How to Be a Friendly Neighbor
A plate of cookies can go a long way. “Getting to know people is a peacemaking strategy,” says Laura Jeffords, an Asheville, N.C. community mediator who is on the board...
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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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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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