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Very chic indeed! ☕

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40 Chic Coffee Bar Ideas to Get You Buzzing Looking to carve out your own mini home barista station? We’ve brewed up some inspo you’ll like a latte

Level up your home’s curb appeal with a flower-filled window box that you can make yourself.

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How to Build a Window Box for Flowers Amp up your home’s curb appeal with a flower-filled window box that you can DIY. This step-by-step guide with materials list explains how.

Give your kitchen a facelift with a little elbow grease, some 220-grit sandpaper, and a lot of epoxy paint!

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How to Paint a Tile Backsplash Give your kitchen a facelift this weekend with a little elbow grease, some 220-grit sand paper and a lot of epoxy paint. Find out how to paint a tile backsplash with this step-by-step guide and shop everything you need to get started from our comprehensive materials list.

Have you had a chance to try out the tacos at this new spot on Campbell Avenue? 🌮🌮🌮



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'Tacos Y Caguamas Tuesdays' at Casa Asada Taquería Every Tuesday, the restaurant is serving any two tacos of your choice paired with a caguama of your choice for $18.

Need a great bite to eat while you're waiting for payday to arrive? Look no further! Check out this Tucson Foodie article featuring a "Top 10 Best Cheap Eats in the U.S." winner, Raptor Canyon Cafe!

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Local Restaurant Named One of the ‘Top 10 Best Cheap Eats in the U.S.' The Calello family opened Raptor Canyon Cafe in September 2018, and the name comes from the family's love for birds of prey.

Can your family room benefit from these ideas to take your TV binge nights to the next level?

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17 Family Room Ideas That Will Upgrade Your Game Nights and TV Binges Designed to maximize time with the people who matter most, here’s how to make the most out of this cozy and functional space

Are you suffering from this pool problem?

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How to Get Rid of Black Algae in Your Swimming Pool (and Keep it From Coming Back) Seeing black algae in your pool is a distressing but all-too-common sight. Follow these steps to treat black algae and prevent future growth.

Removing a kitchen cabinet may seem like a simple task but, as you'll see in this article, there are some things you need to have in mind.

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How to Remove a Kitchen Cabinet Remove your kitchen cabinets in record time by following our four simple steps.

Alright, get your notebooks out because your list of home to-do's for August is just below!

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Bob Vila's 10 "Must Do" Projects for August There's still time to get outdoor chores done before cool weather kicks in! These are the cleaning, organizing, and DIY tasks to prioritize for August.

Who said there's nothing fun in August to do in Tucson? Check out this list of 100 fun events happening this month in the Old Pueblo below!

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100 fun events happening in Tucson this August 2024 🧚🪄 What's going on in Tucson, Arizona: Comic-Con, chocolate tours, rollerskating, food competitions, live music, poolside movies and more in Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley.

Pastries and lattes?! Count me in! 🥧🍰🥐🍵

Learn more about South Tucson's newest bakery, Rosebud Bakery, below!

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This new local bakery is now open with fresh bread, pies and lattes 🥧 It took four years, but Rosebud Bakery is up and running on Sixth Avenue, serving up fresh baked goods like sourdough bread, pie, cookies and rich coffee drinks.

Hello, August!

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Are there more bees than hummingbirds visiting your feeders? 🐝

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How to Keep Bees Away from Hummingbird Feeders Bees love to feast on nectar like the sugar water in a hummingbird feeder. Learn effective ways to keep bees away from a hummingbird feeder.

Happy International Day of Friendship! Give a shout-out to some of your best friends in the comments and tell them why you appreciate them so much! 👏🏼

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As important as it is to know what you should do, it's even more important to know what NOT to do during a home renovation!

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The 5 Biggest Home Renovation Mistakes, According to Design Pros Avoid these pitfalls and you’ll enjoy a smooth reno process

Do you realize that Tucson can have hundreds of different bird species depending on the time of year? 🐦🏠

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How to Build a Birdhouse Easy and inexpensive to make, a bird house can be a fun project to undertake with the kids—and a boon for the avian population in your neighborhood.

Are you ready for the Olympic Games? Like the Games themselves, the most memorable buildings created for the international sporting stage celebrate human achievement.

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The Best Architecture From the Olympic Games Like the Games themselves, the most memorable buildings created for the international sporting stage celebrate human achievement

If you're new to Tucson, one of your first must-go-to spots needs to be The Parish!

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Restaurant of the Week: The Parish Chef Travis Peters and the team are pros at combining the charm of Southern comfort bites with Southwest flavors.

There may not be an easier way to perk up your patio than with the right pots and planters! 🪴🪴🪴

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52 Best Pots and Planters for Every Style and Budget Perk up your patio or indoor space no matter your budget with these stylish planters and pots.

Where's your favorite spot in Tucson for a cool refresher? 🍦🍧🍨

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A long list of spots to get ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt in Tucson Here's where to find everything from classic hot fudge sundaes to funky ice cream flavors served in bubble waffles.

Is it time to spruce up a hallway or corridor in your home?

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11 Hallway Decor Ideas to Make the Most Out of Your Corridor Your transitional spaces will steal the show with this statement-making design inspo

Are you getting the most out of your home projects?

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Increase Your Home Value on Any Budget Make your home worth more with these updates priced from less than $100 to $5,000 and up.

😊😉🙂 Happy World Emoji Day! 🥳🙌🏼🍾

Drop the most recent emoji you used in the comments!

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Are you getting a few too many bees around your pool? 🐝🐝🐝

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Here's How Your Pool Attracts Bees—And How You Can Keep Them Away (Without Killing Them) Wondering how to keep bees away from the pool? Learning about their behavior is key. A bee removal service can also help if you’re not comfortable with DIY.

We have some of the most amazing food trucks that you'll find anywhere! Here are 10 of the best for tacos that you won't stop raving about!

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From cabeza to carne asada: 10 food trucks that make killer tacos 🌮 While taco trucks may not have all the glitz and glam of brick-and-mortars, their food is just as amazing and — sometimes even better.

What's on your agenda this weekend? Check out a full list of fun things to do in the article below! 📅

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50 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend July 11-14 🍫🛼 What's going on in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: music on Mount Lemmon, after-hours events at museums, a monsoon celebration, a Taylor Swift pool party and more in Tucson, Marana and

If you're into Shark Week, you'll definitely need to check out this Tucson Foodie write-up! 🦈

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Shark Week-Themed Cocktails, Beer & More in Tucson The televised event is happening now until Saturday, July 13 and a few local businesses are celebrating by offering shark-themed drinks.

Is your must-do list for July being worked on?

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Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for July This month’s to-do list includes a little cleaning, a little plant feeding, and preparations for both storms and vacations.

Now that the Fourth is behind us, what else do you have planned for July?

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24 FREE events happening in Tucson this July 2024 💸 Looking for something free to do in Tucson, Arizona this July 2024? Check out FREE pool parties, backpack giveaways, a cosplay festival and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro

Have you been putting some of these things off for way too long?

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15 Home Issues You Shouldn't Ignore From pesky critters to peeling paint, don't put off dealing with these red-flag problems at home.