In general, neglected basements tend to fall into two categories. Either they are bare-bones bunkers that act as convenient storage units, or they are dated time capsules that likely haven’t been changed since Nixon was president. Basements come with tons of potential — and can be ideal for large families or social butterflies — but giving them a modern makeover often falls to the end of a home’s to-do list.
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Once October rolls around, it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to plan the perfect fall. Social media can make it feel like if I don’t have a calendar full of autumn activities, like pumpkin-patch dates, hayrides, or apple picking, I’m somehow doing fall wrong. Luckily a few years ago my friends and I found an inexpensive way to gather and celebrate the season. Enter: the $5 thrifted mug exchange.
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