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Downsizing Does Not Mean Downgrading

Downsizing Does Not Mean Downgrading

Whatever your reason for wanting a smaller home—empty nest, tired of cleaning, less mobile, closer to grandkids, moving from the suburbs to be nearer to work, single again—downsizing does not mean downgrading. In fact, when moving into less...

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How to Make Your New Home Flow with Your Furniture

How to Make Your New Home Flow with Your Furniture

One of the first decisions you make in your new house is where to place your furniture. In the living areas, furniture placement can make or break your home's "flow" or ease of movement. A sofa placed just two feet one way or the other, a side ...

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Potentially Costly Home Maintenance

Potentially Costly Home Maintenance

If you're new to home ownership, you may not be familiar with all of the responsibilities that are now yours. All of those things you used to call the super or management office for now fall in your lap. Here are some items to keep in mind, ...

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Selecting Lights for Your New Home

Selecting Lights for Your New Home

It's not just about wattage anymore. Light fixtures and light bulbs come in myriad types, sizes and colors. Do you want LED? Should you use "soft" bulbs? And what is the difference between watts and lumens? With the phase-out of the traditional...

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A Second Home in a Favorite Vacation Spot

A Second Home in a Favorite Vacation Spot

Having a second home in a favorite vacations spot can be a great investment or an expensive luxury. A beach cottage or mountain retreat is enticing while both interest rates and home prices are low. How do you decide if it's right for you? M...

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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

When getting your home ready to sell, spending some elbow grease cleaning can save you some money and make your home more attractive to buyers. Here are a few of the items to try. Cleaning Painted Walls When cleaning painted walls, start ...

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