Interior Home Improvement and other home improvements
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A few tips for decluttering the family homestead
Each time I visit my dad, I've noticed more things stored in one of his spare bedrooms. The closets, too, have filled up with some of the things my dad did not want to get rid of after my mom died. As his health has… More >>
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Temporary digs need home organization, too
I'm enjoying an extended visit at my dad's house while my BFF finishes up some renovations to prep my home for sale. I needed to carve out some temporary but functional living space for me and my dog and cat during… More >>
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The emotional side of selling a home
This is not the first time I've sold a home and/or moved. I've had homes in four different states in the US so far during my lifetime. I've moved more than 10 times, not counting my college years, but the home I currently… More >>
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Fireplaces without the fire?
Since the dawn of humanity, we've been seduced by the allure of fire. I believe it was either Shakespeare or Yogi Berra who said "Fire. Good." Historically, fireplaces were used to prepare food, dry laundry, and to… More >>
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A book for clutter-ridden creatives: New Order by Fay Wolf
Fay Wolf has written a book on decluttering I would have liked to write if she hadn't beaten me to it. Sometimes, you just get stuck, surrounded by chaos. How did your work space, your home, your life get so disorganized?… More >>