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How to Be Your Own General Contractor

Whether building a new house or simply remodeling, being your own general contractor is tempting. Homeowners who take on that role can save as much as 35 percent of the...

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Buying / Selling

Staging Your Home for a Quick Sale

There’s a lot of conflicting advice about how to stage a home, and the details often vary with the home and the neighborhood. Talk with your realtor about local trends...

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6 Shed Makeover Ideas to Transform Your Space

Sheds need not be mere storage space for garden tools and bicycles. They can be an extension of the homeowner’s living space. In the right hands, 120 square feet will...

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How Smart Lighting Can Make Life Better

Can banishing the blues, sleeping soundly and waking energized be as simple as changing a light bulb? Light affects sleep/wake cycles, body temperature, hunger, physiology and behavior. So aligning lighting...

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Cell Phone Security: Phone Hacking Protection [Infographic]

Today it’s more important than ever to protect your phone from hackers. We hold our entire lives in the palms of our hands. Our mobile devices hold contact information, banking...

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How to Grow Your Own Vegetables at Home

More people are paying attention to what goes into their food, even their healthy vegetables. They see the advantage of buying food that is locally grown because it tastes better,...

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