General Remodeling and other home improvements
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Historic home tour voyeur
I grew up in a home that had no one's imprint but that of my own immediate family. There was no history there. It was an ordinary split-level, suburban, post WWII house built on what was once a potato farm -- or so… More >>
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Confessions of a home improvement-supply hoarder
There are women -- and men -- who can't pass up a sale. In the days long before Costco and Sam's Club, my father once managed to amass a stockpile of 30 rolls of paper towels one or two at a time because, as he told… More >>
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Shopping for DIY supplies (and returning them)
There is the old adage, "measure twice, cut once," or something like that. It also applies to planning your shopping list before making that trip to the Big Box store for DIY supplies, especially when you are in a big… More >>
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Rearrange the furniture for a whole new perspective
I was itching for a change. Travel is out of the question on my current budget. Even re-decorating is a stretch this month. So I did the next best thing: I rearranged the furniture. A good interior designer is the first… More >>
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Why granny flats rock, but may not be legal
Many urban areas are struggling to stay affordable enough for young families to buy into or even for many people to rent. Around the world people are moving to cities for easy access to work and play, walkability and… More >>
