Lauren Kline
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Fruits of your Labor
Whether it's due to a healthier lifestyle choice or simply a matter of household economics, a growing number of homeowners are converting once-forgotten corners of the yard over to food production. The amount of home-grown grub one can produce will of course depend on how much room you have available and, perhaps more importantly, how much time you have to dedicate to your patch. Preparation is the key to getting a successful... (posted by Lauren 2 years 22 days ago.)
Whether it's due to a healthier lifestyle choice or simply a matter of household economics, a growing number of homeowners are converting once-forgotten corners of the yard over to food production. The amount of home-grown grub one can produce will of course depend on how much room you have available and, perhaps more importantly, how much time you have to dedicate to your patch. Preparation is the key to getting a successful... (posted by Lauren 2 years 22 days ago.)
Growth of Green Buildings
As Kermit the Frog once famously sang, "It's not easy being green" and in these days of financial uncertainty many of us are perhaps thinking less about the well-being of the planet, and more about the health of our bank balances. The simple truth is, we all want to save cash and if we can also contribute to saving the earth into the bargain then that's just great. The only problem is, going green can come with a hefty... (posted by Lauren 2 years 22 days ago.)
As Kermit the Frog once famously sang, "It's not easy being green" and in these days of financial uncertainty many of us are perhaps thinking less about the well-being of the planet, and more about the health of our bank balances. The simple truth is, we all want to save cash and if we can also contribute to saving the earth into the bargain then that's just great. The only problem is, going green can come with a hefty... (posted by Lauren 2 years 22 days ago.)
New Home Owners: Prepare your Home for Winter
Due to the government's incentive tax credit to encourage more and more first time buyers into the housing market, a great number of owners are looking at spending their first winter in a house where they're responsible for all the maintenance often for the very first time. If you're one of these first time home owners who hasn't yet had the pleasure of preparing your home for the winter weather yet, there... (posted by Lauren 2 years 90 days ago.)
Due to the government's incentive tax credit to encourage more and more first time buyers into the housing market, a great number of owners are looking at spending their first winter in a house where they're responsible for all the maintenance often for the very first time. If you're one of these first time home owners who hasn't yet had the pleasure of preparing your home for the winter weather yet, there... (posted by Lauren 2 years 90 days ago.)
Sealing and Insulating to Save Money
As the colder months creep in, homeowners' thoughts are turning to methods of saving on heating bills this winter. Keeping the furnace lower and putting on an extra sweater and wool socks are a couple of solutions, but there are several other ways to stay warm and keep your money. Stop the air leaks There can be literally dozens of places in your home where cold air can come in, and precious warm air can escape.... (posted by Lauren 2 years 121 days ago.)
As the colder months creep in, homeowners' thoughts are turning to methods of saving on heating bills this winter. Keeping the furnace lower and putting on an extra sweater and wool socks are a couple of solutions, but there are several other ways to stay warm and keep your money. Stop the air leaks There can be literally dozens of places in your home where cold air can come in, and precious warm air can escape.... (posted by Lauren 2 years 121 days ago.)
Plaid: A Little Goes a Long, Long Way
It seems that in the past few months I have seen the most bewildering thing, listing after listing of homes decorated with plaid. Some of them have plaid furniture, some have plaid wallpaper, and a few even have plaid carpeting. Plaid. Carpet. Up until this point I wasn't even aware that anyone made plaid carpet and am frankly rather surprised that there's enough of a market for it that anyone does make it. Now... (posted by Lauren 2 years 185 days ago.)
It seems that in the past few months I have seen the most bewildering thing, listing after listing of homes decorated with plaid. Some of them have plaid furniture, some have plaid wallpaper, and a few even have plaid carpeting. Plaid. Carpet. Up until this point I wasn't even aware that anyone made plaid carpet and am frankly rather surprised that there's enough of a market for it that anyone does make it. Now... (posted by Lauren 2 years 185 days ago.)
Repainting to Sell Your Home
When you've lived in a house for a while you tend to truly make that space your own. You have likely decorated your home in such a way that it works with your furnishing and reflects your personal taste. Unfortunately, as fabulous as those tastes are, prospective buyers are likely to not share them. It is easy, on a weekly basis, to search the internet for new "home for sale" postings that show just how dissimilar some... (posted by Lauren 2 years 210 days ago.)
When you've lived in a house for a while you tend to truly make that space your own. You have likely decorated your home in such a way that it works with your furnishing and reflects your personal taste. Unfortunately, as fabulous as those tastes are, prospective buyers are likely to not share them. It is easy, on a weekly basis, to search the internet for new "home for sale" postings that show just how dissimilar some... (posted by Lauren 2 years 210 days ago.)
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