Madisen Swenson

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Design PhotoChur/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever noticed a horseshoe hanging outside of someone's front door and wondered what the meaning is? Perhaps surprisingly, this piece of decor doesn't mean the dweller is the equestrian type, because the horseshoe is actually a symbol of good luck and is hung to provide protection and good fortune to those who enter.

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How to manage nerves when getting back on board after a nasty fall or setbackWould you consider yourself to be a nervous horse rider — or perhaps there is something in particular that triggers an attack of nerves? Falling off …

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Garden Pests, Weeds & Problems Jaromir/Getty Images When the weather warms up, you know it's time to get outdoors. Sun-soaked hikes and warm evenings spent outside with friends, what could beat it? Well, there's at least one pest that can ruin these sweet, sunny memories, and that's the mosquito.

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Cleaning Cleaning Hacks Weiquan Lin/Getty Images As people try to minimize the use of synthetic chemicals in their cleaning routines, many are turning to their pantry for some unconventional ingredients. So, you may have seen folks suggesting surprising uses for cinnamon, such as adding a dash to your mop water as a natural fragrance, and even as a pest deterrent against ants.

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Design Furniture Katarzynabialasiewicz/Getty Images For some time now, right angles, clean lines, and modern minimalism have reigned supreme in interior design, but you may have noticed an uptick in curved furniture lately. Dreamy boucle-covered curved couches and armchairs have suddenly flooded our Pinterest feeds, and the curves don't stop there. Rounded coffee tables, mirrors, archways, and even beds have suddenly become popular.