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Stay Organized Under The Kitchen Sink

January 22nd, 2014 · Comments Off on Stay Organized Under The Kitchen Sink

Kitchen space is a valuable commodity. If you feel stretched for storage space, you could throw away all the flatware your mother-in-law gave you, or you could keep the flatware and learn to use the space you have – more efficiently.

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Why You Should Think About A Wood Burning Stove

January 21st, 2014 · Comments Off on Why You Should Think About A Wood Burning Stove

It’s getting cold again. But before you reach for the thermostat, consider a traditional wood-burning stove. You can install one in the center of a room, and the heat will radiate through the whole house.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 20, 2014

January 20th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 20, 2014

Welcome news arrived last week as lower mortgage rates and a higher number of housing starts were reported. Other economic news was mixed.

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The Simplest Ways To Lower Your Home Heating Bill This Winter

January 17th, 2014 · Comments Off on The Simplest Ways To Lower Your Home Heating Bill This Winter

When the holiday season starts and the winter chill comes around, the heating bill at your property will naturally increase as you keep yourself warm and cozy. However, if your home is not being heated efficiently, you are essentially letting your hard earned dollars escape into the air as wasted energy.

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Why January Is The Best Month For House Hunting

January 16th, 2014 · Comments Off on Why January Is The Best Month For House Hunting

Have you made it your New Year’s resolution to find that perfect home for you and your family? You might have thought that you needed to wait until spring to start house shopping, but the fact is that January is a great time to begin.

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Dine In Style, Kitchen Design Dos And Don’ts For 2014

January 15th, 2014 · Comments Off on Dine In Style, Kitchen Design Dos And Don’ts For 2014

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of your home. It is where you prepare all of your meals and it is often a hub of family activity. When you host a party, the action often ends up in the kitchen.

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Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter

January 14th, 2014 · Comments Off on Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter

After all of the excitement of the holidays, the sparkle of the lights and the overstimulation of decorations, the rest of winter can seem lackluster. Don’t let your home add to the dreariness of the season.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 13, 2014

January 13th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 13, 2014

The first post-holiday week of 2014 brought mixed economic and housing-related news. CoreLogic reported via its Housing Market Index that November home prices grew by 11.80 percent year-over-year.

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Market Your Home For Sale Like A Professional

January 12th, 2014 · Comments Off on Market Your Home For Sale Like A Professional

Anyone preparing their home for sale can get focused on all the little updates they need to make before it’s ready to be put on the market. However, once the property is listed, they usually just sit back and wait for the offers to roll in — which can be disappointing.

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Build A Home Gym For Your New Year’s Resolution

January 10th, 2014 · Comments Off on Build A Home Gym For Your New Year’s Resolution

While many people claim every January that they are going to exercise more, a lot of them give up after the first couple of months. It takes a great deal of effort to make it to the gym before work or have the energy to go afterward.

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