11 Ways to Create a Welcoming Front Entrance for Under $100 By: Cara Greenberg Wouldn’t it be nice to approach your home’s entrance with a grin instead of a grimace? Take our tips for beating a clear, safe, and stylish path to your front door. First impressions count — not just for your friends, relatives, […]
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Wasting energy on Thanksgiving? Don’t be a turkey! A few days before Thanksgiving 1. Install a dimmer switch for the dining room chandelier. Every time you dim a bulb’s brightness by 10%, you’ll double the bulb’s lifespan. Most CFLs don’t work with dimmers, but you can create mood lighting with incandescents and LEDs. The dimmer […]
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The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival started in 1972 as a sidewalk sale promoted by the city’s downtown merchants. This year, more than 75,000 people will attend the festival and more than 100 volunteers will be working behind the scenes to make it all happen. In 2011 the Festival was the winner of the Best of […]
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It’s hardly surprising potential home buyers often overlook transitional properties in favor prime real estate. Purchasing a home in a neighborhood on the upswing is likely to be more affordable and add value to your quality of life and bottom line over time. As you go house hunting, keep in mind these six signs of a […]
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Consumers considering a home purchase often want to get a handle on how it takes to actually buy a home. The problem is this: it’s a surprisingly subjective and multi-layered question. Answers tend to focus on the typical time it takes to close a home loan once you’re under contract, which is usually 30 to 45 […]
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