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Lazy Sunday: Bird Watching
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- Blog: The Borrowed Abode
- Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013
Authors: Jane
I never thought I’d get excited about birdwatching, but it’s a hobby that’s slowly grown on me in the three years we’ve rented this house.
Our leafy backyard is home to a fun variety of birds, most of whom are brave enough to stay out in the yard even when all the cats, dogs, and I are on the back porch. ...
Good Times, Great Cause
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- Blog: The Weekend Homemaker
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: Crystal (theweekendhomemaker)
Well, now I can take a deep breath and relax. It’s been an incredibly busy, but wonderfully challenging, 4 weeks preparing for the Habitat for Humanity Restore Restyle event. I blogged earlier about the event and the rules here and here and spent last Sunday and Monday setting up my room.
Friday night was the...
Small Progress
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- Blog: Casa Decrepit
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: ayse
So, I meant to post this on Monday, but a medical emergency interfered. I had a stroke. I was lucky enough to have this stroke while in the emergency room at a stroke care center, damage was minimal (I lost my balance), I was released today, and I'm expected to make a full recovery. So good news, but kind of a derailment of lots of...
Painting-a-go-go
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- Blog: Highland Park Four Square
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: Ms. Au Lait
Doug and I finished painting the kitchen today and rearranging our cabinets. The walls are Palladian Blue in eggshell, but they look shinier because they are not dry yet:
Are Energy Efficient Appliance Worth the Extra Money?
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- Blog: Home Information Guru.com
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: tom
An Energy Efficient Appliance Can Save You Lots Of Money In The Long Run
Energy efficiency is a worldwide movement joined by millions of people and hundreds of corporations that basically means reducing the amount of energy that is being used to power the world.
All appliances that are used either in the home or in the business place now...
How To Remove Coffee Stains On Carpets
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- Blog: Home Information Guru.com
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: tom
Don’t allow coffee stains on your carpets to ruin your day
Sipping coffee especially in the morning has become a part of our day-to-day routine. A cup of coffee gives someone a relaxing experience. On the other hand, when coffee is accidentally spilled on carpets it causes trouble. Coffee stains can actually damage the look of our...
Update on my house that won’t sell
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- Blog: House Crazy
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: housecrazy
Yes, the darn thing is still for sale. “But it’s so cute! I can’t believe it hasn’t sold yet!” If I had a penny for every time I heard that, I could have my mortgage paid off by now. “I LOVE that house! I would buy it in a second if I was in the [...]...
How Do You Finish a Basement
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- Blog: I Finished My Basement
- Published on Saturday, 18 May 2013
Authors: Jason
How Do You Finish a Basement : My original test wall. (and my daughter’s head peaking into the shot)
How do you finish a basement? Start by breaking all the rules.Next, throw out all the traditional notions of home improvement projects. Focus on a test cycle that will speed you through the 8 major phases (see below).Finally,
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good news everybody . . .
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- Blog: Queen Anne's Revenge
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
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I know I haven't mentioned the schoolhouse for a while, and I've had my reasons. Applying for the variance for the bell tower was an expensive shot in the dark, and with neighbor issues, we were paranoid that one of them would contest it, leaving us $400 poorer, and towerless. So instead, we immersed ourselves in the code for the...
Abe at Four Months
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- Blog: Boxy Colonial
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
Authors: Gretchen
Can This Vanity be Saved?
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- Blog: SoPo Cottage
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
Authors: Laurel
When we bought this house, my first thought was this vanity had to go. Orange formica, mismatched doors, and an unusual shape. Didn't seem like a keeper.But as we got into the project and I looked closely at the bathroom, I realized this tired old vanity makes excellent use of space. If we put a modern vanity in,...
The Garden Boxes Are In the Ground
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- Blog: Loving Here
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
Authors: Melissa
We’re getting closer to having our garden! Big excitement! Hubs and I spent several hours last night digging and arranging ...keep reading...
Mama got strong pheromones
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- Blog: Rose City Bungalow 1913
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
Authors: Bungalow13
The mama bee that is.
Bridal Shower Invitations
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- Blog: KJ and Co.
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
Authors: Krista
I love this bridal shower invitation from Minted.Most, if not all, of their items can be customized by colour, shape and text.
Don't forget to have a look at their thank you cards and save-the-dates too.
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Teaching Kids About Saving Money
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- Blog: Home Information Guru.com
- Published on Friday, 17 May 2013
Authors: tom
Money saving habits need to be tought early for life long financial seccuss
Many millionaires and billionaires are teaching their own kids how to save money as early as their children are five years old. These big time personalities know that the value of money is important to be learned young so that a sense of frugality could be...
