Building on your lot is both challenging and rewarding. You're probably don't realize half the things that go into developing a piece of land before you can build. That's why most homeowners who want to build a house, do so in a development where they want to live, although often this means you …
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Painting a Brick Fireplace
Painting a brick fireplace is a good option for homeowners who want to update a room and give it a more modern look. White seems to be the most popular color although I've seen some really nice white and gray fireplace walls on Houzz.com. When you're painting a brick fireplace, you should take more …
What’s in Your Emergency Supply Kit?
Have you put together an emergency supply kit? Purchased one but not sure where it is? Are you chuckling? Trust me as, I learn a lot when I write these articles. In fact I just found our battery powered radio in a drawer so I know in an emergency, I wouldn't have found it. What good is it to buy …
Why Curb Appeal is Important
Someone asked me recently, what is curb appeal? Deb continued and guessed correctly, that curb appeal is the attractiveness of a home's exterior. It's a new phrase that became popular during the housing boom in the U.S., and a measure of how appealing a house is to prospective home buyers. We've …
Victorian Houses Have Lots of Personality
Victorian houses are easy to recognize with their unique exterior trim. The Victorian house is known for it's asymmetrical shape with small or large porches. Their roofs are steep and typically have a gable wall on the front of the house. The houses have decorative, multi-colored trim that sets them …
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Wall Art and Decorating Your Home
Wall art can put the finishing touches on your home's decor. It's also a great way to capture memories of your life which for me, includes remembering which each piece of art was purchased. When my children were young, we always went on camping trips and brought home one special piece of art from …
