it's really amazing—and...

17 Warning Signs a House Could Be a Money Pit

That house with "character" could turn out to be a house of repair horrors. Here...

13 Ridiculous Home Improvement Fails That Will Make You Cringe

Everyone loves saving money, but not all DIY projects are a savings in the end,...

13 Moving Day Horror Stories You’d NEVER Want to Happen to You

Moving to a new house may be exciting but the actual packing and moving is...
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13 Supermarket Buys That Are a Huge Waste of Money

Supermarkets are a huge convenience and they offer great savings—unless you're putting these items in...

17 Clever Home Improvement Ideas Under $200

Home improvements aren't just projects that involve a wood, hammer, and nails. Any project that...

Expert Antiquers Reveal the 9 Secrets to Scoring the Best Deal

Do you love the Antiques Roadshow and yearn to start antiquing but not sure how...

14 Tips and Tricks to Scoring That Perfect Vintage Gem at Thrift Stores

The thrill of finding an amazing deal at a thrift store can be exhilarating—and it's...

12 Home Improvement Projects You Should Never, Ever DIY

We're all for rolling up our sleeves and saving money when it comes to DIY...

11 Secrets All Contractors Wish First-Time Home Buyers Knew About

Before you get swept away daydreaming about your future dream home, check out what these...

26 Real Estate Terms You Need to Know Before Buying a House

Real estate has its own share of lingo and some of it is hard to...

Think Twice Before You Buy These Things from Groupon

Who doesn't love a good deal? But like the old saying goes, "If it's too...

13 Powerful Uses and Benefits of Castor Oil You Never Knew About

Castor oil is something you probably associate with a remedy your grandparents used for constipation....
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13 Potluck Etiquette Rules to Memorize Before Your Next Party

Potlucks are a wonderful and informal way to gather with friends and family but just...

10 Things You Must Know before Using Essential Oils on Your Dog

Humans have been using essentials oils for thousands of years to treat a myriad of...

10 Ways to Help Elderly Parents Transition to Assisted Living

When a parent enters an assisted living facility, it isn't always the happiest of occasions....

10 Super-Important Things You Must Know Before Renting Your Home on Airbnb

So you want to make some extra cash and host travelers from all over the...

Don’t Do a Final Property Walk-Through Until You Read This

The final walk-through is more than just an opportunity to measure the windows for curtains...

Forget Yard Sales! Try These 9 Easy Ways to Sell Your Stuff Online

Yard sales are hard work! There's the sorting, setting up, advertising, minding the sale and...

Don’t Book That Vacation Home Rental Before You Read This!

Here's how to get the postcard-worthy stay you deserve.

Mom Bloggers Share the 18 Things That Are Lifesavers While Traveling with Kids

Traveling with children can be fun but challenging. Avoid meltdowns and back-seat squabbles with these...

This Is the Secret to Making Amazing DIY Microwave Popcorn

Microwave popcorn couldn't be easier (and healthier) when you use this method.