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05-03-2012GO BACK IN TIME! 04-22-2012 Go Green- Earth Day & Beyond! 04-04-2012I don't know about you but I live on the 4th floor of an apartment building; In total solitude and immune to the motor yanking bottle clanking of a garbage truck picking up trash. Yeah right, in my dreams! Actually it sounds like the sound is amplified by each floor up.
03-27-2012No Time Like The Present!I know I might sound like a broken skill saw, but if it takes one of my power drills and a big fat hole in someone's head to get them to realize that there's no time like the present to buy a home than at least I've accomplished my mission! My mission of course is to empower and give power to the weak, the strong and everyone in between.
03-23-2012Growing Crops In Your ApartmentThere’s nothing more enticing than a pot of homemade spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove: the smell of garlic, fresh herbs and ripe tomatoes right off the vine. And there’s nothing more satisfying than harvesting these ingredients from your own vegetable garden — right in your apartment.
03-20-2012Kids Will Love Gardening!What kid doesn’t love playing in the dirt? For kids, working in the garden isn’t a chore, it’s simply fun! Gardening with kids of any age encourages an interest in nature and the environment.
03-16-2012Rainy Day RepairsNow is the perfect time to sit in the house and make simple home repairs to pass the time. Allowing a small issue that you have been putting off for a rainy day can become a big problem and cost you a lot in the long run.
03-14-2012Spring Is Finally Here! 03-07-2012Create A Kitchen IslandIslands are favorite features in any kitchen. You can create your own custom island from a bureau purchased at an unfinished furniture store or for even more character, an antique or second hand shop. Painted or stained in a contrasting color, this unique island makes a personal statement—and the trend now is toward making built-ins look more like pieces of furniture. Why not use the real thing? The drawers are perfect for storing all sorts of kitchen equipment and pantry items. Backing it with pegboard creates even more storage for small hanging utensils. A beadboard back is a decorative finishing touch.
02-28-2012Door Story - Replace a DoorHave you ever really looked at the doors in your house or condo? What are they made of? What do the knobs look like? Are the hinges attractive and functional? Do doors operate smoothly and close tightly or do they stick or refuse to fit into the doorframe? Doors can be an overlooked element of a home—yet they are so essential for establishing privacy and controlling sound.
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