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Feng Shui Colors for Your Home
Feng shui isn't something you hear about growing up in the US. So I first learned about this approach to home design when living in Asia. While living in Tokyo, my girlfriend in Hong Kong started...
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Window Flower Boxes, Trellises & More
When you drive down a residential street, what do you notice? The landscaping, the front door or other decorative trim, toys in the yard or amazing views? Does it motivate you to want to add something...
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Turning Your Backyard Ideas Into Reality
Once upon a time my backyard looked like this. We lived in New York and our house was nestled among beautiful trees. We had a deck off the family room with a grill and table for outdoor family meals....
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Common Uses for a Pony Wall
When my girlfriend bought her new home, one of the changes she wanted to make was removing the pony wall by the front door. I'd never heard the term pony wall before, so I confirmed what she was...
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Maria’s Home Renovation Ideas (Part 2)
We all dream about the things we would change in our home if time and money were limitless. And then there's reality, as we all have budget and calendar limitations. Maria understands these...
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What is a Swamp Cooler?
Have you ever asked the question, what is a swamp cooler? The term refers to evaporative coolers that offer an alternative to the typical air conditioning system. Swamp coolers lower temperature using...
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Installing Wood Floors: DIY Mistakes
There's nothing more wonderful or luxurious than wood flooring in a home. The look is classic and, if treated properly, your wood floor will probably be the last flooring choice you will ever have to...
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Chalkboard Paints: What You Need to Know
When we bought a new house, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to use chalkboard paints. Wrong! This is the first house (15 houses and counting) I've owned with bumpy, technically knockdown...
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How to Buy & Replace A Bathroom Fan
Addressing water/humidity problems should be a top homeowner priority. That's because moisture supports the growth of mold and mildew. This can make family members sick and cause extensive damage to...
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How to Calculate Your Home Office Deduction
Do you work at home? Do you know if you qualify to take a home office deduction? Sadly most Americans aren't claiming their home office on their taxes. According to Forbes.com, “… an estimated 26...
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Interior Trim Ideas Adds Spice to Any Room
Interior trim can add spice to every room from the ceiling down to the floor. Trim is functional in that it covers the gaps where different building materials meet, i.e. where the ceiling meets the...
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Getting Started with Home Maintenance Basics
While not as exciting as remodeling or decorating your home, it’s important to get into a routine of regular home maintenance. For new homeowners and those who haven't spent much time maintaining a...
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Want a House with No Electric Bill?
It seems like we're adding a new gadget to our homes every few months (these wires represent half of those around my desk), and most of them will contribute to a higher electric bill. You might never...
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How to Pay a Lower Verizon Bill
Everyone loves technology that reduces the time spent doing things we don't care for, like paying bills. Who hasn't setup automatic payments and stopped monitoring their bills? We're all guilty of what...
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Diary of Maria’s Home Renovation
Maria's home buying journey started about a year ago. She closed on her new home last week and I joined them for the final walk through, to take photos and finally see the inside of the house. Maria...
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How Immigration Crackdown Will Hurt Homeowners
You're a homeowner or you'd like to buy a house. You're a teacher, nurse, accountant, doctor or any occupation that provides you with a steady income, so you can afford to make your mortgage payments....
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Outdoor Living Ideas: Courtyards Another Option
Recently there's been a lot more emphasis on adding living space to our houses by opening up rooms to the outdoors. The most popular outdoor living ideas extend what we already have, like replacing a...
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Lifestyle Homes You Never Want to Leave
When you view this house from the street, you see a modern house using lots of glass and native plantings. You have no idea what's inside, from the floor plan to the lifestyle of those who live here....
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How to Clean a Dryer Vent
It's winter, we've had the house in Arizona for two years now so it was time to clean the dryer vent. What should have been an easy project has turned into a mess and I'm not happy about it. All I had...
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Buying Appliances: When & Where
We spend a lot of time in our kitchens. That means we're constantly looking at our appliances, big and small. So when do we buy new appliances? And how many homeowners know where to get the best deal...
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