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7 Surefire Home Staging Tips
“Only 10 percent of people shopping for a new home have the vision to imagine their own belongings in another house,” says Maureen Bray, owner of Portland, Ore.-based Room Solutions Staging. Bray is...
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6 Reasons To Hire A Property Manager
So you decided to diversify your investment portfolio by purchasing a two bedroom apartment. But truth be told, your day job takes up much of your time, leaving you too drained to keep up with city...
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2012 Tax Credits For Heating And Cooling
It’s been nearly seven years since the federal government first instituted the most recent series of energy tax credits to encourage consumers to install and use energy-efficient alternatives for home...
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7 Projects Best Left To An Electrician
With several cable TV channels devoted to inspiring homeowners to become more involved in home repair and DIY home improvements, it’d be easy to presume most homeowners can tackle everything in their...
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Garage Door Opener Technology Makes Life Safer
As the American home has continued to evolve with the speed of new technology, so has the garage. In order to keep up with the everyday busy lives of homeowners and the need for these homeowners to...
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A Green Siding Choice: Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding has received a bad rap from some environmentalists for three reasons – lack of understanding of the product, consumer carelessness and the product’s success. Vinyl is not a foreign...
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The Benefits Of Hiring A Pro To Childproof Your Home
Childproofing your home—inside and out—is one of the most significant steps you can take in keeping your children safe. Of all the unintentional injury deaths reported each year, about 45 percent...
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How To Clean A Soiled Mattress
As anyone who has tackled household cleaning duties knows, messes and spills aren’t limited to hard surfaces and carpeting. Some surfaces can be particularly harder to clean than others, including...
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The Best Household Cleaning Product: Salt
There is a secret weapon in nearly every household that can aid in regular cleaning: salt. This simple yet effective product can be used for numerous household cleaning projects, without needing to pay...
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7 Signs Your Home Needs A Professional
When your body is out of balance, it sends you signals – usually in the form of aches and pains – to alert you that it’s time to get checked out. Your home has a similar warning system, but it’s often...
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Advice For Maintaining Oriental Rugs
Oriental rugs create an atmosphere of upscale beauty, artistry and elegance in your home that can’t be achieved with the average rug. Although these rugs set a high aesthetic standard, they also...
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Tricks For Removing Mold
Dear Angie: I have traces of mold across parts of my basement walls. What is the best way to kill and remove it, and then to prevent it from coming back? – Jeff B., Indianapolis Dear Jeff: Before you...
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5 Tips For Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass surfaces can be troublesome to clean. It’s hard to know which side the streaks are on, and getting rid of them completely can be time consuming. For homeowners who want to try it themselves, try...
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Lower Your Home Electricity Bill
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for saving electricity, which in turn could help you lower your electricity bill. Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) - Change the six bulbs you use most...
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Go Green In Your Kitchen
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for going green in your kitchen, which in turn could help you save money and stay healthy. Cut your fridge’s energy use - Set your refrigerator temperature at 38 to 42...
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Lower Your Home Water Bill
Here are some tips from EcoMedia for saving water, which in turn could help you lower your water bill. Install a low-flow shower head - On average, showers account for 32 percent of home water use....
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9 Steps To Get Your Gas Grill Ready For The Season
As the weather heats up in many parts of the country, many homeowners are re-familiarizing themselves with the best sounds, sights and smells of the season: a warming sun cooled by a gentle breeze; a...
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The Benefits Of Hiring An Interior Designer
An interior designer is tasked with creating usable and aesthetically pleasing architectural spaces inside a physical structure. Interior design professionals typically study the behaviors and...
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7 Interview Questions To Ask An Architect
Hiring an architect is not an everyday occurence for most homeowners, but it’s important to talk to several qualified professionals to ensure you’re getting the right person for the job. These seven...
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Kitchen Cabinets: Refacing Vs. Installing New
Adding new cabinets or improving upon the existing ones can transform a kitchen from stale and old-fashioned to a modern marvel. Even those who are not wishing to immediately sell their homes can find...
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