As a rule, we all like the idea of keeping our houses clean. Sure, you might have the odd toy underfoot, or maybe have a bad habit of shoving old pizza boxes in the stove until the next trash day (anyone?), but overall your home is a place that you try take some pride in.…
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Let’s think about your attic for a minute. If you’re like a lot of people, this immediately conjures up images of dust, boxes you have been meaning to go through for a while (or, possibly boxes you forgot you even have), wisps of insulation blowing like tumbleweed across floor joists, and other signs that your…
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What do you like to do outside? Maybe you love the great outdoors and hiking, biking, or camping is your idea of a good time. Or, maybe sticking a little closer to home and sitting on your back deck with your favorite cold beverage is up your alley. A deck, patio, or porch can be…
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When you think of brick in a home, what comes to mind? Maybe a roaring fireplace (that was easy to get started without being an Eagle Scout), turtleneck sweaters, and mugs of hot chocolate? Or, a crumbling, eerie fireplace in the dark corner of a den. These mental images represent the two extreme ends of…
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This is the time of year when we begin to spend more time outside, both for work and play. It is especially great to feel the sun this spring, probably because of the nasty winter we had. But, no need to dredge up old memories of snow-blowers and cars that looked like snow banks. With…
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There is a fine line between “charming” and “outdated,” or “retro” and “old.” The truth is, you might find yourself with a house that has a lot to love, but maybe just one or two areas that you’d like to change without committing to a full renovation. Here is the good news: you don’t necessarily…
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