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Deborah T

About Deborah T

Deborah Tayloe is a full-time blogger, children's book author, and freelance writer, contributing to large publications.

Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."

Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.

Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.

This blog celebrates all things home.

Adopting a Pet? 7 Useful Considerations for an Easy Transition

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Are you adopting a pet soon? Statistics show that more than one in three American homes owns a pet. The number of homes with animal companions skyrocketed due to the pandemic. Most homes keep more than one pet. And although dogs and cats are the most popular animal pets, the species variety is also tremendous.  The benefits of having a kitty or doggy to share your … [Read more...] about Adopting a Pet? 7 Useful Considerations for an Easy Transition

Wild Animals Can Damage Your Yard, Here’s How to Deter Them Safely

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Wild animals can be a nuisance on your property. They can damage your plants, raid your trash cans, and even pose a threat to you and your family. While it is impossible to keep them completely away, there are five things you can do to make it more difficult for them to access your property and hopefully deter them from returning. Thus, you can dissuade critters in ways that … [Read more...] about Wild Animals Can Damage Your Yard, Here’s How to Deter Them Safely

10 Useful Tips for a More Beautiful Home Exterior

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Every individual wants their home to look the best from the outside as it creates the first impression. This is the reason why most people get worried about enhancing and maintaining the exterior of their houses. The following tips would help you give a brand new look to your home exterior! 1. Paint Your House A new coat of paint can work wonders for the look of your … [Read more...] about 10 Useful Tips for a More Beautiful Home Exterior

Avoid These 7 Common Problems With Your Cooling and Heating System

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No one likes to think about their home's cooling and heating system breaking down. However, it is essential to be aware of the most common problems so that you can be prepared if they do. This article will discuss the most common issues with these systems and how to prevent them. About Your Cooling and Heating System It is crucial to regularly maintain your heating and … [Read more...] about Avoid These 7 Common Problems With Your Cooling and Heating System