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Organize Your Home In a Month In Less Than an Hour a Day
Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet. Register for VolunteerMatch. But “get organized”? It’s a goal so broad that just trying to figure out what … Continue reading
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Too Much Clutter?
Got a spare hour of so? Make some time to start tossing. Get a trash bag, your recycling bin and a few boxes for donations and get down to business. Working room by room, here are the things you can … Continue reading
Community Bans Cars to Test Walkability
A 1,000-person rental development underway in Tempe, Ariz., will be a carfree zone. Tenants’ leases will not allow cars parked onsite or in the surrounding area. The development is testing the demand for walkable neighborhoods, which young adults claim they … Continue reading
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Designers Sound Off on the Worst Bathroom Colors
Nothing ruins a bathroom like a bad hue, and the gray trend may be one of the worst offenders, designers say. “Bathrooms tend to be enclosed spaces, so greige-y muddy colors can make the space feel smaller and dingy,” Ariel … Continue reading
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12 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter
Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips. Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less … Continue reading
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Stunning Ceilings: The Latest Eye Candy for the 5th Wall
Ceilings are too often the plain Jane element of a listing, but this element of your listing’s structure can assume a starring role and transform a space with minimal effort and expense. Learn about your clients’ options, from millwork to … Continue reading
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7 Myths All New Homeowners Fall For
You’ve signed the closing papers and have your new house keys in hand. As you open the door to your exciting — and sometimes overwhelming — new life as a homeowner, steer clear of these seven common home ownership myths. Avoiding … Continue reading
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8 Ways to Get Rid of Awful Pet Smells That Turn Off Buyers
You probably only think you’ve eliminated pet odors. Here’s how to make sure. Having pet odors inside your home can turn off potential homebuyers and keep your home from selling. Ask your real estate agent for an honest opinion about … Continue reading
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