
After you've done your shopping and packing, if you're leaving town for the holidays, there are a few things you should check off your list to keep your digs in tip-top shape. If you'll be gone for a couple weeks or more, I suggest following all of my steps. If it's a short trip, you may choose to omit some.

I recently came across a quote from designer
Jeffrey Bilhuber in House Beautiful that made me want to throw all of my
Summer style and
endless Summer tips to the wind. When asked if he lived by any Summer decorating rituals,

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Memorial Day Weekend is coming up in just a few days, and more than likely, your home may be chock full of guests, or you may be taking up residence in a friend or family member's guest bedroom. There are plenty of ways to go green over a holiday weekend (and I'll be bringing you more tips in days to come), but there's an equally important tip to follow before you even reach your destination. Before you or a loved one gets behind the wheel this coming weekend, I have an easy way for you to save big on both gas and money.