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Featured Furniture: Rustic Wood

By Jerome Rackers / September 23, 2015
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Fall is the perfect time to give your living space a needed update. Currently we’re loving the authentic and rustic look of wood.     This media console is the perfect addition to a living room to really cozy things up. Ample space for DVDs, picture frames or even game units.        …

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Luxurious Leather: Memorial Day Leather Sale

By Jerome Rackers / September 23, 2015
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Leather sofas scream luxury, but with that luxury can come a higher price than your usual fabric sofa. Leather furniture is an investment for many reasons: They’re hypoallergenic. This is a major plus for people with severe allergies, especially in the spring. Leather is incredibly easy to clean. In most cases, a spill can be…

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You Can Do It (Yourself): DIYs

By Jerome Rackers / September 23, 2015
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This blog is all about DIY. I scanned the Internet and found some of my favorite lists, individual DIYs and Anthropologie dupes. While most of these take preparation and a trip to Hobby Lobby or Lowes, they’re college- and family-friendly alternatives to more expensive looks. Check them out!    31 Easy DIY Updates That Will…

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Happy Anniversary, Lifestyles

By Jerome Rackers / September 23, 2015
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Lifestyles owner,Jerome Rackers, started working at Lifestyles in August of 1991 after graduating from Central Missouri University in May of the same year. With a degree in marketing, Jerome applied for a position in sales and service and worked his way up to assistant manager and then manager. In 1995, Jerome and his wife, Cheryl,…

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Spring Cleaning

By Jerome Rackers / September 23, 2015
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Spring-cleaning is the New Year’s Resolution for your home. It’s best to tackle such a large problem in small pieces or, even better, throughout the year. Try these tricks to make Spring-cleaning easier: Hanger Trick One of my personal favorite tricks for spring-cleaning my closet is the hanger trick. Take everything in your closet and…

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